From bad to worse: State announces more king salmon fishing shutdowns for Susitna Valley
Anglers and fishing businesses from Wasilla north knew the chinook season would be grim — but not this grim.
Fishing
All king salmon fishing on the Kenai River closed
Weak returns forced the latest restriction. Good news: Sockeye fishing at the Russian River is forecast to be good.
First place in Ship Creek king salmon derby goes to angler with a nearly 29-pounder, the smallest winning fish in the contest’s history
Gary Sipary’s king weighed 28.95 pounds, beating the previous tiniest-winner when angler Jioji Lino claimed victory in 2013 with a 29.1-pounder.
Dismal Copper River salmon run prompts ‘unprecedented’ shutdown of dipnetting at Chitina
Biologists blame the "Blob" of warm water in the Gulf of Alaska for poor sockeye returns that also led to the second lowest commercial harvest in 50 years.
Weak king salmon return prompts Kenai Peninsula fishing closures
Beginning Saturday and extending through mid-July, no sport fishing will be allowed on the Anchor and Ninilchik rivers and Deep Creek drainages.
Fish on: First round of stocking complete for Anchorage lakes
Eight hundred thousand rainbow trout and Arctic char will be placed this summer in Southcentral Alaska.
What to know before you go fishing in Southcentral Alaska
Sportfishing regulations in Alaska can be complex and difficult to understand, even for the experts.
Here are the best bets for sportfishing in Southcentral Alaska this holiday weekend
Early-season salmon fishing is cool, but trout is heating up on the eve of Memorial Day weekend.
Quick to catch, quick to cook: Meet Alaska’s humble hooligan
The slender, silver fish bring the promise of something bigger. Once hooligan hit Southcentral Alaska rivers, salmon are soon to follow.
Kodiak fisherman killed in accident on trawler in Bering Sea
Christopher "Callie" O’Callaghan was struck by a line during fishing operations last weekend and died on the vessel, authorities said.
Why aren’t more fishermen using this lifesaving device?
A simple device called an E-Stop has been available for over 10 years to prevent deck winch injuries.
To grow, fly-fishing industry looks to women
Women are the fastest growing demographic in fly fishing, one of the most male-dominated outdoor sports.
Idaho man pockets $15,241 for winning Homer halibut derby
The winning fish was the third-smallest since the derby began in 1986.
Silver lining for Southcentral Alaska anglers: Cohos biting everywhere
The bag limit has been boosted in several waterways, including Ship Creek, where anglers can now bring home six silvers.
Mat-Su anglers hammer state over ‘chronic failure’ to get salmon past Cook Inlet commercial fleet
A late surge of silver salmon still wasn't enough to offset the contention from anglers, guides and local commissioners that state managers allowed driftnetters to take too many fish.
Silver salmon limit increases in some Mat-Su streams
A late-season surge of fish prompted an increase in limits.
Will late surge deflate this week’s meeting on Cook Inlet salmon?
While both the Deshka River and Fish Creek are seeing a bull rush of silver salmon late in the season, the popular Little Susitna River is still struggling.
Waiting game ends with $10,000 payday for Big Lake angler
C.H. Schroeder caught a 15.2-pound coho on Thursday to win the 62nd annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby.
With landing of 15.2-pound coho, Seward derby streak continues
Since the first derby in 1956, every winner has topped 15 pounds.
Angler’s little fish worth a big prize in Seward derby
Ian Wetherhorn's 3.62-pound tagged coho is worth a new truck.