Fishing News

Federal Waters of the Koyukuk River Closed to Subsistence Salmon Fishing

06/17/2022

For Immediate Release:

June 17, 2022

The Federal In-season Manager, pursuant to delegated authority from the Federal Subsistence Board under Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA Title VIII section 816), has issued an emergency special action (2-KS-07-22) closing Federal public waters of the Koyukuk River (a tributary of the Yukon River) to the harvest of Chinook and summer Chum salmon, effective 8 pm, Saturday, June 25 until August 20.

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Frequently Asked Questions About a New Federal Salmon Fishing Opportunity in the Lower Copper River

06/16/2022

For Immediate Release:

June 16, 2022

In April 2022, the Federal Subsistence Board (Board) adopted Fisheries Proposal FP21-10 to expand the Federal subsistence fishery for salmon into the lower Copper River. On May 19, 2022, the Board adopted Temporary Special Action FSA22-05 which allows the new fishery to open on June 1 for the 2022 season. This fact sheet addresses common questions and concerns about the new fishing opportunity.

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Federal Waters of Subdistrict 5-ABC of the Yukon River Closed to Subsistence Salmon Fishing

06/16/2022

For Immediate Release:

June 15, 2022

The Federal In-season Manager, pursuant to delegated authority from the Federal Subsistence Board under Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA Title VIII section 816), has issued an emergency special action (2-KS-06-22) closing Federal public waters of subdistrict 5- ABC of the Yukon River to the harvest of Chinook and summer Chum salmon, effective 8 pm, Tuesday, June 21 until August 15.[[{"fid":"78216","view_mode":"wysiwyg","fields":{"format":"wysiwyg","alignment":""},"link_text":"View Full News Release","type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"wysiwyg","alignment":""},"2":{"format":"wysiwyg","alignment":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-wysiwyg","data-delta":"1"}}]]

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FISHERIES UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 6-12, 2022 Report #3

06/14/2022

The purpose of the weekly fisheries update is to provide the reader with an overall summary of the status of subsistence related fisheries throughout the state of Alaska.  The target audience is the Federal Subsistence Board and its Staff Committee.  The report was compiled with the assistance of the Federal in-season managers and OSM staff that provided weekly updated information by the close of business on Friday of the reporting week.  My goal is to have the report sent by the close of business the following Monday.  Web links have been included to provide additional information.  You may obtain additional information on a fishery of particular interest by contacting the in-season manager, provided contacts, follow the provided web links, or contact me.

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Federal Waters of the Innoko River Closed to Subsistence Salmon Fishing

06/13/2022

For Immediate Release:

June 13, 2022

The Federal In-season Manager, pursuant to delegated authority from the Federal Subsistence Board under Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA Title VIII section 816), has issued an emergency special action (2-KS-05-22) closing Federal public waters of the Innoko River of the Yukon River to the harvest of Chinook and summer Chum salmon, effective 8 pm, Friday, June 17 until August 1.

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Federal Waters of Subdistrict 4-A of the Yukon River Closed to Subsistence Salmon Fishing

06/07/2022

The Federal In-season Manager, pursuant to delegated authority from the Federal Subsistence Board under Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA Title VIII section 816), has issued an emergency special action (2-KS-03-22) closing Federal public waters of subdistrict 4- A Lower (from ¾ of a mile downstream from Old Paradise Village upstream to Stink Creek, including Grayling and Anvik) of the Yukon River to the harvest of Chinook and summer Chum salmon, effective 8 pm, Sunday, June 12 until August 1.

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FISHERIES UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 30-JUNE 5, 2022

06/07/2022

FISHERIES UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 30-JUNE 5, 2022.  Report #2 Compiled by George Pappas - (907) 317-2165, George_Pappas@fws.gov Office of Subsistence Management, USFWS.

The purpose of the weekly fisheries update is to provide the reader with an overall summary of the status of subsistence related fisheries throughout the state of Alaska.  The target audience is the Federal Subsistence Board and its Staff Committee.  The report was compiled with the assistance of the Federal in-season managers and OSM staff that provided weekly updated information by the close of business on Friday of the reporting week.  My goal is to have the report sent by the close of business the following Monday.  Web links have been included to provide additional information.  You may obtain additional information on a fishery of particular interest by contacting the in-season manager, provided contacts, follow the provided web links, or contact me.

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FISHERIES UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 22-29, 2022

06/07/2022

FISHERIES UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 22-29, 2022.  Report #1 Compiled by George Pappas - (907) 317-2165, George_Pappas@fws.gov Office of Subsistence Management, USFWS.

The purpose of the weekly fisheries update is to provide the reader with an overall summary of the status of subsistence related fisheries throughout the state of Alaska.  The target audience is the Federal Subsistence Board and its Staff Committee.  The report was compiled with the assistance of the Federal in-season managers and OSM staff that provided weekly updated information by the close of business on Friday of the reporting week.  My goal is to have the report sent by the close of business the following Monday.  Web links have been included to provide additional information.  You may obtain additional information on a fishery of particular interest by contacting the in-season manager, provided contacts, follow the provided web links, or contact me.

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Federal Waters of District 3 of the Yukon River Closed to Subsistence Salmon Fishing

06/06/2022

For Immediate Release:

June 2, 2022

 

The Federal In-season Manager, pursuant to delegated authority from the Federal Subsistence Board under Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA Title VIII section 816), has issued an emergency special action (2-KS-02-22) closing Federal public waters (except for the Innoko River) of District 3, (which includes the communities of Russian Mission and Holy Cross and of the Yukon River to the harvest of Chinook and summer Chum salmon, effective 8 pm, Tuesday, June 7 until August 1.

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Federal Waters of the Coastal District and Districts 1&2 of the Yukon River Closed to Subsistence Salmon Fishing

06/06/2022

For Immediate Release:

June 2, 2022

 

The Federal In-season Manager, pursuant to delegated authority from the Federal Subsistence Board under Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA Title VIII section 816), has issued an emergency special action (2-KS-01-22) closing Federal public waters of the Coastal District, (which includes the communities of Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, and Chevak, as well as the Black River), and District 1, (which includes the communities of Emmonak, Nunam Iqua, Alakanuk, and Kotlik) of the Yukon River to the harvest of Chinook and summer Chum salmon, effective 8 pm, Thursday, June 2 until August 1.

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