Division of Sport Fish
Dave Rutz, Director

Anchorage Headquarters Office
333 Raspberry Road
Anchorage, AK 99518


Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Doug Vincent-Lang, Commissioner

P.O. Box 115526
Juneau, AK 99811-5526
www.adfg.alaska.gov


Advisory Announcement
(Released: April 19, 2022 - Expired: June 19, 2022)

CONTACT: Troy Tydingco
Sitka Area Management Biologist
(907) 747-5355

Sport Fishing for King Salmon Opens Near Hidden Falls

(Sitka) - Beginning Wednesday, June 1, through Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the king salmon regulations in the vicinity of Hidden Falls Hatchery are as follows:

  • In the waters of Chatham Strait within approximately 1.0 nmi of the Baranof Island shoreline south of the latitude of South Point at 57°16.28′ N. lat., north of 57°06.76′ N. lat., and west of a line from a point offshore at 57°16.28′ N. lat., 134°49.94′ W. long. to a point offshore at 57°06.76′ N. lat., 134°45.37′ W. long. (see map-crosshatched area)
    • The resident bag and possession limit is two king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length;
    • The nonresident bag and possession limit is one king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length;
    • The nonresident annual harvest limit is three king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length
  • In the remaining waters of Kasnyku Bay identified by the black shaded area (see map);
    • Closed to the retention of salmon.

King salmon returning to Hidden Falls Hatchery is in excess of broodstock goals in 2022 allowing for some harvest opportunity for these king salmon of hatchery origin. For further information, contact the Sitka ADF&G office at 907-747-5355 or visit our site.

Sport Fishing for King Salmon Opens Near Hidden Falls

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