“Unfortunately, the Ninilchik River king salmon run is off to a slow start for both wild and hatchery fish,” stated Area Management Biologist Mike Booz. “Prohibiting the use of bait will reduce the catch of wild fish while still providing anglers...
The infamous proposed Pebble Mine would carve out an open pit at the headwaters of Bristol Bay's two largest rivers, threatening clean water and fish habitat. Somewhere between 1.2 billion and 11 billion tons of mine waste could then remain in...
With the June 1st opening of the Juneau Hatchery Sport Harvest Area, in Gastineau Channel, Fritz Cove, Auke Bay, and Lena Cove, many marine boat anglers took advantage of the nice weather and the opportunity to harvest king salmon. ADF&G Marine...
The bag and possession limit for king salmon 20 inches or greater in length is two hatchery-produced fish. Hatchery-produced king salmon are recognizable by a healed adipose fin-clip scar. Naturally-produced king salmon of any size may not be possessed or retained...
“In an effort to protect Kenai River early-run king salmon and as directed by the regulatory management plan, the early-run king salmon fishery is closed to sport fishing in an effort to meet the early-run escapement goal of 3,900 to 6,600...
During the derby, the use of bait is allowed, the daily bag limit is 2 trout (rainbow and cutthroat trout in combination), and there is no size limit. These regulations will be in effect for one day only, Saturday, June 11,...
Alaska Department of Fish and Game reports good halibut catches for those getting out in the nice weather and travelling out further toward Montague Island. However, ADF&G said that more catches of small- to medium-sized halibut are being reported. They suggest...
