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Alaska Hosts Public Zoom Meeting on Prince William Sound Shrimp Fisheries
Fisheries managers to discuss management, trends, and outlook for 2026 season
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) will be hosting a public Zoom meeting on Thursday, February 12 to discuss the Prince William Sound shrimp fisheries. The 90-minute session will cover how the fisheries are managed, current trends, and expectations for the 2026 season, followed by a Q&A period.
Why it matters
The Prince William Sound shrimp fishery is an important commercial and recreational resource for Alaskans. This public meeting allows fishermen, processors, and other stakeholders to get the latest updates directly from fisheries managers and provide input on the management of this valuable fishery.
The details
The Zoom meeting will feature a 45-minute presentation by ADF&G biologists from the Divisions of Sport and Commercial Fisheries, followed by a 45-minute Q&A session. Topics will include how the shrimp fisheries are managed, current trends, and what to expect for the 2026 season. The public is encouraged to submit questions in advance to dfg.dsf.pws.shrimp@alaska.gov.
- The Zoom meeting will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 7:00 - 8:30pm.
- The presentation portion of the meeting will last 45 minutes, followed by a 45-minute Q&A session.
The players
Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G)
The state agency responsible for managing Alaska's fisheries, including the Prince William Sound shrimp fishery.
Brittany Blain-Roth
Area Management Biologist for the Division of Sport Fish.
Donald Arthur
Assistant Area Management Biologist for the Division of Sport Fish.
Martin Schuster
Area Management Biologist for the Division of Commercial Fisheries.
Alissa Cole
Fisheries Biologist for the Division of Commercial Fisheries.
The takeaway
This public meeting is an opportunity for Alaskans to engage directly with fisheries managers and stay informed about the status and outlook for the important Prince William Sound shrimp fishery.
