Inseason Alaska Commercial Salmon Summary

This summary provides management, harvest, and escapement information for the Alaska commercial salmon fishing season. This summary will be updated each Friday between mid-May and September. Please note, inseason harvest data published in this summary are preliminary and subject to change. For more information on the Blue Sheet, inseason summaries, and harvest timing charts, please see our Blue Sheet, Inseason Summary, and Harvest Timing Charts Overview page.

Southeast Alaska & Yakutat

Troll Fishery

Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2026

Inseason Alaskan Salmon Summary, July 24, 2026:

This weekly summary reports management, harvest, and escapement information for the Alaska commercial salmon fishing season. Note that inseason harvest data published in this summary is preliminary and is subject to change.

Southeast/Yakutat Troll Salmon Fishery:

The first Chinook salmon opening of the general summer troll season began on July 1 to target approximately 83,700 fish. Aerial surveys of troll vessels conducted on July 1 indicated a similar, but lower level of participation as compared to last year. At this time, approximately half of the quota has been caught. The fishery remains open for Chinook salmon retention until further notice.

Preliminary fish ticket and call in data reported through July 24 indicates a total of 447 troll permits have harvested 55,300 Chinook salmon. Harvest reported on fish tickets for other species include 43,200 coho and 248,300 chum salmon. Average prices are $9.25/lb for Chinook, $2.26/lb for coho and $1.45 /lb for chum salmon. Current average weights are 10.5 lb for Chinook, 5.9 lb for coho, and 10.5 lb for chum salmon. Chinook salmon average weight is below the 2025 and 5-year averages by 0.3 lbs, while coho salmon average weight is above the 2025 and 5-year averages by 1.1 lbs for the same fishing period. Chum salmon average weight is above the 2025 and 5-year averages by 3.2 lb and 2.9 lb, respectively.

Directed chum landings reported on fish tickets for the summer troll fishery in West Behm Canal and Neets Bay during SW 30 indicate 81 vessels have taken 26,700 chum salmon from 108 landings at a rate of 247 fish/landing. The seasonal total for this area indicates that 113 vessels have taken 243,900 chum salmon from 932 landings at a rate of 260 fish per landing.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Purse Seine Fishery

Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2026

Regulations allow purse seine fishing in Districts 1 (Sections 1-C, 1-D, 1-E, and 1-F only), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Sections 6-C, 6-D, and 6-E only), 7, 9, 10, 11 (Sections 11-A and 11-D only), 12, 13, and 14. Although the areas specified above are designated purse seine fishing areas, specific open areas and fishing times are established in season by emergency order (EO). Purse seine fishing may be allowed in hatchery terminal harvest areas (THA) at Carroll Inlet, Neets Bay, Kendrick Bay, Port Asumcion, Anita Bay, Thomas Bay, Southeast Cove, Hidden Falls, Deep Inlet, Crawfish Inlet, and Amalga Harbor. Purse seine openings in THAs are established by EO in consultation with hatchery operators.

The 2026 Southeast Alaska pink salmon harvest was expected to be near average, with a harvest forecast of 19 million fish which falls at the lower end of the average pink salmon harvest range (=19 to 33 million). Pink salmon harvests to date have been very poor and well be below average for the time year. Due to the low harvest and observations of low pink salmon abundance and escapement a midweek opening did not occur this week.

The 2026 SEAK forecast of hatchery-produced summer chum salmon runs was 9.9 million fish. This forecast included 3 million fish to 5 DIPAC locations, 2.7 million fish to 6 NSRAA locations, and 3.9 million fish to 6 SSRAA locations. A portion of these runs are harvested in traditional purse seine and in terminal harvest area purse seine fisheries. Chum salmon harvests in regional purse seine fisheries have averaged 3.5 million fish over the last 10 years. Currently Anita Bay, and Thomas Bay THAs are the only THAs open on set rotations for purse seine gear. The Hidden Falls and Amalga Harbor THAs have been open weekly but openings are contingent on hatchery cost recovery and broodstock needs. To date, hatchery runs of chum salmon have ranged from below expectations to above expectations across the region. For the most update to information on hatchery runs, visit the hatchery organizations websites at: https://ssraa.org/; https://www.dipac.net/; and https://www.nsraa.org/.

Traditional purse seine fisheries have occurred in Districts 1, 2, 4 and 7 targeting pink salmon. Test fisheries results continue to have below average catches of both chum and pink salmon. To date, pink salmon catches in all fisheries have been very low but have begun to increase. The next fishery announcement will be today, July 24 announcing fishing opportunity for Sunday, July 26.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Drift Gillnet Fishery

Last updated: Friday, July 17, 2026

The 5 traditional drift gillnet fishing areas in SEAK are Tree Point and Portland Canal (District 1); Prince of Wales (District 6); Stikine (District 8); Taku/Snettisham (District 11); and Lynn Canal (District 15). In addition, drift gillnet fisheries occur in several terminal harvest areas (THA) adjacent to hatchery facilities and at remote release sites throughout the region. The drift gillnet fishery primarily targets sockeye, pink, and chum salmon during the summer season and coho and chum salmon during the fall season.

The 2026 SEAK forecast of hatchery-produced summer chum salmon runs was 9.9 million fish. This forecast includes 3 million fish to 5 DIPAC locations, 2.7 million fish to 6 NSRAA locations, and 3.9 million fish to 6 SSRAA locations. To date, the drift gillnet fleet has had very good harvests of chum salmon throughout the region. Most hatchery runs are at peak or just post peak. For the most update to information on hatchery runs, visit the hatchery organizations websites at: https://ssraa.org/; https://www.dipac.net/; and https://www.nsraa.org/.

Sockeye salmon runs throughout the region are generally coming in near or above expectations, with the one exception being the Chilkoot River sockeye. For the second year in row, weir counts are lagging and management actions to restrict harvest of Chilkoot sockeye are being taken.

The SEAK pink salmon harvest forecast for 2026 is 19 million fish, with an 80% prediction interval of 13 to 30 million fish. The majority of the pink salmon harvest for the region is typically taken by purse seine gear. To date, pink salmon harvest has been very low and well below expectations. Pink salmon management will begin this week in District 1 and early August in District 6 and Section 11-C.

Excluding the Taku River coho salmon stock, forecasts are not typically made for wild coho salmon runs. The 2026 Taku River coho salmon terminal run forecast is 89,000 fish, just below the 91,000 fish average. General expectations for regional coho salmon runs are expected to be consistent with recent averages. Total hatchery-produced coho salmon run forecasts include 325,500 fish to SSRAA projects; 131,000 fish to NSRAA projects; 139,400 fish to Armstrong Keta Inc. (AKI), 8,000 fish to DIPAC projects, and 10,500 fish to the Sitka Sound Science Center. A portion of these runs will be harvested in traditional drift gillnet fisheries in Districts 1, 6, 8, 11, and 15, and in terminal harvest area drift gillnet fisheries in Anita Bay, Nakat Inlet, and Deep Inlet. Alaska hatchery coho salmon contributions to drift gillnet fisheries in 2025 were estimated at 45,300 fish, 43% of total drift gillnet coho salmon common harvests. The largest harvest was fish returning to Neets Bay with substantial harvest coming from Nakat Inlet, Anita Bay, and Macaulay hatchery releases. Active management for coho salmon will not begin until mid-August.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Tree Point/Section 1-B

Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Tree Point drift gillnet fishery opened at 12:01 p.m., on Sunday, July 19, for a 2-day fishing period. In comparison to the 10-year average, the harvest of Chinook, coho, pink, and chum salmon were below average, and the harvest of sockeye salmon was above average. The effort level of 32 vessels was below the 10-year average of 39 vessels. The estimated weekly harvest for statistical week 30 was 30 Chinook salmon, 4,000 sockeye salmon, 250 coho salmon, 6,000 pink salmon, and 11,000 chum salmon. The 2026 preseason forecast for the Nass River is 507,000 sockeye salmon, allowing the Section 1-B drift gillnet fishery to harvest approximately 42,400 sockeye salmon of Nass River origin. Tree Point is currently being managed under the District 1 Pink Salmon Management Plan. The management plan provides for two days of fishing time in Section 1-B for every day of fishing time the District 1 purse seine fleet receives. Section 1-B will be initially open for two days beginning at 12:01 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2026, based on the expectation that the District 1 purse seine fleet will receive one of fishing time in SW 31.

The following information is about the Nakat Inlet, Neets Bay, Kendrick Bay and Carroll Inlet terminal harvest areas (THA). For further information and updates on SSRAA contributions, visit their website at http://www.ssraa.org/.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Stikine and Prince of Wales/Districts 6 and 8

Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2026

District 6 and two small areas in District 8 opened to commercial fishing for an initial 2 days beginning Sunday, July 19 for sockeye salmon management. A six-inch maximum mesh restriction was implemented for Chinook salmon conservation in District 8. On-the-grounds surveys indicated sockeye salmon abundance above average for the time of year with a low Chinook salmon harvest. Chum salmon harvests were above average in District 6 and below average in District 8. Chinook, coho, and pink salmon harvests were well below average in both districts. The impressive chum harvests for the past few weeks in District 6 caused some of the boats to switch gears to target chum salmon in non-traditional sockeye fishing areas this week with larger mesh nets, but sockeye harvests remained above average for all areas in District 6. Sockeye salmon genetic results from the previous week indicated that most of the sockeye in District 6 were from Alaska stocks. To provide opportunity for additional Alaska sockeye stocks, both districts were extended for 1 day.

The Districts 6 and 8 gillnet fishery will transition to pink salmon management for the next opening. Early portions of the pink salmon fishery will be managed primarily on CPUE and parent-year escapements. By mid-August, pink salmon destined for local systems will begin to enter the fishery in greater numbers and management will be based on observed escapements to local streams. Parent-year escapements to Districts 6 and 8 met escapement objectives. However, the pink salmon CPUE has been well below average for the past few weeks. As such, both districts will open for two days on Sunday, July 26.

The current projection for Stikine River sockeye salmon is approximately 140,000 fish, which a little lower than the preseason forecast of 182,600 fish. The Tahltan component is just about through District 6. The current allowable catch (AC) for Stikine bound fish is 54,000 sockeye and the harvest to date is ~25,000 fish.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Taku-Snettisham/Section 11-B

Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2026

Effort in District 11 this week remained similar to recent openings, with an estimated 80 vessels participating which was 82% of the recent 10-year average. As hatchery chum returns continued to decline, many fishermen switched over to sockeye gear and moved into Taku Inlet, while others continued to target the remaining chum volume along the Bishop Line and near Limestone Inlet. With below-average effort, strong sockeye CPUE, and additional allowable catch available, the opening was extended 24 hours for a total five-day period. A 6-inch minimum mesh size restriction was implemented on day three south of Circle Point to conserve Port Snettisham wild sockeye.

Sockeye harvest and CPUE performed well again this week, both estimated at 114% of the recent 10-year average, with approximately 24,000 sockeye harvested. Boats targeting sockeye in upper Taku Inlet reported good fishing, including several 200-plus fish days early in the opening. Average size remained strong at over 6 pounds. Otolith sampling from the district showed a 17% hatchery marked fraction, with roughly three-quarters of marked fish originating from Tatsamenie and Trapper Lakes. Run strength for these enhanced lake systems remains to be fully assessed as the Little Trapper Lake weir was only recently installed and Tatsamenie weir installation is scheduled for next week. The first bilateral Taku River inriver sockeye estimate was completed this week, projecting an inriver run of 106,500 fish and a terminal run of 158,500—lower than the preseason terminal forecast of 173,000 sockeye. In Port Snettisham, the Speel Lake weir has passed only a few fish passed so far. Douglas Island Pink and Chum reported no sockeye entering the Snettisham Hatchery yet, with just a handful of jumpers observed in Speel Arm.

Chum salmon harvest continued to taper off, though interest remained high along the Bishop Line. The estimated harvest of 66,000 chum was 56% of average, with CPUE also at 56%. Average weight decreased slightly to 6.9 pounds. Preliminary sampling showed 78% female, with an age composition of 76% age-4, 20% age-5, and 4% age-3 fish. Pink salmon harvest remained far below average.

District 11 will open for four days again next week, with the 6-inch minimum mesh restriction south of Circle Point beginning on day three to continue conservation of Port Snettisham-bound wild sockeye salmon.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Lynn Canal/District 15

Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2026

District 15 had its fifth weekly fishing period on Sunday, July 19. Section 15-A was open for three days in the western half of the section south of Glacier Point, followed by a 24-hour extension. Section 15-C was open for two days in waters south of the latitude of the southern boundary of the Boat Harbor THA, followed by a 24-hour extension. Districtwide effort declined slightly from the previous week, with an estimated 101 vessels making landings, which was near the weekly 10-year average.

Fishing was variable throughout the week. Chum salmon catch rates remained generally good; however, overall abundance continued to decline as the peak of the summer hatchery run has passed. Sockeye salmon catch rates in upper Lynn Canal remained above average and steady throughout the four-day fishing period in Section 15-A. In Section 15-C, sockeye salmon were more abundant than in previous weeks, although catch rates remained generally below average.

The sockeye salmon harvest of approximately 12,500 fish was double last week's harvest but below the recent 10-year weekly average of 16,500 fish. The estimated chum salmon harvest of approximately 100,000 fish declined from the previous week and was below the recent weekly average of 149,000 fish. Pink salmon abundance in Lynn Canal continued to build, with an estimated harvest of 6,200 fish—three times last week's harvest, although still only about half of the recent average for this statistical week. Fewer than 100 coho salmon were harvested, also less than half of the recent average for this time of year.

DIPAC's hatchery-produced summer chum salmon continue to decrease in size as the season progresses. This week's samples averaged 6.8 pounds and consisted of 77% females.

Sockeye salmon returning to the Chilkoot River finally made a strong push upriver. Through this morning, 28,540 sockeye salmon have passed the weir and the run is now projected to meet escapement needs. Chilkat Lake sockeye salmon escapement continues to exceed expectations, with an estimated 30,037 fish counted to date. The Chilkat River Chinook salmon project operations ended today. A total of 92 large Chinook salmon have been captured this season, above the long-term seasonal average of 79 fish.

District 15 will reopen on Sunday, July 26. Section 15-A will be open for two days in Chilkat Inlet south of the northernmost tip of Kochu Island and in all waters south of the latitude of Ayklutu Point. There will be no night closures or mesh size restrictions in Section 15-A. Section 15-C will be open for two days in waters south of the latitude of Point Bridget.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Yakutat Area Set Gillnet Fishery

Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2026

The SEAK, Transboundary Rivers Chinook salmon stocks are experiencing unprecedented levels of poor production. In an effort to bolster spawning escapements, Alaska and Canada are coordinating fisheries management per treaty obligations to minimize harvest of depressed Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon stocks. Management actions to conserve Alsek River Chinook salmon stocks during the early part of the season and adjusting fishing time as needed to reduce harvest. The Akwe River and the Italio River systems will open by emergency order when adequate levels of escapement have been observed.

Sockeye salmon returns to the Yakutat Area in 2026 are expected to be average to above average. The 2026 preseason projection of a total return of 900 large Chinook salmon to the Situk River. Due to the uncertainty in recent forecasts and environmental variables, any harvest of this stock could result in the escapement goal not being achieved. The subsistence, sport, and commercial fisheries will be closed for Situk River Chinook salmon. These fisheries will reopen when Situk River weir counts indicate the BEG will be attained and in accordance with the Situk-Ahrnklin Inlet and Lost River King Salmon Fisheries Management Plan. The coho salmon return this year is also expected to be average to above average.

The East Alsek River set gillnet fishery opened on July 19, for 36-hours. A total of 6 permits were fished and there was a harvest of 2,682 sockeye salmon. Fleet participation was average and sockeye harvest was average for this statistical week.

The Alsek River set gillnet fishery opened on July 19, for 48-hours. A total of 3 permit were fished and there was a harvest of 544 sockeye salmon. Fleet participation was near average and sockeye harvest was above average for this statistical week.

The Dangerous River set gillnet fishery opened on July 19, for 2.5 days. Less than 3 permits were fished, and harvest information is confidential. Fleet participation was average, and Chinook and sockeye harvest were near average for this statistical week.

The Situk River Estuary set gillnet fishery opened on July 19, for 2.5 days. There were 24 permits fished and harvested 2,529 sockeye salmon, 16 coho salmon, 493 pink salmon and 7 chum salmon. Fleet participation was average, and sockeye harvest were average for this statistical week.

The Yakutat Bay set gillnet fishery opened on July 19, for 2.5 days. Less than 3 permits were fished, and harvest information is confidential. Fleet participation was average, and Chinook and sockeye harvest were near average for this statistical week.

The Manby Shore Outside Waters set gillnet fishery opened on July 19, for 2.5 days. There were 5 permits fished and a harvest of 13 Chinook Salmon, 766 sockeye salmon, 2 coho salmon, 11 pink salmon and 2 chum salmon. Fleet participation was near average, and Chinook and sockeye salmon harvest was below average for this statistical week.

The interpolation for the missed days 6/14/2026 through 6/17/2026 is being worked on. Currently as of 7/22/2026, 185 large, 145 medium and 160 small Chinook salmon, 42,956 sockeye salmon, 13 chum salmon and 220 pink salmon have been observed through the Situk River weir to date.

An aerial survey was conducted on the East Alsek River on 7/20/2026. There were 8,730 sockeye salmon observed on the East Alsek River.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Terminal Harvest Area (THA) Fisheries

Last updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Terminal Harvest Area (THA) drift gillnet fisheries can occur in Nakat Inlet, Carroll Inlet, Anita Bay, Southeast Cove, Deep Inlet, and Boat Harbor. THA seine fisheries can occur in Carroll Inlet, Neets Bay, Kendrick Bay, Anita Bay, Thomas Bay, Southeast Cove, Hidden Falls, Crawfish Inlet, and Deep Inlet.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Nakat Inlet THA

Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2026

For 2026, SSRAA is forecasting total hatchery returns of 494,000 summer chum, 29,700 coho, and 20,000 fall chum salmon with anticipated terminal runs of 220,000 summer chum, 7,400 coho, and 9,000 fall chum salmon to the Nakat Inlet THA. Peak chum salmon harvests from these releases are expected between mid to late July for summer chum and between late August and mid-September for fall chum and coho salmon. The current estimated Nakat Inlet THA harvest is 250,000 chum salmon.

The Nakat Inlet THA opens by regulation (5 AAC 33.372) from June 1 through November 10 concurrently to drift gillnet and troll gear. The 500-yard stream closure regulation (5 AAC 39.290) will remain in effect.

For inseason updates go to the SSRAA website at http://www.ssraa.org/.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Neets Bay THA

Last updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

In 2026, SSRAA is forecasting total runs of 1,375,000 summer chum and 95,500 coho salmon with anticipated terminal runs of 894,000 summer chum and 38,200 coho salmon for the Neets Bay THA.

The Neets Bay THA is not scheduled to open for rotational net fisheries in 2026. Details of the 2026 season fishing schedule and area for the Neets Bay THA were announced in a separate ADF&G advisory announcement released on April 15. Common property fisheries, if warranted, will be announced by advisory announcement, and opened by EO in consultation with SSRAA.

For inseason updates go to the SSRAA website at http://www.ssraa.org/.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Kendrick Bay THA

Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2026

For 2026, SSRAA is expecting a total run of 810,000 summer chum salmon with an anticipated terminal run of 358,000 summer chum salmon for the Kendrick Bay THA. Due to budgetary shortfalls and the need for additional cost recovery, the Kendrick Bay THA did not open by regulation on June 15. The Kendrick Bay THA remained closed to common property harvest until approximately 1.5 million pounds of chum salmon are harvested for cost recovery. The Kendrick Bay THA opened to common property purse seine and troll fishing on July 16, 2026, and will close by regulation on September 30, 2026.

Details of the 2026 fishing schedule for the Kendrick Bay THA were announced in separate ADF&G advisory announcements released on April 17 and July 14. The current estimated Kendrick Bay THA common property harvest is 75,000 chum salmon.

For inseason updates go to the SSRAA website at http://www.ssraa.org/.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Carroll Inlet THA

Last updated: Friday, July 17, 2026

For 2026, SSRAA had forecasted a total run of 6,100 Carroll Inlet Chinook salmon with an anticipated terminal run of 4,400 Chinook. By regulation, Carroll Inlet THA opened June 1 through June 30 to provide harvest for hatchery-produced Chinook salmon.

Details of the 2026 season fishing schedule and area for the Carroll Inlet THA were announced in a separate ADF&G advisory announcement released on April 17. The current estimated harvest is 1,200 Chinook salmon by purse seine gear and 160 Chinook salmon by drift gillnet gear.

The fishery is now closed for the season.

For inseason updates go to the SSRAA website at http://www.ssraa.org/.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Anita Bay THA

Last updated: Friday, May 15, 2026

For 2026, SSRAA is forecasting total runs of 397,000 summer chum, 6,800 Chinook, and 14,700 coho salmon to the Anita Bay release site. It is anticipated that 148,000 summer chum, 6,100 Chinook, and 6,600 coho salmon will be available for common property harvest in the Anita Bay THA. Details of the 2026 Anita Bay THA fishing schedule and area were announced in a separate ADF&G advisory announcement released on April 14.

The Anita Bay THA will be open continuously to harvest salmon with troll gear from 12:01 am, Monday, June 1, through 11:59 pm, Tuesday, November 10. The Anita Bay THA will be open to harvest salmon with drift gillnet and purse seine gear concurrently from 5:00 am, Monday, June 1, through 12:00 noon, Friday, June 12. From 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 13, through 12:00 noon, Monday, August 31, it will be open for drift gillnet and purse seine gear on a rotational basis. From 12:01 am, Tuesday, September 1, through 11:59 pm, Tuesday, November 10, the Anita Bay THA will return to concurrent fishing for both drift gillnet and purse seine gear. The Anita Bay THA will close for the season at 11:59 pm, Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

For inseason updates go to the SSRAA website at http://www.ssraa.org/.

Deep Inlet THA

Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Deep Inlet THA closed to all common property commercial harvest on June 28 and will remain closed until cost-recovery operations are complete. For updates on cost-recovery progress, contact the NSRAA office or visit https://www.nsraa.org/.

NSRAA is projecting a total run of 13,900 Chinook, 37,000 coho, and 1,763,000 chum salmon for Medvejie Hatchery and the Deep Inlet THA.

Harvest to date from the purse seine openings is 1,900 Chinook and 27,400 chum.

Harvest to date from the drift gillnet openings is 1,900 Chinook and 13,900 chum.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Hidden Falls THA

Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Hidden Falls Hatchery, operated by the Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (NSRAA), expects a total run of 409,000 chum salmon. An estimated 200,000 chum salmon will be needed for broodstock. NSRAA will not be conducting cost recovery operations within the Hidden Falls THA this year; however, time and area restrictions may be necessary to conserve chum salmon for broodstock.

The Hidden Falls THA has remained closed following the July 12 purse seine opening to achieve broodstock goals. Harvest from the Hidden Falls THA purse seine openings through July 12 totaled 450 Chinook and 160,000 chum salmon.

The Hidden Falls Hatchery Terminal Harvest Area Salmon Management Plan (5 AAC 33.374) provides guidelines for allocation of hatchery-produced chum and Chinook salmon in the Hidden Falls THA. The management plan describes several approaches to achieve broodstock and cost- recovery goals through June 30. Purse seine openings will be limited to a maximum of 2 fishing days per week in the terminal harvest area in order to harvest surplus chum salmon. If Sunday and midweek seine openings have not occurred and further action is needed to achieve broodstock and cost-recovery goals, the troll fishery will be closed to the retention of chum salmon inside the THA as long as at least 7 days remain until July 1. Beginning July 1, areas within the THA may be closed to protect chum or Chinook salmon broodstock and trollers may only retain chum salmon in numbers not exceeding the total number of Chinook salmon on board. For the latest Hidden Falls Hatchery boundaries, refer to the salmon purse seine fishery announcements issued each Tuesday and Friday.

For inseason updates please go to the NSRAA website at http://www.nsraa.org/.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Crawfish Inlet THA

Last updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The District 13: Crawfish Inlet Terminal Harvest Area Salmon Management Plan (5 AAC 33.380) states that the department, in consultation with NSRAA, shall, by EO, open and close the Crawfish Inlet THA to provide for the harvest of hatchery-produced Chinook and chum salmon by purse seine, drift gillnet, and troll gear. The runs of Chinook and chum salmon to Crawfish Inlet are managed with a troll priority. There are no scheduled purse seine openings for the Crawfish Inlet THA in 2026.

NSRAA expects a run of 281,000 chum and 500 Chinook salmon for the Crawfish Inlet remote release site. NSRAA plans on conducting a cost-recovery fishery this season in Crawfish Inlet. The number of chum salmon available for common property harvest will depend entirely on the progress of the cost-recovery fishery. No chum salmon are expected to be needed for broodstock in Crawfish Inlet.

For inseason updates go to the NSRAA website at http://www.nsraa.org/.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Thomas Bay THA

Last updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

NSRAA is forecasting a total run of 115,000 chum salmon for the Thomas Bay THA. A portion of the run will be harvested in common property fisheries in Chatham Strait and Frederick Sound. No cost recovery is planned in 2026. The Thomas Bay THA will be open to common property purse seine and troll fisheries from Sunday, June 21, through Saturday, August 8, 2026. Purse seine openings will occur on Sundays and Thursdays, and troll openings will occur on days closed to purse seining.

Further details of the 2026 Thomas Bay THA fishing schedule and area were announced in a separate ADF&G advisory announcement released on April 10.

For inseason updates go to the NSRAA website at http://www.nsraa.org/.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Southeast Cove THA

Last updated: Friday, May 15, 2026

The Southeast Cove THA will be managed in accordance with the District 9: Southeast Cove Terminal Harvest Area Management Plan (5 AAC 33.387). In 2026, NSRAA is forecasting a run of 105,000 summer chum and 860 Chinook salmon for the Southeast Cove THA. In 2026, it is anticipated that the Southeast Cove THA will be cost recovery only and common property purse seine opportunity will not be provided. However, if significant numbers of fish remain after cost recovery operations are completed, common property opportunity may be provided via EO, dependent on the presence of wild salmon stocks in the area. If closures or openings are warranted, they will be announced by advisory announcement.

Further details of the 2026 Southeast Cove THA fishing schedule and area were announced in a separate ADF&G advisory announcement released on April 15.

For inseason updates go to the NSRAA website at http://www.nsraa.org/.

For more information, please visit the ADF&G website for the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat Management Area.

Port Ascumcion THA

Last updated: Friday, May 15, 2026

For 2026, SSRAA has forecasted a total run of 354,000 summer chum salmon with an anticipated terminal run of 248,000 summer chum salmon. The Port Asumcion summer chum return is intercepted in District 3 and 4 fisheries, and terminal harvest in this area is primarily designated for cost recovery. The Port Asumcion THA is not scheduled to open to common property terminal harvest during the 2026 season. If cost recovery is secured and a fishery is warranted, it will be announced by advisory announcement and opened by emergency order in consultation with SSRAA.

For inseason updates go to the SSRAA website at http://www.ssraa.org/.

Burnett Inlet THA

Last updated: Friday, May 15, 2026

The Burnett Inlet Terminal Harvest Area (THA) commercial salmon troll fishery will open for the harvest of chum, coho, sockeye, and pink salmon from 12:01 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2026, until closed by emergency order. The Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association is forecasting a total return of approximately 426,000 hatchery-produced summer chum salmon and 11,600 hatchery-produced fall chum salmon to the Burnett Inlet THA.

Further details of the 2026 Burnett Inlet THA fishing schedule and area were announced in a separate ADF&G advisory announcement released on April 15.

For inseason updates go to the SSRAA website at http://www.ssraa.org/.

Speel Arm THA

Last updated: Thursday, May 14, 2026

The 2026 total run forecast for Snettisham Hatchery sockeye salmon is 83,000 fish, below the 144,000 fish average. These fish will be principally harvested in the traditional District 11 commercial drift gillnet fishery. Common property fishery openings may occur during August in the Speel Arm THA (waters of Speel Arm north of Sharp Point). Timing of openings in the THA will depend on sockeye salmon escapement into Speel Lake and DIPAC’s progress toward broodstock goals. DIPAC cost-recovery efforts in the special harvest area during July will be limited to waters in the immediate vicinity of the hatchery where wild and hatchery stocks are well segregated. Fishery management decisions for the Speel Arm THA will be made in consultation with DIPAC.

For inseason updates go to the DIPAC website at https://www.dipac.net/

Amalga Harbor THA

Last updated: Thursday, May 14, 2026

Common property purse seine opportunities in the Amalga Harbor THA will be based on run strength of hatchery-produced chum salmon, progress toward DIPAC cost-recovery goals, expected effort levels, and considerations for nontarget species. Openings may occur in Section 11-A and will be limited to a portion of the Amalga Harbor THA, Subdistrict 111-55. These openings may occur in July, will only be on Thursdays, and will be limited to 9 hours (9:00 am–6:00 pm). If there are conservation concerns for non-target species in nearby systems, the open area or time may be reduced. Details of the open area and times will be included in the normal purse seine advisory announcement at the appropriate time.

For inseason updates go to the DIPAC website at https://www.dipac.net/

Boat Harbor THA

Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2026

The outside waters of the Boat Harbor Terminal Harvest Area (THA) opened on Sunday, July 19, for a four-day fishing period, while the inside waters remained open continuously.

Approximately 34 vessels fished the outside waters and 15 vessels fished the inside waters of the THA this week, representing a decline in effort from previous weeks. Chum salmon catch rates also declined from previous weeks as the peak of the return has passed. The weekly chum salmon harvest from the THA is estimated at approximately 17,000 fish. Other species harvested in the THA included 1,200 sockeye salmon and 800 pink salmon.

Chum salmon size continued to decline this week, with an increasing proportion of dark fish observed in the harvest. DIPAC samples collected from the THA also reflected this trend, with an average weight of 6.8 pounds and 77% females.

Next week (SW 31), the outside waters of the THA will again open for four days within two nautical miles of the shoreline. Additional fishing opportunity may be provided later in the week if warranted by the continued strong abundance of wild sockeye salmon returning to the Chilkat and Chilkoot rivers.

The inside waters of the Boat Harbor THA will remain open continuously until further notice.

For inseason updates go to the DIPAC website at https://www.dipac.net/