Contact:
Donn Tracy
Kodiak Sport Fish Mgmt. Biologist
Phone: 907-486-1880
July 18, 2013
Beginning 12:01 a.m., Saturday, July 20, through 11:59 p.m., Friday, August 9, the Chignik River drainage sport fishery for king salmon 20 inches and greater in length is restricted to non-retention only. Catch and release fishing is allowed, but king salmon 20 inches or greater in length may not be retained, possessed or removed from the water and must be released immediately. In addition, only one unbaited, single hook, artificial lure may be used. These restrictions apply to the entire Chignik River drainage downstream to Mensis Point.
The biological escapement goal for king salmon in the Chignik River drainage is 1,300 to 2,700 fish. The weir count as of July 15 was 606 king salmon. Based on historical run timing, approximately 50% of the escapement has occurred by July 15, and management actions are necessary to reduce king salmon mortality.
For more information contact the Division of Sport Fish office in Kodiak at (907) 486-1880.