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Alsek River Salmon Update from August 31, 2023
Alsek River Salmon Update from August 31, 2023
Canadian Fisheries
In response to ongoing concerns over low returns of Chinook and early-migrating sockeye salmon, angling for salmon in the Alsek River watershed was prohibited until August 15, 2023. Public salmon angling is now open on the Alsek River; however, retention of Chinook salmon is prohibited for the duration of the 2023 season. Retention of sockeye salmon in the public angling fishery is currently prohibited subject to improved in-season run abundance estimates and the achievement of spawning escapement and subsistence fishery needs.
Chinook
Assessment Program | Date (as of) | Count/Catch | Average (as of date) |
Klukshu River | August 28 | 1,059 | 1,094 |
Blanchard River | August 28 | Counts available post-season | N/A |
U.S. Dry Bay Fishery Index | July 16 | 169 | ~ 400 Chinook for the season |
Sockeye
Assessment Program | Date (as of) | Count/Catch | Average (as of date) |
Klukshu River | August 28 | 2,324 | 5,619 |
Village Creek | August 28 | 74 | 384 |
U.S. Dry Bay Fishery Index | July 16 | 2,601 | 5,778 Sockeye |
Fore more information, view the full report here: Alsek River Salmon Update – Aug 31, 2023