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Alaska Sets TACs for Bristol Bay Red King Crab, Bairdi, and Snow Crab for the 2026/27 Season

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Wednesday, October 07, 2026, 05:00 (GMT + 9)

Bering Sea crab fisheries open on October 15 under a measured, conservation-first management strategy amid tight supplies and rising operational costs.

EDMONDS, Washington — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has announced the total allowable catch (TAC) for the 2026/27 season for Bristol Bay red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus), Bering Sea bairdi (Tanner) crab (Chionoecetes bairdi), and Bering Sea opilio (snow) crab (Chionoecetes opilio), continuing a cautious, conservation-first approach as these stocks rebuild.

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According to the management authority, all three fisheries will officially open at 12:00 noon on October 15, 2026. Harvest levels for red king crab and opilio crab remain well below historical levels.

The quota breakdown established for the commercial season includes:

  • Bristol Bay red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus): 3.41 million pounds (1,546 metric tons).

  • Bering Sea opilio (snow) crab (Chionoecetes opilio): a conservative 5.1 million pounds (2,313 metric tons).

  • Bering Sea bairdi (Chionoecetes bairdi): 32.1 million pounds (14,560 metric tons), across the eastern and western Bering Sea districts.

Source: Keyport LLC

Market Outlook

The market outlook for marine products across these species reflects distinct commercial dynamics:

  • Bristol Bay red king crab: This season’s modest adjustment reflects the slow, steady rebuilding of the Bristol Bay stock. Supply remains limited relative to demand for North America’s most iconic crab, and commercial buyers are advised to plan procurement programs early.

  • Opilio crab: The snow crab TAC is set conservatively as the stock continues to recover. Domestic opilio will remain tight and highly valued throughout the season.

  • Bairdi crab: Scientific survey results support a larger harvest this season, with volume reaching the market gradually through a season that runs until March 31. Despite the increased volume, rising harvesting, processing, and freight costs are expected to keep market prices firm.

Industry Outlook

Mark Pedersen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of processor and distributor Keyport LLC, commented on the official announcement:

"These TACs reflect the continued careful, science-based management of Alaska’s crab stocks. Harvest levels remain measured, and at the same time the cost of fishing, processing, and getting crab to market continues to climb. Our customers can count on Keyport for a reliable supply of premium Alaska crab this season."

Following the opening of all three fisheries on October 15, the company will work closely with coastal communities, its fleet, and harvesting partners to supply distributors, retailers, and foodservice operators across North America.

With an operating history spanning nearly 30 years, the family-owned business established in 1997 is fully integrated from ocean to table, specializing in wholesale wild-caught crab and frozen seafood across the United States.


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アラスカ州、2026/27年期のブリストル湾産タラバガニ、バルディガニ、ズワイガニの漁獲可能量(TAC)を設定

ベーリング海のカニ漁は資源回復を最優先した慎重な管理体制のもと10月15日に解禁、供給逼迫と運航コスト上昇が続く見通し。

ワシントン州エドモンズ — アラスカ州漁業狩猟局(ADF&G)は、資源回復を最優先とする慎重な管理方針を継続し、ブリストル湾産タラバガニ(Paralithodes camtschaticus)、ベーリング海産バルディガニ(オオズワイガニ、Chionoecetes bairdi)、およびベーリング海産ズワイガニ(オピリオ、Chionoecetes opilio)の2026/27年期における総漁獲可能量(TAC)を公式に発表した。

管理当局の規定に基づき、3つの漁業はすべて2026年10月15日正午に正式解禁される。タラバガニおよびズワイガニ(オピリオ)の漁獲枠は、依然として過去の平均水準を大幅に下回る水準にとどまっている。

今期の商業割当量内訳は以下の通りである。

  • ブリストル湾産タラバガニ(Paralithodes camtschaticus):341万ポンド(1,546メトリックトン)

  • ベーリング海産ズワイガニ(オピリオ、Chionoecetes opilio):保守的な設定となる510万ポンド(2,313メトリックトン)

  • ベーリング海産バルディガニ(Chionoecetes bairdi):ベーリング海東西両地区合わせて3,210万ポンド(14,560メトリックトン)

市場展望

水産物市場における各魚種の動向は以下の通り見込まれている。

  • ブリストル湾産タラバガニ:今期の小幅な調整は、ブリストル湾における資源の緩やかで着実な回復を反映している。北米市場を代表するカニとしての強い需要に対し供給量は依然として限られており、実需筋は早期の調達計画策定が求められる。

  • ズワイガニ(オピリオ):資源の継続的回復を担保するため保守的なTACが設定された。国内供給は引き続き逼迫し、シーズンを通じて高い価格帯で推移する見込みである。

  • バルディガニ:学術調査の結果に基づき今期は増枠が支持された。漁期は3月31日まで続き、製品は市場へ段階的に供給される。漁獲量の増加が見られるものの、漁獲、加工処理、海上・陸上運賃の各コストが高騰しているため、市況は堅調を維持すると予想される。

業界の展望

水産加工・卸売大手Keyport LLCの最高経営責任者(CEO)であるマーク・ペダーセン(Mark Pedersen)氏は公式発表について次のように述べた。

「これらのTACは、アラスカのカニ資源に対する科学的知見に基づいた慎重な資源管理の継続を反映したものです。漁獲量は依然として制限された水準にある一方で、出漁、一次加工、そして市場へ届けるための輸送コストは上昇し続けています。当社の顧客は、今期もKeyportから高品質なアラスカ産カニの安定供給を確保することができます。」

10月15日の全3漁業解禁に伴い、同社は沿岸地域社会、所属漁船団、漁業者パートナーと緊密に連携し、北米全域の流通業者、小売業者、外食産業への供給体制を構築する。

業界で約30年の歴史を有する同社は、1997年に創業された家族経営企業であり、天然カニおよび冷凍水産物の卸売・加工を専門とし、漁場から食卓までを一貫して管理する体制を米国全土で展開している。


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阿拉斯加公布2026/27产季布里斯托尔湾红帝王蟹、贝尔德雪蟹及灰眼雪蟹总可捕量(TAC)

白令海蟹类捕捞季将于10月15日在以资源养护为先的审慎配额管理下开放,供应偏紧与营运成本上涨态势并存。

华盛顿州埃德蒙兹 — 阿拉斯加水产和野生动物部(ADF&G)正式公布了2026/27产季关于布里斯托尔湾红帝王蟹(Paralithodes camtschaticus)、白令海贝尔德雪蟹(Chionoecetes bairdi)及白令海灰眼雪蟹(Chionoecetes opilio)的总可捕量(TAC)。在资源逐步恢复的背景下,管理部门继续严格贯彻保护优先的审慎管理方针。

根据官方部署,上述三项蟹类捕捞作业将于2026年10月15日中午12:00正式开捕。红帝王蟹与灰眼雪蟹的获批捕捞量仍显著低于历史平均水准。

本商业产季各捕捞品种配额分布如下:

  • 布里斯托尔湾红帝王蟹(Paralithodes camtschaticus):341万磅(1,546公吨)。

  • 白令海灰眼雪蟹(Chionoecetes opilio):设定为审慎保全水平的510万磅(2,313公吨)。

  • 白令海贝尔德雪蟹(Chionoecetes bairdi):白令海东部及西部产区合计3,210万磅(14,560公吨)。

市场展望

各品种在水产流通领域的市场走势预期如下:

  • 布里斯托尔湾红帝王蟹:本产季的温和调整体现了该资源群体缓慢而稳定的恢复态势。鉴于北美最具标志性蟹类产品的旺盛需求,市场供应依然有限,采购商需尽早制定采购及储备计划。

  • 灰眼雪蟹:为支持资源储量持续回升,配额设定保持克制。国内本土供应量将维持偏紧态势,整个产季内产品价值与行情预期走高。

  • 贝尔德雪蟹:资源科学调查结果支持本产季扩大捕捞配额。捕捞季将持续至3月31日,捕捞配额将逐步投放市场。尽管供应量有所增长,但在捕捞作业、工厂加工及物流运费全面攀升的背景下,市场整体行情预计维持坚挺。

行业观点

主要水产加工及批发商Keyport LLC首席执行官(CEO)马克·佩德森(Mark Pedersen)就官方公告表示:

“这些总可捕量标准反映了对阿拉斯加蟹类资源长期秉持的严谨且基于科学依据的审慎管理。在捕捞量保持受控限度的同时,捕捞作业、工厂加工以及送达终端市场的全流程成本仍在不断攀升。我们的客户可以信赖Keyport在本产季继续提供稳定可靠的阿拉斯加高品质蟹类产品。”

随着三项捕捞季于10月15日全面开启,该公司将与沿海社区、捕捞船队及作业伙伴紧密协作,全面面向北美各地的批发分销商、零售商和餐饮服务运营商进行货源保障。

作为在业内深耕近30年的领军企业,这家成立于1997年的家族企业实现了从海洋捕捞到餐桌终端的全产业链一体化整合,专注于在美国全境提供野生捕捞蟹类及冷冻水产的批发供应服务。

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