Contact:
Sam Ivey
Area Management Biologist
Phone: (907) 746-6300

Retention of sockeye salmon on Larson Creek and within one-quarter mile of its confluence with the Talkeetna River is allowed beginning 3:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, through the remainder of the season. 

The sustainable escapement goal (SEG) for sockeye salmon in Larson Creek is 15,000-50,000 fish.  As of Thursday morning, August 13, 15,059 sockeye salmon have passed the weir. Therefore it is justified to lift the restriction and restore the fishery to limits described in regulation.  The anticipated harvest from this action is not expected to reduce the spawning escapement below the SEG as all harvest takes place downstream of the weir.

For more information, contact Sam Ivey at (907) 746-6300.

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