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Yukon Chum Salmon Forecast Misses Escapement Goal, Triggers Fishery Closures
Alaska Department of Fish and Game closed Yukon River drainage chum salmon fisheries after the 2026 preseason forecast of 345,600 fish fell below the 500,000 minimum escapement goal, triggering automatic closures under state regulation.
by Alaska News1d ago2 min readFairbanks5 viewsAI
Craig, Klawock anglers face new ban on filleting fish at sea
Alaska Department of Fish and Game has banned marine anglers from filleting or de-heading certain fish at sea before returning to Craig and Klawock ports to enable creel sampling for fisheries management data.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readPrince of Wales Island3 viewsAI
Upper Copper River king salmon fishery requires new permit in 2026
Alaska Department of Fish and Game now requires a free individual permit for all anglers targeting king salmon in the Upper Copper River drainage, with mandatory harvest reporting by August 31, 2026.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readAlaska3 viewsAI
Anchor River Chinook Peak Shifts Two Weeks Later, Data Shows
Anchor River Chinook salmon runs now peak approximately 12 days later than historical patterns, shifting from mid-June to late June and early July according to ADFG data analyzed by local residents.
by Alaska News6d ago2 min readKenai Peninsula5 viewsAI
New rockfish rules require Yakutat anglers keep fish intact longer
New Alaska regulations effective May 7, 2026, require Yakutat sport fishers to keep rockfish, lingcod, and king salmon identifiable and measurable until offloading, preventing immediate filleting on boats.
by Alaska News6d ago2 min readYakutat3 viewsAI
Ketchikan charter operators to discuss new fishing rules May 21
Alaska Department of Fish and Game will meet with Ketchikan charter boat operators on May 21 to discuss new sport fishing regulations for the 2026 season.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min read2030 Sea Level Dr., Suite 209, Ketchikan, Alaska1 viewAI
New sport fishing rules clarify handling of rockfish, salmon, lingcod
Alaska Board of Fisheries adopted new sport fishing regulations requiring anglers to keep rockfish, lingcod and king salmon identifiable and measurable until leaving the water, effective for the 2026 season.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readAnchorage, AK4 viewsAI
Shoulder-to-Shoulder Anglers Pack Kenai River as Salmon Runs Peak
Heavy crowds of anglers are packing the Kenai River in combat fishing conditions as late-run sockeye and coho salmon runs peak through September.
by Alaska News1w ago3 min readHomer2 viewsAI
Fish and Game Opens Two-Week King Salmon Fishery at Gunnuk Creek
Alaska Department of Fish and Game opens a two-week king salmon fishery at Gunnuk Creek near Petersburg and Wrangell from June 1-14, allowing residents two fish and nonresidents one fish while most surrounding waters remain closed.
by Alaska News2w ago3 min readGunnuk Creek Special Harvest Area near Petersburg and Wrangell3 viewsAI
Charter company seeks permit for fish camp near Ketchikan
A charter fishing company has applied for a state permit to operate a seasonal fish camp near Ketchikan, with public comments due by April 28.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readBoat House Cove is located roughly 10 miles southeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island.2 viewsAI
McNeil River bear viewing access dispute revealed in survey results
Alaska Department of Fish and Game posted results from a McNeil River stakeholder survey that drew 741 responses, revealing access disputes that will keep operations status quo while the agency reviews feedback on transportation methods and bear viewing access.
by Alaska News1d ago2 min readMcNeil River State Game SanctuaryAI
City Creek king salmon site permanently closed near Petersburg
Alaska Department of Fish and Game has permanently closed the City Creek release site to king salmon retention near Petersburg, ending a hatchery program discontinued in 2022.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readPetersburgAI
