“This year’s run is behind on the projection curve, with 26,847 fish past the Portage Creek sonar through July 2,” stated Area Management Biologist Lee Borden. “We are taking a conservative approach with this restriction to slow down inriver sport harvest”.

The escapement of sockeye salmon in the Alagnak River has exceeded the escapement goal of 210,000 fish. Therefore, it is warranted to increase the bag and possession limits for sockeye salmon in the Alagnak River sport fishery.