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 until further notice
Last updated: July 24, 2025
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District 4A and the Koyukuk River
Communities: Grayling, Anvik, Kaltag, Nulato, Koyukuk, Huslia, Hughes, Alatna, Allakaket, Bettles, Wiseman, and Coldfoot
Management Actions:
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.
Last updated: July 29, 2025
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Districts 4 BC & 5ABC
Communities: Galena, Ruby, Tanana, and Rampart
Management Actions:
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.
Last updated: July 29, 2025
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Subdistrict 5-D Lower
Communities: Stevens Village and Beaver
Management Actions:
Effective 8 p.m. Saturday July 26 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.
Special notes:
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 29, 2025
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Subdistrict 5-D Middle
Communities: Venetie, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek and Fort Yukon
Management Actions:
All gillnet fishing is currently closed; 4-inch and smaller mesh nets may not be used until 8 p.m. Wednesday July 30.
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.
Special notes:
In Birch Creek and the subsistence area of Beaver Creek below Moose Creek, gillnet mesh size may not exceed 4 inches.
Last updated: July 29, 2025
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Subdistrict 5-D Upper
Communities: Circle and Eagle
Management Actions:
All gillnet fishing is currently closed; 4-inch and smaller mesh nets may not be used until 8 p.m. Sunday, August 3.
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.
Special notes:
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 29, 2025
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Subdistrict 6-A and Kantishna River
Communities: Kantishna River drainage, Lake Minchumina, and Manley
Management Actions:
Effective 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22; 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 dip net, beach seine, hand line, longline, and fyke net. Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.
Special notes:
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 29, 2025
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Subdistrict 6-B and Old Minto Area
Communities: Minto and Nenana
Management Actions:
Effective 8 p.m. Thursday, July 24 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 dip net, beach seine, hand line, longline, and fyke net. Chinook and chum salmon must be released alive.
Special notes:
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 29, 2025
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Upper Tanana Area
Communities: Delta Junction area, Dot Lake, Tanacross, Tetlin, Tok, Northway, and Nabesna
Management Actions:
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.
Special notes:
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 29, 2025