"King salmon nonretention areas in the Haines, Skagway, Juneau, Petersburg, Wrangell and Ketchikan vicinity will be in effect beginning April 1 to protect wild Alaska king salmon stocks. Please see announcements for these areas for additional details."...
Because of the low TAC, the only major processor in the North region announced it was not economically feasible to open its processing plant for the season. No alternate processing arrangements were available in the region due to economic and capacity...
The researchers fear that this increased negative interaction could lead to local extinctions of native salmonids, similar to what has happened in southeastern Alaska and other parts of the world.
“This study highlights the need for integrated management strategies that address both...
During odd-numbered years, hordes of pink salmon swarm in around late July and early August, making it difficult to continue targeting sockeye and bringing that fishery to an abrupt end. While the timing of pinks’ arrival in the lower river still...
"These regulations are designed to ensure that the sport harvest of lingcod stays within fishery allocations established by the Alaska Board of Fisheries. If fishing in more than one lingcod management area, anglers are reminded that bag, possession, and annual limits...
"After hearing staff analyses and comments from the public, Regional Advisory Councils, Tribes and ANCSA Corporations, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and the Interagency Staff Committee, the Board adopted 12 out of the 21 proposals and deferred 3 proposals. The...
The 2025 season pot limit per person and per vessel has been reduced to two pots and the season has been reduced to May 1 – July 31 for all of the Prince William Sound Management Area. The noncommercial shrimp pot...
"The sights and sounds around town are also like no other. From the hungry seals awaiting a free meal from the cleaning tables at the hatchery, to that enormous chunk of ice in the mountains outside of town, Juneau checks a...
