New Rockfish Regulations Established for Ketchikan Residents and Self-Guided Anglers at Chinook Shores Lodge

No regulation change for non-residents who can still catch and retain pelagic rockfish and one slope rockfish: KETCHIKAN, ALASKA / March 23, 2022 – Chinook Shores Lodge, a premier Southeast Alaska fishing lodge specializing in guided charters, self-guided fishing and wildlife viewing, today announced new sportfishing regulations for resident anglers by the Alaska Department of… Continue reading New Rockfish Regulations Established for Ketchikan Residents and Self-Guided Anglers at Chinook Shores Lodge

2022 Sport Fish Regulations For King/Chinook Salmon Fishing In Ketchikan Alaska

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has announced the 2022 sport fishing regulations for chinook salmon (aka king salmon) in the Ketchikan vicinity. The following regulations are effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday, February 3, 2022, through 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2023:   Ketchikan Vicinity (District 1 – See Map Below) April 1 to June… Continue reading 2022 Sport Fish Regulations For King/Chinook Salmon Fishing In Ketchikan Alaska

Ketchikan Terminal Harvest Areas Open to Harvest Hatchery King Salmon

(Ketchikan) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish announced today that the bag and possession limit for all anglers in three Ketchikan designated hatchery sport harvest areas, is one king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length. For nonresidents, the annual limit is three king salmon, 28 inches or greater in… Continue reading Ketchikan Terminal Harvest Areas Open to Harvest Hatchery King Salmon

Southeast Alaska 2020 Lingcod Sport Fishing Regulations

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced today that the lingcod sport fishing seasons, bag and possession limits, annual limits, and size limits have been established for the Southern Southeast Area (view map). In this area the following regulations apply: Southern Southeast Area Season: May 16 – November 30 Limits: Residents – 1 daily, 2… Continue reading Southeast Alaska 2020 Lingcod Sport Fishing Regulations

2020 Sport Fishing Regulations for King Salmon in Southeast Alaska and the Ketchikan Area

February 10, 2020: Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the 2020 regionwide sport fishing regulations for king salmon in Southeast Alaska and the modifications for the Ketchikan Area. The following region wide regulations, are effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2021: Alaska Resident The resident bag and… Continue reading 2020 Sport Fishing Regulations for King Salmon in Southeast Alaska and the Ketchikan Area

Southeast Alaska Regional King Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations For 2020 Announced

Jeff Wedekind

For more information, Contact: Bob Chadwick, Regional Management Coordinator(907) 747-5551 (Juneau) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is reminding anglers that the 2020 sport fishing regulations for king salmon in Southeast Alaska and Yakutat remain unchanged except that the resident bag limit of two king salmon has expired and the bag limit for all… Continue reading Southeast Alaska Regional King Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations For 2020 Announced

Nonresident King Salmon Closure Rescinded

August 15, 2019 / The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced today, that the nonresident king salmon closure will be rescinded on August 16. Nonresident anglers may again retain king salmon in Southeast Alaska and Ketchikan marine waters. These regulations will be effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2019 through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December… Continue reading Nonresident King Salmon Closure Rescinded

Ketchikan Creek Opens To Sport Fishing

Ketchikan Creek will be open to sport fishing for all species, including king salmon, beginning 12:01 a.m. June 1 through 11:59 p.m. December 31, 2019. The bag and possession limit for king salmon in Ketchikan Creek is two king salmon of any size. King salmon harvested in Ketchikan Creek do not count towards the nonresident… Continue reading Ketchikan Creek Opens To Sport Fishing

2019 Regulations for Charter Halibut Anglers Announced

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced new regulations for the charter halibut fishery in Southeast (Area 2C) and Southcentral (Area 3A) Alaska for 2019. Regulations in Southeast Alaska Halibut sport fishery season runs February 1 to December 31, 2019. Guided charter fisherman can retain one halibut less than 38″ inches long or over… Continue reading 2019 Regulations for Charter Halibut Anglers Announced

Ketchikan Creek Opens To Sport Fishing

Creek Street

Ketchikan Creek will be open to sport fishing for all species, including king salmon, beginning 12:01 a.m. June 14 through 11:59 p.m. December 31, 2018. The bag and possession limit for king salmon in Ketchikan Creek is two king salmon of any size. King salmon harvested in Ketchikan Creek do not count towards the nonresident… Continue reading Ketchikan Creek Opens To Sport Fishing