“Abandoned, operating, and future large-scale mines sprinkle the landscape of British Columbia along the Taku, Stikine, and Unuk rivers that flow into Alaska. Despite existing treaties and frequent requests, British Columbia (B.C.) permitting processes still deny Alaskans a way to protect our interests and our salmon from upriver B.C. mine pollution.” 

The people of Bristol Bay deserve a future that is self-determined, sustainable and allows them to continue traditions as they have for generations. The overwhelming majority of people have been clear that Pebble is not included in that future.

King salmon angling opportunities may be restored by subsequent emergency orders if inseason assessment indicates either king salmon run is stronger than anticipated. Beginning in late May, ADF&G staff will closely monitor both runs at the Karluk and Ayakulik salmon counting weirs.

The Alaska Board of Fisheries’ Nushagak River management plan for king salmon got mixed reviews.

In the event a small craft advisory is issued, we will consider delaying the tournament. We will make every effort to give participants as much advance notice as possible, but we may need to make the final decision as late as 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning.

The nonresident angler bag and possession limit for rockfish is reduced to three per day, six in possession, of which two per day, four in possession may be nonpelagic and only one per day, two in possession of the nonpelagic limit may be yelloweye. In addition, captain and crew of charter vessels may not retain rockfish in this area while clients are on board.

The Tenakee Inlet spot shrimp stock has been surveyed annually by the department since 2000. Based on a substantial decrease in survey catch per unit of effort (CPUE) observed in 2011, the commercial shrimp pot fishery was closed and remained closed for seven seasons (2011/12 – 2016/17).