King salmon stocks in the Yukon River drainage continue to experience historically low productivity. Approximately 40-50% of Yukon River king salmon spawn in Canada and these fish are managed through the Yukon River Salmon Agreement, which requires a minimum of 42,500 king salmon to cross into Canada to ensure adequate numbers for spawning. This minimum number has…

This closure will remain in effect through Wednesday, September 30, 2026, or until there are indications there is a harvestable surplus of king salmon. Escapements for the Unalakleet River are determined by expanding counts compiled at a counting tower on the North River to estimate drainage-wide escapement.