“State and tribal wildlife action plans have lacked critical funding for far too long.” Gale continued. “RAWA’s scope and potential benefits are unprecedented. This legislation will finally equip states and tribes to draw on a broad range of proven management practices,...
“The Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force’s work is underway, and they are committed to finding long-term, sustainable solutions to aid in the region’s salmon runs. I thank our partners, our diligent employees with the Department of Fish and Game, and our...
“Although the king salmon counts in the Ninilchik River did improve some over the last week, they are still lagging behind what’s needed for escapement and broodstock goals,” stated Area Management Biologist Mike Booz. “Closing the fishery will also provide the...
“Right now, with all indicators we have available, these Cook Inlet king salmon runs are projecting to be the lowest escapements we’ve seen in all of the Kenai Peninsula streams,” stated Area Management Biologist Mike Booz. “Closing king salmon sport fishing...
The following is courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Kasilof River Sport Fishing for King Salmon is Closed Through July 15 and is Restricted to Catch-and-Release Beginning July 16 (Soldotna) – In order to conserve Kasilof River king salmon,...
Mulcaire said that she and her family had been out fishing all week and their patience paid off as they caught not just one big halibut but three nice size halibut in about 12 minutes on their last day out. “I...
Halibut fishing has been reported as fair to good. To find those larger halibut anglers are reporting going traveling further out. Many anglers are headed all the way to Prince William Sound after larger halibut if the weather allows. A few...
Spawning closures are in place for Campbell and Chester creeks. Both creeks closed to all sport fishing on April 15 and will remain closed through June 14 to protect spawning rainbow trout. Anglers just have to wait one more week!...
