Petersburg Pilot -

Salmon: King salmon fishing has slowed down as typical during this time of year. Catch rates have dropped in the Wrangell Narrows/Blind Slough THA and the dry hot weather is challenging for the king salmon above Blind River Rapids attempting to return to the hatchery.

The Wrangell Narrows/Blind Slough THA remains open until July 31 with a bag and possession limit of two king salmon greater than 28” in length and two king salmon less than 28” in length. King salmon caught in this area do not count toward the nonresident annual limit.

Starting July 15, the remaining majority of the Petersburg/Wr...