When going out for halibut, the importance of putting out a chum bag and getting scent in the water was emphasized by Ester Hughes, who deckhands for the charter boat Reflection. In an interview she gave at the harbor last week, she...
“Inseason projections of escapement from the Russian River weir indicate the escapement goal is likely to be exceeded, therefore increasing the bag and possession limits will allow anglers the opportunity to harvest more sockeye salmon,” stated Area Management Biologist Colton Lipka....
“Skipper Science is already a valuable resource for researchers, managers and policy-makers — and with every season, it will grow more valuable. Based on last year's pilot season we know fishermen have what it takes to translate observations into quality data through the...
“Through June 20, 2022, a total of 10,089 sockeye salmon have passed the Bear Creek weir and fish are still entering the river system,” stated Area Management Biologist Jay Baumer. “The Bear Lake sustainable escapement goal and the hatchery broodstock requirements are anticipated...
Based upon tags recovered from returning king salmon, Alaska hatchery fish comprise the majority of returning king salmon in the Silver Bay area. The Alaska Board of Fisheries has authorized ADF&G to liberalize fishing methods in designated terminal harvest areas to...
