Def - Stat Area

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Dec 03, 2020
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A Stat Area (or Statistical area) is the five or six-digit ADF&G statistical code denoting a specific area of catch. Statistical areas are unique to the fishery "type". For example, there are unique statistical areas for salmon, herring, and shellfish/groundfish harvests. Also referred to as 'stat area.' Groundfish and shellfish (except Southeast Alaska) utilize a six-digit stat area number loosely based on latitude and longitude.