The Yukon River flows with our history, culture, and responsibility
The Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (YRITFC) is a a tribal consortium representing member Tribal Governments and First Nations committed to defending salmon, our lifeways, and the future of our people. Grounded in Indigenous knowledge and leadership, we work across generations and boundaries to ensure that salmon return to our waters—and to our communities—for generations to come.
Founded on tribal unity, the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission was formed for the health and wellbeing of our tribal members, our future generations, and all Alaskans and Canadians who rely upon the health of the fish.
Yukon River In-Season Management Teleconference
The Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association (YRDFA) hosts weekly in-season salmon management teleconferences every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Alaska Time, from June 10 through August 12, 2025. These calls are an important space for Tribal communities, fishermen, and state and federal managers to share updates, local observations, and concerns throughout the fishing season.
Next call: July 29th at 1pm
Call-In Number: 1-866-882-2257
Participant Code: 2671212#
Join via Computer: https://webcall.turbobridge.com/ Conference ID: 98566
For more information, visit YRDFA's website.
Current Subsistence Management Actions by District or Subdistrict
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Coastal District, District 1, 2, 3 & Innoko River
Communities: Chevak, Hooper Bay, Scammon Bay,Nunam Iqua, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Emmonak, Mountain Village, Pitkas Point, St. Mary’s, Pilot Station, Marshall, Russian Mission, Holy Cross and Shageluk
Management Actions:
All subsistence fishing for fall chum and coho salmon closed Wednesday, July 16.
All gill net fishing closed Sunday, July 20 at 12pm. Gill net fishing with 4-inch or smaller mesh and manned fish wheel for nonsalmon reopens Thursday, July 24th at noon to Sunday, July 27th at noon
Weekly gill net and manned fish wheel opening schedule:
Thursdays at noon - Sundays at noon
Last updated: July 24, 2025
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Subdistrict 4-A Lower
Grayling and Anvik
Until further notice, gillnets of 4-inch or smaller mesh may be used to target nonsalmon and are restricted to 60-feet or less in length and must be operated as a set net near shore. Fishing for nonsalmon remains open 24 hours a day, seven days per week with nonlethal or selective gear types including hook and line with a rod or pole, dip net, beach seine, hand line, longline, and fyke net. Pink and sockeye salmon may be retained. Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.
Last updated: July 11, 2025
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Subdistrict 4-A Upper
Kaltag, Nulato, Koyukuk
Gillnet fishing is currently closed; 4-inch and smaller mesh nets may not be used until 8 p.m. Monday, July 14.
Fishing for nonsalmon remains open 24 hours a day, seven days per week with nonlethal or selective gear types including hook and line with a rod or pole, dip net, beach seine, hand line, longline, and fyke net. Pink and sockeye salmon may be retained. Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.
Last updated: July 11, 2025
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Subdistricts 4-B and 4-C
Galena and Ruby
All gillnet fishing is currently closed; 4-inch and smaller mesh nets may not be used until 8 p.m. Wednesday July 16.
Fishing for nonsalmon remains open 24 hours a day, seven days per week with nonlethal or selective gear types including hook and line with a rod or pole, dip net, beach seine, hand line, longline, and fyke net. Pink and sockeye salmon may be retained. Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.
Last updated: July 11, 2025
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Koyukuk River
Huslia, Hughes, Allakaket, Alatna, Bettles, Wiseman, and Coldfoot
All gillnet fishing is currently closed; 4-inch and smaller mesh nets may not be used until 8 p.m. Wednesday July 16.
Fishing for nonsalmon remains open 24 hours a day, seven days per week with nonlethal or selective gear types including hook and line with a rod or pole, dip net, beach seine, hand line, longline, and fyke net. Pink and sockeye salmon may be retained. Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.
A subsistence fishing permit is required for all species in the Koyukuk River above Bettles including the communities of Wiseman and Coldfoot. Gillnet gear in the permit area must be 31⁄2 inches or smaller mesh size. Fishing with gillnets in the permit area will close at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 29 and will not reopen until August 20.
Last updated: July 11, 2025
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Subdistricts 5-A, 5-B, and 5-C
Tanana and Rampart
All gillnet fishing is currently closed; 4-inch and smaller mesh nets may not be used until 8 p.m. Sunday July 20.
Fishing for nonsalmon remains open 24 hours a day, seven days per week with nonlethal or selective gear types including hook and line with a rod or pole, dip net, beach seine, hand line, longline, and fyke net. Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.
A subsistence permit is required to fish for all species in portions of Subdistricts 5-C and 5-D from the western most tip of Garnet Island upstream to the mouth of Dall River (Dalton Highway bridge area)
Last updated: July 11, 2025
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Subdistrict 5-D Lower
Stevens Village and Beaver
Effective 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 until 8 p.m. Saturday July 26, all gillnets must be removed from the water. Fish wheels are not allowed.
Fishing for nonsalmon remains open 24 hours a day, seven days per week with nonlethal or selective gear types including hook and line with a rod or pole, dip net, beach seine, hand line, longline, and fyke net. Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.
A subsistence permit is required to fish for all species in the portion of Subdistrict 5-D Lower from an ADF&G regulatory marker two miles downstream of Waldron Creek upstream to the mouth of Dall River.
Last updated: July 11, 2025
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Subdistrict 5-D Middle
Venetie, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, and Fort Yukon
Salmon fishing is closed. Fish wheels and gillnets larger than 4-inch are not allowed. Subsistence fishing for nonsalmon is currently open 24 hours a day, seven days per week, with 4-inch or smaller mesh gillnets and other nonsalmon gear types until the 13th.
Effective 8 p.m. Sunday, July 13 until 8 p.m. Wednesday July 30, all gillnets must be removed from the water.
Fishing for nonsalmon remains open 24 hours a day, seven days per week with nonlethal or selective gear types including hook and line with a rod or pole, dip net, beach seine, hand line, longline, and fyke net. Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.
In Birch Creek and the subsistence area of Beaver Creek below Moose Creek, gillnet mesh size may not exceed 4 inches.
Last updated: July 11, 2025
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Subdistrict 5-D Upper
Circle and Eagle
Salmon fishing is closed. Fish wheels and gillnets larger than 4-inch are not allowed. Subsistence fishing for nonsalmon is currently open 24 hours a day, seven days per week, with 4-inch or smaller mesh gillnets and other nonsalmon gear types until the 17th.
Effective 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17 until 8 p.m. Sunday, August 3, all gillnets must be removed from the water.
Fishing for nonsalmon remains open 24 hours a day, seven days per week with nonlethal or selective gear types including hook and line with a rod or pole, dip net, beach seine, hand line, longline, and fyke net. Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.
A subsistence permit is required to fish for all species from the upstream mouth of 22 Mile Slough to the U.S./Canada border.
Last updated: July 11, 2025
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Subdistrict 6-A and Kantishna River
Kantishna River drainage, Lake Minchumina, and Manley
All gillnet fishing is currently closed; 4-inch and smaller mesh nets may not be used until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22.
Fishing for nonsalmon remains open 24 hours a day, seven days per week with nonlethal or selective gear types including hook and line with a rod or pole, dip net, beach seine, hand line, longline, and fyke net. Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.
In Lake Minchumina subsistence fishing with 6-inch or smaller mesh gillnets for nonsalmon species remains open 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
Last updated: July 11, 2025
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Subdistrict 6-B and Old Minto Area
Minto and Nenana
All gillnet fishing is currently closed; 4-inch and smaller mesh nets may not be used until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 24.
Fishing for nonsalmon remains open 24 hours a day, seven days per week with nonlethal or selective gear types including hook and line with a rod or pole, dip net, beach seine, hand line, longline, and fyke net. Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.
In the Tolovana River drainage, including Minto Flats, subsistence fishing with 6-inch or smaller mesh gillnets for nonsalmon species remains open 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Note, a subsistence pike permit is required, see details below.
Last updated: July 11, 2025
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Upper Tanana Area
Delta Junction area, Dot Lake, Tanacross, Tetlin, Tok, Northway, and Nabesna
Salmon fishing is closed. Fish wheels and gillnets larger than 4-inch are not allowed. Gillnets of 4-inch or smaller mesh may be used to target nonsalmon and are restricted to 60-feet or less in length and must be operated as a set net near shore.
Fishermen are reminded that a subsistence permit is required to fish for salmon in the Tanana River drainage up to the Wood River (Subdistrict 6-A, 6-B, and Kantishna River drainage), northern pike in the Tolovana River drainage (including Minto Flats), and all species in the Upper Tanana Area. A subsistence salmon permit is not required in Lake Minchumina.
Last updated: July 11, 2025