The information needed for our analysis is indicated on the sample log sheet. IPHC regulations require the operators of any vessel commercially fishing for halibut, that has an overall length of 26 feet or greater, to maintain a logbook. The exception is that vessels incidentally retaining halibut during the Area 2A salmon troll fishery are not required to maintain a halibut logbook. Please complete your IPHC approved log as accurately, legibly, and completely as possible. Logs must be kept in the National Marine Fisheries Service IFQ daily fishing logbook, the Alaska hook-and-line logbook, Alaska Department Fish & Game longline-pot logbook, or the logbooks issued by the IPHC. Written logs, with all the elements listed in the example, provide us with the best possible information. For the 2009 season, we will have samplers in the ports listed below:
Bellingham, WA Dutch Harbor, AK Homer, AK Juneau, AK Kodiak, AK
Newport, OR Petersburg, AK Saint Paul, AK Sand Point, AK Seward, AK
Sitka, AK
Making the complete and legible log available to the port sampler is the most efficient way to provide accurate data for inclusion in the stock assessment. All detailed trip information is kept strictly confidential and cannot be subpoenaed under IPHC immunities. Your working directly with the port samplers allows us to clarify questions we may have regarding the details of the log information. It also allows harvesters to provide direct feedback to the Commission and an opportunity to have any questions answered. If you need a new logbook, one can be obtained from any port sampler or from the Seattle Office. At the end of the fishing season, if an IPHC port sampler has not already collected logbook information from some or all trips, please tear out the IPHC copy from your logbook, or make a copy of the information, and send it to the Seattle office.
Please refer to the link below for an example of a log sheet and the information we need for stock assessment. Please take care to print legibly and complete all required elements to ensure regulation compliance.
