Join us as we embark on Day 4 of our incredible Alaskan adventure! ?? My friend and I set out to catch some delicious salmon in the breathtaking rivers of Alaska. With the sun shining and the thrill of fishing in...
In 2026 only 219 large king salmon migrated past the weir, falling short of the lower bound of the escapement goal of 450 fish. Staff have conducted multiple surveys of the river near the Nine Mile Bridge in the last week...
“Eklutna is a great atmosphere to teach kids how to fish and watch them in action. Fishing has been good in the early morning, eggs or shrimp under a bobber are most effective” stated Assistant Area Management Biologist Oliver Querin....
Federal Subsistence Board Bulletin for August 11, 2026. The Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge In-Season Manager has issued Emergency Special Action 04-SS-26-03, determining that Federal management is necessary for conservation, and for the continuation of subsistence uses for coho salmon within...
“The 2026 sockeye run at Saltery Cove is much smaller than recent years but is on track to achieve the middle of the escapement goal of 15,000 to 35,000 fish. The run has exceeded the escapement goal numerous times in recent...
Editor Chris Cocoles recently returned from Colombia, where he had a memorable day of bass fishing. Since coming home, Colombia is reeling from a major earthquake that struck this week. ...
Yet again, as with my first trip to Alaska two years before, I was completely blown away by the beauty Alaska has to offer. I am grateful to have built a life to enjoy these adventures and will never stop being...
Department staff conducted surveys in the closed area and determined that nearly all king salmon have migrated upstream of the closed area, making this closure to all sport fishing unnecessary. Department staff will begin removing the weir for the season on...
