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WHAT IS GAF?
GUIDED ANGLER FISH ("GAF")
NOAA NMFS RAM has implemented the Catch Sharing Plan that authorizes transfers of commercial halibut individual fishing quota (IFQ) as guided angler fish (GAF) to qualified charter halibut permit (CHP) holders for harvest by charter vessel anglers in Areas 2C (Southeast) and 3A (Central Gulf of Alaska).
for Charter Halibut Anglers
NEW 2024 Regulations Summary F.A.Q.s
For Unguided Pacific Halibut Fishing in Alaska
2024 GAF INFO
GUIDED ANGLER FISH (GAF) LEASES
CHARTER PERMIT HOLDER :
FOR CHP HOLDERS THERE IS A MINIMUM 3 GAF PURCHASE, OR THE OPTION TO PAY A SURCHARGE OF $35 ON PURCHASES LESS THAN 3 GAF.
IFQ PERMIT HOLDER :
IFQ PERMIT HOLDERS CAN CONTACT GAF@ALASKABROKER.COM TO LIST THEIR QUOTA INDIVIDUALLY AT THEIR PRICE.
THE 2024 GAF
(PER FISH) POUNDAGE
2C GAF = 61#
3A GAF = 23#
GAF PRICE EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE
PRICE PER GAF FISH
2C GAF 61# = 1 GAF
1 GAF 61# x $ 5.50 # = $ 335.50
NOTICE: 3 GAF MINIMUM PURCHASE REQUIRED
COMMISSION REGULATORY AREA 2C
A MAXIMUM OF 1,500 POUNDS OR TEN (10%) PERCENT, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, OF THE FISHABLE POUNDS ON YOUR IFQ PERMIT, MAY BE TRANSFERRED FROM IFQ TO GAF.
EXAMPLE
PRICE PER GAF FISH
3A GAF 23# = 1 GAF
1 GAF 23# x $ 5.50 # = $ 126.50
NOTICE: 3 GAF MINIMUM PURCHASE REQUIRED
COMMISSION REGULATORY AREA 3A
A MAXIMUM OF 1,500 POUNDS OR FIFTEEN (15%) PERCENT,WHICHEVER IS GREATER, OF THE FISHABLE POUNDS ON YOUR IFQ PERMIT, MAY BE TRANSFERRED FROM IFQ TO GAF.
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