The Alaska Board of Fisheries designated the early run as a stock of management concern in March.
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Board of Fish bans spearfishing for sockeye at Sitka’s Redoubt Lake Falls
Proponents of the ban argued that spearfishing was inefficient, dangerous and disruptive to schooling sockeye — and likely illegal in any case.
Homer fisherman appointed to Board of Fish
He says he’s interested in making sure residents of coastal communities have the resources to participate in local commercial fishing.
Board of Fish moves Southeast’s commercial pot shrimp fishery from fall to spring
Fishery managers supported the change because of its potential to boost shrimp numbers.
Board votes to continue conservation measures for weak Southeast Alaska king salmon stocks
Some stocks are forecast to be at their lowest levels on record this year and others have rebounded a little under fishery closures.
Board of Fish approves compromise for Southeast king salmon management
The compromise would leave sport fishing bag limits unchanged throughout the season.
Alaska Board of Fisheries seat remains vacant more than one month after deadline to appoint successor
A spokesperson for Gov. Dunleavy said that the administration is still taking applications for the vacant seat on the Alaska Board of Fisheries.
Board of Fish will not move Southeast meeting back to Ketchikan
The board voted 4-2 against moving the meeting back to Ketchikan despite dozens of comments urging it to hold the meeting in Southeast Alaska.
Fishing groups hold hope and skepticism before first bycatch task force meeting
The task force will study the impacts of bycatch on what it calls “high-value” state fisheries.
Board of Fish will consider moving Southeast meeting back to Ketchikan
The board is asking for public comment on whether to move the postponed meeting back to Ketchikan after originally rescheduling it for Anchorage.