In the northern Afognak and Shuyak Islands the harvest of black rockfish has increased significantly since 2019. Bag limits for rockfish in this area will be reduced and will be similar to Cook Inlet rockfish bag limits for regulatory simplicity in...
“Lingcod harvest has been increasing steadily in the relatively small and isolated area of northern Afognak and Shuyak Islands,” stated Area Management Biologist Tyler Polum. “It is unknown what a sustainable harvest level for lingcod is in this area and how...
The following press release is courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES This is a SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE modifying the NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES that was published on September 24,...
"When our family Alaska at the end of May 1954, the day after Fairbanks High graduation, Alaska was still a territory and there were many shortcomings to my 11th- and 12th- grade education. Nevertheless, I had already been blessed with experiences...
“The Chignik River king salmon run was designated as a stock of concern by the Board of Fisheries in 2023,” stated Area Management Biologist Tyler Polum. “While the 2024 and 2025 runs were improvements over many recent returns in the last...
East Cook Inlet sport and personal use razor clam fisheries are expected to remain closed in 2026; a press release update will be issued in mid-May for east Cook Inlet beaches. In west Cook Inlet, the razor clam daily bag limit...
With icy waters expected next Saturday, the Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament will be delayed and tentatively re-scheduled for the following Saturday, March 28. ...
“The health of our fisheries and the impact of trawling has emerged as a top tier issue for Alaska’s decision makers,” said SalmonState Operations Director Ryan Astalos. “I have traveled across our great state, talking to Alaskans about the negative impacts...
