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Alaska Fishing News Karluk River King Salmon Sport Fishery Restricted to Non-Retention
Alaska Fishing News Karluk River King Salmon Sport Fishery Restricted to Non-Retention
| Karluk River King Salmon Sport Fishery Restricted to Non-Retention |
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Effective June 1, 2008 The Karluk River biological escapement goal of 3,600 – 7,300 king salmon was not achieved in 2006 or 2007. The escapement of 1,500 king salmon in 2007 was the lowest count on record since 1975, and the department forecast models predict another poor run in 2008. As a result, sport fishing for king salmon in the Karluk River drainage, including the lagoon and outlet stream, will be restricted to non-retention. King salmon may not be retained or possessed, and king salmon caught may not be removed from the water and must be released immediately. In addition, the use of bait is prohibited downstream of Karluk Lake. These restrictions will be in effect from June 1 – July 25, 2008. For more information, contact the Division of Sport Fish office in Kodiak at (907) 486-1880.— END — |