Category: Fishing

Alaska Pacific halibut season is set to begin on March 6. ...

"Working with our partners in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, our enforcement efforts help the many legitimate Alaskan fishermen we encounter on a daily basis, ensuring nobody gains an unfair competitive advantage at the expense of biological sustainability," said Lt....

The Haines/Skagway area is open to winter king salmon fishing through March 31. The bag & possession limit for Alaska residents is two kings 28 inches or greater in length. Resident anglers may use two rods when fishing for kings. For non-Alaska residents, the...

"During this eight-day public meeting, the board will meet to consider 45 proposals regarding statewide shellfish regulations submitted by the general public, fishing organizations, local fish and game advisory committees, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. This includes three...

A smoked coho recipe from Copper River Salmon. ...

The mitigation measures in the plan allow us to fully conduct this meeting and provide a safer environment. The Department of Fish and Game is strongly encouraging a number of COVID-19 mitigation measures including mask-wearing, physical distancing, and pre-testing and having...

Studies suggest that despite an uptick for pink salmon, other North Pacific salmon species might have "passed a tipping point of decline." ...

"This fishery coincides with the subsistence Tanner crab fishery in PWS. Alaska residents that participate in the subsistence fishery and qualify for a subsistence permit would not find any added value to participating in this fishery as the area is limited...