ADFG Announces Projected Salmon Forecasts, Harvest Projections For 2026
Alaska Department of Fish and Game has released its 2026 salmon run forecast and harvest projections for each region. ...
Category: Fishing
Kodiak-Area Sportfish Management Preseason Meeting Set For April 30
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will be hosting a preseason meeting on Thursday April 30, at 6 p.m. at the Kodiak Fish and Game office to discuss several important changes for the 2026 sport fishing season. Department staff will...
New Polaris Gold Mine Plan To Send Vessels Up The Taku River Drawing Pushback
“It seems like New Polaris is just holding these meetings and getting information but not actually listening to the people who are experienced or dependent on the river,” said Jessalyn Ward, Taku Lodge caretaker. “How many times can you fail until...
Raised In Alaska Kicks Off Spring With A Halibut Fishing Adventure
Join us on an exhilarating journey as we venture into the stunning waters of Homer, Alaska, for an unforgettable halibut fishing experience! With glassy waters and breathtaking scenery, this day promises excitement and adventure. Watch as we tackle the challenges of...
She’s Holding The Line In Bristol Bay
The following appears in the April issue of Alaska Sporting Journal: BY TIFFANY HERRINGTON For most anglers who step off a floatplane into Bristol Bay for the first time, the experience feels almost disorienting in its scale. The rivers run broad...
ADFG Announces Prohibiting The Filleting, De-Heading Of Fish Caught In Southeast Alaska Waters
These prohibitions are in addition to statewide regulations adopted by the BOF in 2026 regarding retention and possession of lingcod, all species of rockfish, and king salmon for the determination of species and length. Marine boat anglers returning to any port...
First Alaska Trip To ‘Where The Halibut Bite’
Vicki overcame her apprehensions and embraced the difficult conditions. She discovered that being uncomfortable can be rewarding.
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Lawsuit Aims To Prevent Pollock Trawler Fleet From Harming Fur Seals In Bering Sea
“We’re asking for sensible safeguards to make sure northern fur seal mothers can find the food they need to raise healthy pups and rebuild this declining population,” said Cooper Freeman, Alaska director at the Center for Biological Diversity. “The federal government...