sockeye salmon

Sockeye salmon fishing is in full swing on the Kenai Peninsula. Anglers in Cooper Landing recently shared their thoughts and anticipations about the season so far.

The personal-use fishery at the mouth of the Kasilof River has become more popular in recent years. Last year, the river's sockeye run hit records — and current passage through the river is pointing to another big year.

The late run has already met the lower end of Fish and Game's sustainable escapement goal of 44,000 to 85,000 fish. As of Monday, the department counted 47,644 sockeye at the weir on Lower Russian Lake.

Tomorrow, anglers on the Russian River will be able to catch up to six sockeye a day and be in possession of 12 — an increase from the current bag limit of three sockeye and possession limit of six.

A “weak” run is again forecasted for Upper Cook Inlet sockeye – continuing a trend of poor runs that has fishermen worried about the future of the…

Nearly 2.5 million late-run sockeye are projected to pass through the Kenai River by the end of the month, overescaping the river by over one million…

Sport anglers can keep double the normal number of sockeye salmon in the Kenai River starting tomorrow as the run is ramping up. The Alaska Department of…

Upper Cook Inlet fishermen should expect another below-average sockeye salmon run this year.The Alaska Department of Fish and Game forecasts a return of…

The Kenai River drainage will officially close to king salmon fishing Friday due to low numbers.The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the…

Fishing for king salmon the Kenai and Kasilof rivers will be catch-and-release only starting Wednesday.The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced…