The following is courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Upper Copper River King Salmon Sport Fishery Will Require New Permit in 2026 (Glennallen) –Anglers fishing for king salmon in the Upper Copper River drainage will be required to obtain an Upper Copper River King Salmon Sport Fishery Permit in 2026. The Alaska Department…

Between 2018-2022, adult steelhead index counts in Peterson Creek were below the long-term average. To provide additional protection for Peterson Creek steelhead, this closure has been implemented annually since 2019 during the period when steelhead are returning and spawning within the system. In recent years, steelhead counts have shown improvement, with the 2023 count nearing…