"The 2022 king salmon runs throughout Cook Inlet have continued low abundance trends resulting in restrictions and closures of inriver and marine sport fisheries,” stated Area Management Biologist Colton Lipka. “ADF&G will continue to monitor the Kenai River run as it develops and...
“This year’s run has fallen behind on the projection curve, with 41,216 fish past the Portage Creek sonar through July 4,” stated Area Management Biologist Lee Borden. “With the possibility of the escapement goal not being met, we are taking a conservative approach...
The biological escapement goal on the Kasilof River is 140,000-320,000 sockeye salmon. Through July 4, 2022, a total of 120,721 sockeye salmon have passed the Kasilof River sonar site. The current escapement of sockeye salmon into the Kasilof River is proceeding at a...
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...
