“This year’s sockeye run to Fish Creek is exceptional and has exceeded the escapement goal of 15,000-45,000 fish,” stated Assistant Area Management Biologist Oliver Querin. “After a successful dipnet fishery, followed by a great weekend of youth-only fishing, it’ll be nice to finish off the Fish Creek sockeye season by creating additional sport fishing opportunity.”…

The Youth-Only Fisheries are only open to anglers 15 years and younger and were established by the Alaska State Legislature and implemented by the Alaska Board of Fisheries to provide a special opportunity for young people to get out and go fishing. While adults can assist youth anglers in landing a fish, this fishery is…