Each year, the department stocks Swan Lake with up to 300 wild rainbow trout from a nearby lake to provide increased roadside fishing opportunity for all anglers, including young anglers participating in the annual Junior Trout Derby. This year, the lake...
This closure prohibits all sport fishing for king salmon, including catch-and-release fishing. Any king salmon caught incidentally while fishing for other species may not be removed from the water and must be released immediately. As a reminder, only one unbaited, single-hook,...
Reporting is mandatory whether a permit holder went shrimping or not. Prompt and accurate reporting of the harvest information is necessary for effective management of this fishery. Returning permits by mail or hand-delivery is no longer an acceptable means of reporting....
This upper Chilkat Inlet non-retention king salmon regulation is needed to conserve king salmon, comply with the management plan, and better align sport fishing regulations with subsistence regulations. Subsistence fisheries are given priority, and opportunities may be provided for subsistence users...
“No one should be allowed to drag the ocean floor in protected, sensitive areas closed to that practice. It’s far past time to close this colossal loophole,” said SalmonState Executive Director Tim Bristol. “The term ‘pelagic’ refers to marine ecosystems not...
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is announcing two upcoming youth-only king salmon fisheries on the lower Kenai Peninsula for anglers 15 years and younger....
Join us on an exhilarating journey as we tackle salmon fishing in the breathtaking rivers of Alaska! In this video, we experience the thrill of the catch, battling unpredictable weather and navigating the stunning scenery. Watch as we share fishing tips,...
“These new challenges are a fun way for anglers to explore Alaska’s incredible fishing opportunities," Statewide Communications Coordinator, Ryan Ragan, said. "We're excited to offer recognition to successful anglers and to celebrate their accomplishments on the water.”...
