Fishery Disaster Programs

Aug 152025
 

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is working collaboratively with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to distribute funds appropriated by Congress for various fishery disasters.  NMFS has requested the Commission administer the fishery disaster programs.

For questions, please contact the respective state’s disaster team:

Due to high call volumes, return calls may be delayed. For faster responses, please email.

If leaving a voicemail you MUST:

  1. Provide your first and last name (and business name if applicable)
  2. INDICATE WHICH DISASTER YOU ARE INQUIRING ABOUT; FAILURE TO DO SO MAY LEAD TO DELAYS IN RESPONSES
  3. Provide a brief message
  4. Provide a good call back number you can be reached at. 

For additional information:

2020 Gulf of Alaska Pacific Cod Relief Payments

Aug 152025
 

Relief checks for vessel owners, permit holders, processors, and tenders were mailed on 8/15/2025.

 

Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery before inquiring into the status of your check. This should allow ample opportunity for the USPS to either deliver your check or for it to be returned to sender as undeliverable.

 

Please write to AKFishDisater@psmfc.org after Monday, September 8, 2025 if not received by then. Please note, PSMFC will not respond to inquires on this topic prior to 9/8/2025.