Typically, by this date approximately 25% of the sockeye run has passed the Situk River weir, and the projected weir count is over the upper end of the escapement goal range. Increasing the sockeye salmon bag and possession limits will increase...
Halibut catches continue to be good for those getting out in this nice weather and traveling further out towards Montague Island but more catches of small – medium-sized halibut have been reported inside the Sound around Perry Island. If you’re anchoring...
The classroom day will be held on August 10, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The classroom will cover techniques for rehabilitation and restoring riparian habitat including bioengineering construction and plant materials, riparian and salmon habitat needs, bioengineering techniques, and...
“The Coghill River is not easily accessible but with a surplus of fish it provides a good sockeye salmon fishing opportunity for those anglers wanting to put the effort in,” stated Assistant Area Management Biologist Brittany Blain-Roth. “The commercial fishery is...
Remember, your daily bag limit in the Copper River Drainage is still just 3 sockeye salmon per day, but now you may have a total of 6 sockeye salmon in possession. So if you are camping for two ...
“Through June 28, 2022, a total of 4,417 sockeye salmon have been counted through the Buskin River weir at the outlet of Buskin Lake,” stated Area Management Biologist Tyler Polum. “This is still below the ten-year average of about 6,500 but based on...
“The Seward Lagoon is stocked annually with king salmon to provide opportunity for anglers in salt and fresh waters. King salmon keep trickling into the lagoon and extending the season is warranted so young anglers can continue to have the opportunity...
“This year’s sockeye run is projecting to exceed the upper end of the escapement goal,” stated Area Management Biologist Lee Borden. “With a surplus of fish passing the counting tower on the Wood River, we are increasing the opportunity to harvest...
