Fishery managers supported the change because of its potential to boost shrimp numbers.
Fisheries
Sac roe herring fishery opens as first spawn is seen in Sitka Sound
The Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery opened on Saturday along Kruzof Island and continued Sunday in Hayward Strait.
Subsistence harvesters, seiners react to fuel spill north of Sitka
Subsistence harvesters are trying to figure out how the diesel spill could affect their harvest season, which typically happens a little later in the spring.
Board votes to continue conservation measures for weak Southeast Alaska king salmon stocks
Some stocks are forecast to be at their lowest levels on record this year and others have rebounded a little under fishery closures.
Oil sheen continues to spread from tug grounded in Neva Strait
On Thursday, for the first time, the sheen was reported in Krestof Sound, an area where Pacific herring are known to spawn in the spring.
Board of Fish approves compromise for Southeast king salmon management
The compromise would leave sport fishing bag limits unchanged throughout the season.