Juneau shrimp closure holds; king crab reopens July 1 outside Section 11-A

Two shellfish access changes take effect around July 1 in the Juneau area, and they cut in opposite directions: personal use red and blue king crab fishing reopens July 1 for Alaska residents, while sport and personal use shrimp fishing in Section 11-A and Tenakee Inlet stays closed with no reopening date in sight. The same report also highlights a new king salmon limit change for nonresidents effective July 1.

King Salmon Update

Effective July 1 through September 30, the nonresident annual harvest limit for king salmon 28 inches or greater increases from one fish to two fish throughout Southeast Alaska marine waters. The nonresident daily bag and possession limit remains one king salmon, 28 inches or greater, and all retained king salmon must be recorded immediately on the angler's sport fishing license or harvest record. King salmon harvested before July 1 count toward the new two-fish annual limit.

Within the Juneau Terminal Harvest Area, the daily bag and possession limit is four king salmon of any size. King salmon harvested by nonresidents within the Terminal Harvest Area do not count toward their annual king salmon harvest limit.

Shrimp Closure

Sport and personal use shrimp fishing in Section 11-A and Tenakee Inlet remains closed until further notice under an Alaska Department of Fish and Game advisory announcement. The agency is managing the closure through in-season emergency orders rather than a fixed calendar date. Shrimp fishing outside Section 11-A and Tenakee Inlet remains open. Sport and personal use shrimpers who hold a valid sport fishing license must also obtain a free shrimp permit from the ADF&G online store, sign it in ink to make it valid, and carry it while taking shrimp. Reporting of effort and harvest is required and must be submitted to the department even if no fishing took place.

King Crab and Tanner Crab

Personal use red and blue king crab fishing reopens July 1 exclusively for Alaska residents. Participants must hold a valid sport fishing license along with a 2026/2027 Southeast Alaska Regional Personal Use King Crab Permit, available at the ADF&G online store. Harvest must be reported online. Nonresidents are barred from king crab sport fishing year-round.

Section 11-A remains closed to Alaska resident personal use king crab fishing even after July 1. Daniel Teske, Area Management Biologist for ADF&G, noted that residents should "stay tuned for the Juneau area PU announcement later this year." Tanner crab also reopens July 1 for both residents and nonresidents after its June 16 through June 30 closure.

Where to Get Permits and Information