“The Karluk and Ayakulik king salmon runs continue to see low returns in recent years, with 2023 being the lowest runs on record,” stated Area Management Biologist Tyler Polum. “The Ayakulik River has not achieved king salmon escapement goals in many...
“The Chignik River king salmon run has seen low returns over the last several years and was designated as a Stock of Concern by the Board of Fisheries in 2023,” stated Area Management Biologist Tyler Polum. “The escapement goal has only...
These temporary regulations will remain in effect through August 15, 2024, or until there are indications there is a harvestable surplus of king salmon above escapement objectives. Escapements are determined by counts compiled at a counting tower on the North River,...
This closure prohibits all sport fishing for king salmon, including catch-and-release fishing. This does not include the Kuskokwim Bay drainages of the Arolik, Goodnews and Kanektok Rivers. All king salmon caught while fishing for other species may not be removed...
King salmon in the Yukon River drainage continue to experience historically low productivity for both Canadian and Alaskan stocks. The 2024 king salmon run is anticipated to not meet Canadian treaty obligations, is not expected to meet Alaskan escapement goals, nor...
The review will focus on current and potential markets, differences among Alaska’s regional herring fisheries, and potential legal pathways to resolve changes to regulatory systems. Through information gained by the committee, both the board and commission may independently consider governance changes...
“This really is that symbolic event that puts winter in the background and to get excited about all the outdoor adventures ahead. As March is a quieter time in Homer, this tournament greatly boosts our economy,” Anderson says, ”It also allows...