Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Fisherman charged at Sitka with lingcod infraction

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Lingcod bycatch
On 7/17/24 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Jeffrey Thomas, 44, of Washington state, regarding retention of lingcod in the commercial halibut fishery. Investigation revealed Thomas had unlawfully retained and sold lingcod after fishing in the Northern Southeast Outside section when lingcod bycatch retention was closed by emergency order. Arraignment set in Sitka District Court.

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