Catch Share Reviews

2014 

The Council started its first review of the limited-entry fixed-gear permit stacking program (catch shares) in September 2013 and completed it in June 2014. 

  • Final Report: Pacific Coast Groundfish Limited Entry Fixed Gear Sablefish Permit Stacking (Catch Shares) Program Review (August 2014
  • Data Appendix to Pacific Coast Groundfish Limited Entry Fixed Gear Sablefish Permit Stacking (Catch Shares) Program Review (May 2015

2022 

The Council began its second review of the permit stacking program in September 2020. In June 2022, the Council completed its review with adoption of the final report, including research and data needs and recommendation for program changes.