SalmonState is encouraged by the depth, knowledge and importance of the testimony from western and Yukon River Alaskans experiencing devastating chum salmon declines, advocacy for Indigenous inclusion in the decision-making process, and a more respectful tenor to the meetings than there...
The intention of this restriction is an effort to achieve the Ninilchik River sustainable escapement goal (SEG), which has not been achieved in the last three consecutive years. Sport fishing in the Ninilchik River is open during the Memorial Day...
Additionally, from May 1 through June 30, the bag and possession limit for king salmon 20 inches or greater in length is two hatchery-produced fish. From July 1 through July 31, the bag and possession limit for king salmon 20 inches...
“King salmon stocks in Cook Inlet streams continue to experience a period of low productivity, and Eagle River is no exception. A section of the river has historically been open to fishing for king salmon for four 3-day weekends but continued...
The Anchor River king salmon escapements in recent years have been near the lower end of the sustainable escapement goal (SEG) and the goal has been missed in three of the last five years. The department updated the SEG to 3,200–6,400...
King salmon stocks in Northern Cook Inlet, like other areas of the state, continue to experience a period of low productivity, and the forecast for the Deshka River is historically low. An exceptionally low run is expected this year due to...
“Due to continued low productivity and poor king salmon runs in Cook Inlet streams we will again take a precautionary approach in the youth-only king salmon fishery on Campbell Creek as we did in 2024 and prohibit the use of bait...
King salmon stocks in Northern Cook Inlet, like other areas of the state, continue to experience a period of low productivity, and the forecast for the Deshka River is historically low. An exceptionally low run is expected this year due to...
