Jul
27
to Jul 31

District 4A and the Koyukuk River

Boundaries: from the ADFG regulatory marker ¾ mile downriver from Old Paradise Village upstream to the tip of Cone Point, and the Koyukuk River

Communities: Grayling, Anvik, Kaltag, Nulato, Koyukuk, Huslia, Hughes, Alatna, Allakaket, Bettles, Wiseman, and Coldfoot

All gill net fishing closed effective Sunday, July 27 at 12pm

Gill net fishing with 4-inch or smaller mesh and manned fish wheel for nonsalmon reopens Thursday, July 31 at noon 

Weekly gill net and manned fish wheel opening schedule:

Thursdays at noon - Sundays at noon until further notice

Special notes: 

A subsistence fishing permit is required for all species in the Koyukuk River above Bettles, including the communities of Wiseman and Coldfoot. Gillnets in the permit area will not reopen until August 20.

More info: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1710877463.pdf

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Jul
27
to Jul 31

Coastal District, Districts 1, 2, 3, and the Innoko River area: 4 inch Gillnet & Manned Fish Wheel Closing

Coastal District, Districts 1, 2, 3, and the Innoko River area

Boundaries: from the Naskonat Peninsula north to Point Romanof upstream to an ADFG regulatory marker ¾ mile downriver from Old Paradise Village, including the Black River, Anuk River, and the 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

Gill net fishing and manned fish wheels for nonsalmon closes, Sunday, July 27 at 12:00 p.m until Thursday, July 31 at 12:00 p.m. Weekly fishing with these methods (4 inch mesh or smaller) will be open from Thursdays at noon through Sundays at noon.

During these closures, gill nets and fish wheels are not allowed.

Fishing for nonsalmon with selective gear remains open 24/7, including during gill net closures. Selective gear includes: rod and pole, dip net, beach seine, hand line, long line, and fyke net.

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Aug
3
to Aug 7

Districts 4 BC & 5ABC

Boundaries: from the tip of Cone Point upstream to the ADFG regulatory marker two miles downstream of Waldron Creek

Communities: Galena, Ruby, Tanana, and Rampart

Until further notice: Gillnets are restricted to 4-inch mesh or smaller, 60-feet in length, and must be operated as a set net to target nonsalmon.

All gill net fishing closed effective Sunday, August 3 at 12pm

Gill net fishing with 4-inch or smaller mesh and manned fish wheel for nonsalmon reopens Thursday, August 7 at noon 

Weekly gill net and manned fish wheel opening schedule:

Thursdays at noon - Sundays at noon until further notice

Special notes: A subsistence permit is required to fish for all species in Subdistrict 5-C from the western-most tip of Garnet Island upstream to the ADF&G regulatory marker two miles downstream of Waldron Creek (Dalton Highway bridge area). If you are outside the permit area, contact the Fairbanks office at 907-459-7274 for a subsistence harvest calendar.

More info: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1715513805.pdf

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Jul
26

Subdistrict 5-D Lower: All Gillnets Removed July 9-26th

Subdistrict 5-D Lower is from an ADF&G regulatory marker two miles downstream of Waldron Creek upstream to the Hadweenzic River and all other adjacent tributaries, including the communities of 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.

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.

Read Full Announcement and Specific Boundaries Here: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1700096843.pdf

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Jul
24
to Jul 27

Coastal District, Districts 1, 2, 3, and the Innoko River area: 4 inch Gillnet & Manned Fish Wheel Opening

Coastal District, Districts 1, 2, 3, and the Innoko River area

Boundaries: from the Naskonat Peninsula north to Point Romanof upstream to an ADFG regulatory marker ¾ mile downriver from Old Paradise Village, including the Black River, Anuk River, and the 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

Gill net fishing reopened for nonsalmon fishing using 4-inch or smaller mesh gill nets and manned fish wheels today, Thursday, July 24 at 12:00 p.m until Sunday, July 27 at 12:00 p.m. Weekly fishing with these methods will be open from Thursdays at noon through Sundays at noon.

During these weekend openings, gill nets must be operated in ways that avoid incidental harvest of salmon. If king, chum, or coho salmon are caught, fishers are encouraged to move their nets. Gill nets must be 4-inch or smaller mesh, a set net, no longer than 60 feet, and marked with a buoy or float displaying the fisher’s first initial, last name, and address. To help salmon reach the spawning grounds, all king, chum, and coho must be released alive, regardless of gear type. Pink and sockeye may be retained. Any salmon caught dead may be kept.

Fishing for nonsalmon with selective gear remains open 24/7, including during gill net closures. Selective gear includes: rod and pole, dip net, beach seine, hand line, long line, and fyke net.

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Jul
20

Subdistricts 5-A, 5-B, and 5-C: 4-inch Mesh Gillnet Opening

Subdistrict 5-A, B, and C is from Illinois Creek to the ADF&G regulatory marker two miles downstream of Waldron Creek including Tanana and Rampart

4-inch and smaller mesh nets may be used again starting until 8 p.m. Sunday July 20 to target nonsalmon.

  • Restricted to 60-feet or less in length

  • Must be operated as a set net near shore

  • Pink and sockeye salmon may be retained.

  • Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.

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)

Read Full Announcement and Specific Boundaries Here: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1700096843.pdf

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Jul
20

Gillnet Closure: Coastal District, 1, 2, and 3 (including Innoko River)

Coastal District, Districts 1, 2, and 3 (including the Innoko River) including the communities of 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.

All 4-inch gillnets must be removed from the water by 12:00 p.m. Sunday, July 20. Fishing with 4-inch or smaller mesh gillnets and manned fish wheels will reopen Thursday, July 24 at 12:00 p.m. and continue on the Thursday to Sunday schedule until further notice.

ADFG Announcement: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1706080601.pdf

USFWS Announcement: https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/fisheries-special-actions

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Jul
16

Subdistricts 4-B and 4-C: 4-inch Mesh Gillnet Opening

Subdistricts 4-B and 4-C includes the communities of Galena and Ruby

4-inch and smaller mesh nets may be used again starting 8 p.m. Wednesday July 16 to target nonsalmon.

  • Restricted to 60-feet or less in length

  • Must be operated as a set net near shore

  • Pink and sockeye salmon may be retained.

  • Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.

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.

Read Full Announcement and Specific Boundaries Here: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1700096843.pdf

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Jul
16

Koyukuk River: 4-inch Mesh Gillnet Opening

The Koyukuk River includes the communities of Huslia, Hughes, Allakaket, Alatna, Bettles, Wiseman, and Coldfoot

4-inch and smaller mesh nets may be used again starting 8 p.m. Wednesday July 16 to target nonsalmon.

  • Restricted to 60-feet or less in length

  • Must be operated as a set net near shore

  • Pink and sockeye salmon may be retained.

  • Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.

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.

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 3½ 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.

Read Full Announcement and Specific Boundaries Here: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1700096843.pdf

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Jul
15
to Jul 16

Fall Salmon Fishing Closures for Coastal District, District 1, 2, and 3 (including Innoko River)

Coastal District, Districts 1, 2, and 3 (including the Innoko River) including the communities of 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.

Effective 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, subsistence fishing for fall chum and coho salmon will close to all users. Chinook, chum, and coho salmon must be released alive immediately from nonlethal gear types.

Currently, 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. All 4-inch gillnets must be removed from the water by 12:00 p.m. Sunday, July 20. Fishing with 4-inch or smaller mesh gillnets and manned fish wheels will reopen Thursday, July 24 at 12:00 p.m. and continue on the Thursday to Sunday schedule until further notice.

ADFG Announcement: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1706080601.pdf

USFWS Announcement: https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/fisheries-special-actions

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Jul
14

Subdistrict 4-A Upper: 4-inch Mesh Gillnet Opening

Subdistrict 4-A upper is from Stink Creek upstream to the tip of Cone Point, including Kaltag, Nulato, and Koyukuk

4-inch and smaller mesh nets may be used again starting 8 p.m. Monday, July 14 to target nonsalmon.

  • Restricted to 60-feet or less in length

  • Must be operated as a set net near shore

  • Pink and sockeye salmon may be retained.

  • Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.

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.

Read Full Announcement and Specific Boundaries Here:https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1700096843.pdf

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Jul
9

Subdistrict 5-D Lower: All Gillnets Removed July 9-26th

Subdistrict 5-D Lower is from an ADF&G regulatory marker two miles downstream of Waldron Creek upstream to the Hadweenzic River and all other adjacent tributaries, including the communities of 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.

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.

Read Full Announcement and Specific Boundaries Here: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1700096843.pdf

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Jun
20

YUKON AREA SALMON CLOSURE: Koyukuk River

Including: Huslia, Hughes, Allakaket, Alatna, Bettles, Wiseman, and Coldfoot

Effective 8:00 PM, Friday, June 20, 2025

  • Gillnets larger than 4-inch mesh and longer than 60 feet are not allowed.

  • 4-inch or smaller mesh gillnets may be used to fish for nonsalmon but must be operated as setnets near shore.

  • The use of fish wheels is not permitted.

  • Chinook and summer chum salmon must be released alive if caught. They may only be kept if found dead.

A subsistence fishing permit is required for all species in the Koyukuk River above Bettles, including Wiseman. In this permit area, gillnets must be 3½ inches or smaller mesh and cannot be used from June 30 to August 20. Get a permit here: https://shorturl.at/tGxz3

More info here: https://shorturl.at/IYrEW

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Jun
18

YUKON AREA GILLNET CLOSURE: District 2

Including: Mountain Village, Pitkas Point, St. Mary’s, Pilot Station, and Marshall

Effective 8:00 PM, Wednesday June 18th until Saturday, July 5th

Management Actions: ALL gillnets must be removed from the water.

Fishing for nonsalmon is still allowed during this period, but it is limited to non-lethal 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.

More info here: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1676448660.pdf

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Jun
16

YUKON AREA GILLNET CLOSURE: Coastal District & District 1

Including: Chevak, Hooper Bay, Scammon Bay, Emmonak, Nunam Iqua, Alakanuk, and Kotlik

Effective 8:00 PM, Monday, June 16th until Thursday, July 3rd

Management Actions: ALL gillnets must be removed from the water.

Fishing for nonsalmon is still allowed during this period, but it is limited to non-lethal 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.

More info here: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1676448660.pdf

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Jun
16

YUKON AREA SALMON CLOSURE: Districts 4-B, 4-C

Including: Galena and Ruby

Effective 8:00 PM, Monday, June 16, 2025

  • Gillnets larger than 4-inch mesh and longer than 60 feet are not allowed.

  • 4-inch or smaller mesh gillnets may be used to fish for nonsalmon but must be operated as setnets near shore.

  • The use of fish wheels is not permitted.

  • Chinook and summer chum salmon must be released alive if caught. They may only be kept if found dead.

More info here: https://shorturl.at/IYrEW

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Jun
14

YUKON AREA SALMON CLOSURE: Upper 4-A District

Including: Kaltag, Nulato, and Koyukuk

Effective 8:00pm, Saturday, June 14, 2025

  • Gillnets larger than 4-inch mesh and longer than 60 feet are not allowed.

  • 4-inch or smaller mesh gillnets may be used to fish for nonsalmon but must be operated as setnets near shore.

  • The use of fish wheels is not permitted.

  • Chinook and summer chum salmon must be released alive if caught. They may only be kept if found dead.

More info: https://shorturl.at/wHDV1

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Jun
11

YUKON AREA SALMON CLOSURE: Lower 4-A District

Including: Grayling and Anvik

Effective 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 11

  • Gillnets larger than 4-inch mesh and longer than 60 feet are not allowed.

  • 4-inch or smaller mesh gillnets may be used to fish for nonsalmon but must be operated as setnets near shore.

  • The use of fish wheels is not permitted.

  • Chinook and summer chum salmon must be released alive if caught. They may only be kept if found dead.

More info: https://shorturl.at/wHDV1

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Jun
3

YUKON AREA SALMON CLOSURE: District 2

Salmon Fishing Closure Notice for District 2
Includes the communities of: Mountain Village, Pitkas Point, St. Mary’s, Pilot Station, and Marshall

Effective 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 3:

  • Chinook and chum salmon fishing is CLOSED

  • Gillnets larger than 4-inch mesh are not allowed

  • Gillnets 4-inch or smaller mesh may be used to target nonsalmon

  • Must be 60 feet or less in length

  • Must be operated as a set net near shore

Closures will continue moving upriver based on run timing.

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Jun
1

YUKON AREA SALMON CLOSURE: Coastal District and District 1

Closure Notice for Coastal District and District 1
From the Naskonat Peninsula north to Point Romanof, including the Black River and the communities of: Chevak, Hooper Bay, Scammon Bay, Emmonak, Nunam Iqua, Alakanuk, and Kotlik

Effective 8 p.m. Sunday, June 1:

  • Chinook and chum salmon fishing is CLOSED

  • Gillnets larger than 4-inch mesh are not allowed

  • Gillnets 4-inch or smaller mesh may be used to target nonsalmon

  • Must be 60 feet or less in length

  • Must be operated as a set net near shore

Closures will continue moving upriver based on run timing.

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