Top Alaska Pollock Walleye Poll. Fishing Countries

Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus), also known as walleye pollock, is a key species in global commercial fisheries, prized for its mild flavor and versatility in products like surimi (imitation crab), fish fillets, and fish sticks. This midwater schooling fish is found primarily in the North Pacific Ocean, especially in the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska. The United States, particularly through its Alaskan fisheries, is the world’s leading harvester of Alaska pollock, operating one of the largest and most sustainably managed fisheries globally. Russia is the second-largest producer, with significant catches from the Sea of Okhotsk and the western Bering Sea. Together, the U.S. and Russia account for the vast majority of the global Alaska pollock catch, making this species one of the most heavily harvested and economically important fish in the world.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.