Due to a strong return of sockeye salmon into the Kasilof River, an emergency order has been issued to increase the sockeye salmon daily sport fishing bag and possession limits to six (6) per day, twelve (12) in possession, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, July 18.


As of July 16, the escapement of sockeye salmon into the Kasilof River was 170,311 fish. The biological escapement goal is 150,000 – 250,000 fish. Based upon previous year’s escapements, approximately 50 percent of the escapement should have passed the sonar counter by July 15. At this time, the escapement rate of sockeye salmon into the Kasilof River is proceeding at a rate greater than that needed to ensure the biological escapement goal is met. Therefore, it is warranted to increase the bag and possession limit for sockeye salmon in the Kasilof River sport fishery.

The daily limits for king salmon 20 inches or longer remain one per day and one in possession. Daily limits for salmon less than 16 inches in length remain ten (10) per day, ten (10) in possession. Snagging is not permitted.

For additional information, contact Robert Begich, Area Management Biologist or Jason Pawluk, Assistant Area Management Biologist at (907) 262-9368.