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ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Sam Cotten, Commissioner

DIVISION OF SPORT FISH
Tom Brookover, Director

Contact:
Tyler Polum
Assistant Area Management Biologist
Phone: 907-486-1880

June 15, 2015

AFOGNAK RIVER DRAINAGE SOCKEYE SALMON BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT INCREASED

The sport fishing bag and possession limit for sockeye salmon, 20 inches or greater in length, in the Afognak River drainage has been increased to 10 fish.  This emergency order will be in effect beginning 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, June 16.

The biological escapement goal for sockeye salmon into the Afognak River drainage is 20,000 to 50,000 fish. As of June 11, the weir count was 17,979 sockeye salmon. Based on historical run timing, the spawning escapement is projected to exceed the goal for this stock.  To provide additional sport harvest opportunity for sockeye salmon in the Afognak River drainage, the bag and possession limit for sockeye salmon, 20 inches or greater in length, is increased to 10 fish.

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