“King salmon runs across the Kenai Peninsula are significantly below desired levels,” stated Area Management Biologist Phill Stacey. “In an effort to achieve the escapement goal and broodstock collection goals for Crooked Creek king salmon, it is warranted to close king...
"Mel Grove of Wasilla, Alaska caught a 185.4-pound halibut July 5th to take the lead in the Valdez Halibut Derby. Kreed Jones of Chugiak, Alaska moved to 2nd place with his 177.8-pound fish and Joy Witte of Valdez is currently in 3rd place in...
This closure prohibits all sport fishing for chum salmon, including catch-and-release fishing. All chum salmon caught incidentally while fishing for other species may not be removed from the water and must be released immediately. As a reminder, sport fishing for king...
The following press releases are courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Ayakulik River Drainage Sockeye Salmon Limits Increased (Kodiak) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is increasing the bag limit for sockeye salmon to 10 fish...
This closure prohibits all sport fishing for chum salmon, including catch-and-release fishing. All chum salmon caught incidentally while fishing for other species may not be removed from the water and must be released immediately. As a reminder, an earlier management action...
“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....
A team of highly trained, experienced wildlife veterinarians, biologists, and technicians were able to secure a total of 39 animals from the facility. Species include brown bear, moose, wolf, lynx, fox, wolverine, ermine, mink, marten, snowy owl, and red-tailed hawk. Animals...
