(Dillingham) - The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is increasing the bag and possession limit for sockeye salmon to 10 fish, with no size limit, in all waters of the Wood River drainage, effective 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, June 30 through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, December 31, 2026. The bag and possession limit for other salmon, except king and sockeye salmon, remains at five fish with no size limit. The limits for salmon, other than king and sockeye salmon, are in combination with the more liberal limits for sockeye salmon.

The escapement of sockeye salmon in the Wood River is projecting to exceed the escapement goal of 700,000 – 1,800,000 fish. Therefore, it is warranted to increase the bag and possession limit for sockeye salmon in the Wood River sport fishery.

“This year’s sockeye salmon run on the Wood River is anticipated to exceed the upper end of the escapement goal, therefore it is warranted to provide additional opportunity” stated Assistant Area Management Biologist Greta Hayden-Pless.

For additional information, please contact Assistant Area Management Biologist Greta Hayden-Pless at (907) 842-2427.

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