“Inseason projections of escapement from the Russian River weir indicate the escapement goal is likely to be exceeded, therefore increasing the bag and possession limits will allow anglers the opportunity to harvest more sockeye salmon.” stated Acting Area Management Biologist Jenny...
Friends ask me about where to take a trip, and we’ve literally fished around the world, and sure, they can go to the Montanas, the Wyomings and the Utahs, and they’re wonderful trips. But if you want to go to a...
Alaska Public Media has the results of an intriguing study about northern pike that can have a major impact on a fish that’s proven to be an invasive species in several Alaska regions. Here’s more on the study: With a researcher...
“Through June 13, only 276 sockeye salmon have been counted through the Buskin River weir at the outlet of Buskin Lake and there are not many fish holding in the river or nearshore areas at the mouth,” stated Area Management Biologist...
The bag and possession limit for king salmon 20 inches or greater is one per day. As with all fisheries in Alaska, the fish belongs to the angler that sets the hook. Adults may assist youngsters with other aspects of fishing,...
With climate change, salmon bycatch from pollock factory trawlers and other factors that are causing salmon declines, it’s become even more important for us to protect salmon and other natural resources that we depend on for our existence,” said Native Village...
As of June 7, only 233 large king salmon have been enumerated past the sonar at river mile 14 resulting in projections not only below the optimal escapement goal (OEG) for early-run Kenai River king salmon (3,900 – 6,600 large king...
Wild Fish Conservancy sent a letter to Alaska Department of Fish and Game inquiring about Endangered Species Act protection for some Alaska king salmon stocks. ...