The Eastside Section of the Kodiak District closes to Tanner crab fishing at noon Thursday, according to an Alaska Department of Fish and Game news release.

Voluntary catch reports indicate the total guideline harvest level of 1.3 million pounds will be reached by the time of the closure. Because of a high percentage of catch reports from vessels in this section, the delivery requirement for this closure is waived.

There was a strong harvest in the Eastside Section which went along rapidly, said ADF&G fisheries biologist Nick Sagalkin.

ADF&G officials said the estimated catch, as of Tuesday evening was 1.1 million pounds.