0:18
Birch Foster
456:00 - 456:19
“There are currently 2 stocks designated as stocks of concern in Kodiak: Eyakulik River and Karlik River king salmon. The department recommends maintaining the stock of management concern designation for both Eyakulik River king salmon and Karlik River king salmon.”
- Speaker
- Birch Foster
- Timestamp
- 456:00 – 456:19
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Anchorage
- Captured at
- October 28, 2026
From the transcript
Following the 2026 salmon season, the department assessed all 21 stocks with formal escapement goals for the potential of stock of concern designation. There are currently 2 stocks designated as stocks of concern in Kodiak: Eyakulik River and Karlik River king salmon. The department recommends maintaining the stock of management concern designation for both Eyakulik River king salmon and Karlik River king salmon.
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