Fishing in Alaska comes in multiple flavors. Tens of thousands of people harvest and feast on salmon, halibut, crab, trout, and other varieties of finfish and shellfish under subsistence, personal use, and sport fishing regulations.

This summary of Alaska sport and personal use fishing and shellfish regulations is published by the Division of Sport Fish as a service to anglers. It is not intended to be a complete digest of all fishing regulations. For a complete list of all sport fishing regulations, see the Alaska Administrative Code, Title 5 at:

2021 Alaska salmon fisheries and review of the 2020 season. Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Special Publication No. 21-07, Anchorage. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) administers all programs and activities free from discrimination

Effective July 14, Ship Creek is open to fishing 24 hours a day. Fishing for coho salmon in Ship Creek has slowed but a few fish are still moving through. Try drifting salmon roe under a slip bobber or casting spinners. On August 19, 2021, by emergency order the bag and possession limit was increased for coho salmon to six fish.

COVID-19 Requirements for Travelers to Alaska . August Fishing Reports 2021. August is our best month for catching and harvesting coho (silver salmon). We have had more reservations than usual in 2021 — but still have some availability starting August 17 — note please call to discuss availability — 907-746-2199.