News Flash
March 31, 2009

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) confirmed today that the abundance index for SE Alaska in 2009 is 1.33.  The all gear quota is 218,800 fish.

The king salmon management plan dictates that when the abundance index is greater than 1.2 and less than or equal to 1.5 the commissioner SHALL implement the following measures:

1. a resident bag limit of 2 king salmon;

2. a nonresident bag limit of 1 king salmon;

3. a nonresident annual limit of 3 king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length.

These are for the entire season, barring some conservation (escapement) issue arising.

Look for the next SEAGO Newsletter for additional important information coming soon!