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ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Sam Cotten, Commissioner

DIVISION OF SPORT FISH
Tom Brookover, Director

Contact:
Donn Tracy
Area Management Biologist
Phone: 907-486-1880

July 21, 2015

SALTERY COVE DRAINAGE SOCKEYE SALMON BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT INCREASED TO 10

The limit for sockeye salmon in the Saltery Cove drainage is increased to 10 per day, 10 in possession beginning 12:01 a.m., Thursday, July 23 for the remainder of the season.  The escapement goal for sockeye salmon into the Saltery Cove drainage is 15,000 to 35,000 fish.  As of July 20, approximately 50% of the way into the run, the Saltery Creek weir count was 19,472 sockeye salmon. Based on historical run timing, the department is projecting the escapement goal will be exceeded.

Anglers are reminded that of the 10 fish limit, no more than five per day and in possession may be pink and chum salmon, and two per day and in possession may be coho salmon.

For more information contact the Division of Sport Fish office in Kodiak at (907) 486-1880.