Contact:
Diane Loopstra
Fisheries Biologist
Phone: (907) 267-2529

The Division of Sport Fish has released the annual sport fish stocking plan, in draft format for public comment. The plan is posted on the agency's website at www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us, and click on “Stocking Information.” Hard copies are also available at your local ADF&G office. The deadline for comment is January 17, 2006.

The Division plans to release more than 7 million fish into the waters of Alaska every year for the next five years.

Comments may be sent to Diane Loopstra at (907) 267-2529 or e-mailed to diane_loopstra@fishgame.state.ak.us. Comments may also be mailed to 333 Raspberry Rd., Anchorage, AK 99518.

More information about the state hatchery program is posted on the Division website under “Hatchery Situation Updates.”