This has been the most important lesson of all for me. I’m a control freak; I’m a gearhead; I’m a knowledge junkie. Nevertheless, the most freeing aspect of fishing in Alaska (and other new places) has been learning to say that...
This series is part of a push by ALFA and ASFT to provide resources and educational opportunities for fishermen, especially those who are just starting out in the industry....
At this time, we are seeking Public Comment on: Existing Knowledge, Research Gaps, and Applied Research that is needed to better understand the increased variability and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska. ...
This week, ADF&G Division of Sport Fish will begin mailing the first wave of 2023 Alaska Sport Fishing Surveys. The survey is mailed to approximately 47,000 randomly selected Alaska resident and nonresident households that have at least one person who purchased...
At each meeting fisheries topics specific to that area will be discussed, in addition to information regarding upcoming Lower Cook Inlet and Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries meetings. For more information, contact the Sport Fish Information Center at (907) 267-2218....
This action—Amendment 16 and the proposed rule—would result in separate federal management of salmon fishing in the Cook Inlet EEZ. The State of Alaska would continue to manage all salmon fishing within state waters....
The purpose of the Alaska Salmon Research Task Force is to compile science and Traditional Knowledge, to identify what is known about salmon in Alaska, data gaps, and needed research. This information will be used to develop a coordinated salmon research...
Drainages with lake systems can be high from the rain but often remain clear, whereas systems without lakes can be off colored during high water. Bottomfish fishing remains good in saltwater but fall weather conditions often limit boat angler's ability to...