"The pot limit for the 2026 season will again be two pots for all of Prince William Sound; however, the season is being reduced further. The noncommercial shrimp fishery will open May 1 and close June 9," stated the Sport Fish...
“These restrictions will improve the chances of achieving an escapement within the current SEG and provide for collection of king salmon broodstock, while still providing opportunity for anglers targeting Kasilof River hatchery-produced king salmon returning to Crooked Creek. Additionally, the removal...
The Alaska Board of Fisheries adopted regulations that close regional shrimp fisheries to harvest for all user groups from March 1 through April 30. Since this is the first year of this closure, this announcement is intended as a reminder. This...
The Department of Justice backed up the Environmental Protection Agency's previous veto of the Pebble Mine permit, which occurred prior to President Donald Trump's second term in the White House. ...
“People throw the word inspiration around in life a little too much. But I think a little inspiration in life is so important. It was these moments that made me say, ‘OK, I want to do that.’ I wanted to do...
Anglers are reminded that they may not possess more than the daily bag limit nor a smaller size than what is allowed within the area in which they are fishing. For example, if retaining a king salmon less than 28 inches...
King salmon stocks in the Yukon River drainage, including the Tanana River drainage, continue to experience historically low productivity for both Canadian and Alaskan stocks. The 2026 king salmon run is not expected to meet escapement goals in the Tanana River...
King salmon stocks in the Yukon River drainage continue to experience historically low productivity. Approximately 40-50% of Yukon River king salmon spawn in Canada and these fish are managed through the Yukon River Salmon Agreement, which requires a minimum of 42,500 king salmon...
