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King Salmon

As of June 15, fishing for king salmon is now open in the majority of our local waters. Due to reduced nonresident harvest in the sport fishery related to COVID-19, the Southeast Alaska regional king salmon bag, possession, and annual limits were increased last week. Updated king salmon regulations as of June 15th are listed below:

Alaska resident:

• Daily bag and possession limit of 3 king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length.

Nonresident:

• Daily bag and possession limit of 1 king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length.

• Annual limit of 4 king salmon. Anglers are reminded that...