Abstract
Alas Strait is a potential water area for fishery in West Nusa Tenggara Province (NTB), especially for squid ( Loligu edulis ). Squid has played an important role for fishermen in Alas Strait, the squid catch in this area are dominated by 15 species but the most dominant is Loligo edulis . The aim of this research is to analyze the status and the utilization rate of squids ( Loligo edulis ) in Alas Strait waters at NTB Province. Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) of squid ( Loligo edulis ) is 657.2 ton/year, while the optimum fishing effort (F opt ) is 13,687.7 trip/year, and the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) is 525.8 ton/year. The utilization rate of squid ( Loligo edulis ) in Alas Strait is 140.4%, with over exploited status.