Feds Keep Lower Kuskokwim River Closed, 5 Fishing Openings Announced In July
May not be operated more than 100 feet from the ordinary high-water mark Must be spaced 150 feet apart from other set nets Must have an attached keg or buoy with the fisherman’s first initial, last name, and address Most years, federal managers relinquish control of the lower Kuskokwim River and allow the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to open it up 24/7 to gillnet fishing by early July. This year is different. Biologists are expecting a low king salmon run, similar to last year’s. But on top of that, this year is shaping up to be the worst chum salmon run on record for the Kuskokwim....
Source: kyuk.org