Region 1 – Southeast News Release Alaska Department of Fish and Game Contact: Bob Chadwick, SE Regional Management Coordinator Released: September 20, 2017 – Expires: March 31, 2018 Juneau – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is announcing the reopening of the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat sport fishery for king salmon. The following regulations will be effective 12:01… Continue reading Southeast Alaska King Salmon Sport Fishing Reopened
Category: Regulations
Ketchikan Creek Opens to Sport Fishing
EMERGENCY ORDER Contact: Kelly Reppert Ketchikan Area Management Biologist (907) 225-2859 Alaska Department of Fish and Game KETCHIKAN, ALASKA / June 14, 2017 – Ketchikan Creek opens to sport fishing for all species, including king salmon, beginning Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, December 31, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. The bag and possession limit for king… Continue reading Ketchikan Creek Opens to Sport Fishing
Rockfish of Alaska
Rockfish is a common term for several species of fish, named for their affinity to hide among rocks. Specific examples of fish termed rockfish in the waters surrounding Ketchikan, Alaska include: China Longspine Thonryhead Northern Pygmy Quillback Redstripe Rougheye Shortspine Thornyhead Splitnose Yelloweye Jeff Says: Find a pinnacle or a ledge ranging from 50-250′ deep and… Continue reading Rockfish of Alaska
2017 Alaska Fishing Licenses and Sport Fishing Harvest Record Cards
You can purchase your fishing license online or in Ketchikan, Alaska at Chinook Shores Lodge. Either option works fine, but we can get you in a boat and out on the water faster if you purchase and print before your arrival. 2017 Nonresident Sport Fishing License prices: 3-Day = $45 7-Day = $70 14-Day = $105 Annual… Continue reading 2017 Alaska Fishing Licenses and Sport Fishing Harvest Record Cards
5 Salmon Species Found in Alaska
King (Chinook) Salmon: King Salmon, also known as Chinook, have a blue-gray back with silvery sides. Small irregular shaped black spots are found on back, dorsal fin, and usually on both lobes of the tail. This species has a black mouth with black gums at the base of teeth and lower jaw. Coho (Silver) Salmon:… Continue reading 5 Salmon Species Found in Alaska
Revised Southeast Alaska Regional King Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations for 2015
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is announcing revised 2015 sport fishing regulations for king salmon in Southeast Alaska and Yakutat which will be effective from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday July 1, 2015 through 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2016. The regulations are: Nonresident The nonresident bag and possession limit is one king salmon 28… Continue reading Revised Southeast Alaska Regional King Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations for 2015
Purchase Alaska Fishing Licenses, Tags, Stamps, Permits Online
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game website has all of the information you need to purchase a sport fishing license online. While we are able to issue licenses to guests at Chinook Shores Lodge, we recommend you purchase your license in advance — that will help get you out fishing faster when you arrive.… Continue reading Purchase Alaska Fishing Licenses, Tags, Stamps, Permits Online
2014 King Salmon Sport Fishing Order
2014 King Salmon Sport Fishing Addendum for Ketchikan Area Marine Waters Announced by Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Fish Ketchikan, Alaska / April 24, 2014 — In order to reduce the harvest of Unuk River king salmon and ensure the Unuk River king salmon escapement goal is achieved, an addendum has been… Continue reading 2014 King Salmon Sport Fishing Order
2014 Southeast Alaska King Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations Announced
Alaska Department of Fish and Game to allow nonresident anglers to bag and possess two (2) king salmon 28″ or greater in length during the months of May and June in Ketchikan, Alaska. April 2, 2014 / Juneau, Alaska — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the 2014 sport fishing regulations for king salmon… Continue reading 2014 Southeast Alaska King Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations Announced
IPHC Announces 2014 Catch Limits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2014 Media Contact: Jeff Wedekind International Pacific Halibut Commission Announces 2014 Catch Limits Self-Guided “Unguided” Anglers Allowed Two Halibut Per Day, Guided Anglers Allowed One Halibut Per Day in Southeast Alaska SEATTLE, WASHINGTON / January 17, 2014 — Ketchikan Alaska Fishing Lodge, specializing in guided charters, unguided and self-guided fishing, today… Continue reading IPHC Announces 2014 Catch Limits