

I talked to DEC in Sitka and I cannot proceed getting my boat approved for filleting due to this rule. The coast guard official I chatted with said it is an unfortunate rule based of Bering Sea operations and nothing to do SE AK or other fisheries. HE says he is pushing to change it but not to hold my breath.
It is of course legal to head and gut and freeze. I would ask anyone apposed to this rule to Call the coast Guard safety and navigation and let them know your concerns.
Thanks