“In filing this lawsuit with the U.S. Supreme Court, the state of Alaska has completely disregarded the available avenues of judicial review to challenge a federal agency action by appeal through the federal courts,” Bristol Bay Defense Fund said in a...
The reduced bag and possession limit goes into effect 12:01 a.m. Thursday, August 17, 2023. Anglers are reminded that after taking a bag limit of salmon in these waters, a person may not sport fish that same day for any species...
“Reports and observations on the Deshka River indicate below average numbers of coho salmon holding in the mouth area and likely too low to achieve the escapement goal at this time. Therefore, it is warranted to close the Deshka River to...
“Projections for late-run Kenai River king salmon are not likely to meet the optimal escapement goal and it is necessary to extend the restriction of bait and multiple hooks to reduce mortality of incidentally caught king salmon that spawn throughout the...
“This will give anglers a greater chance of harvesting the buildup of coho salmon that are currently in the Lagoon,” stated Area Management Biologist Mike Booz. All other regulations remain in effect and are outlined on page 74 of the Southcentral Alaska Sport...
“That’s what I put on the pole and that’s what I caught all five fish on”. In addition to catching the prize-winning silver salmon, Chamberlain said she also reeled in some nice sized king salmon. “The one king that I caught...
We just returned from our first trip to Alaska since 2020, and the one remaining question is why we waited so long. The fishing is incredible, the scenery is breathtaking and everyone there seems to be happy all of the time...
“The Deshka River coho salmon sustainable escapement goal (SEG) is 10,200–24,100 fish. As of August 9, only 796 coho salmon have passed upstream of the weir with a projected escapement of 1,949 fish. Flooding that occurred early in the season may...