Exciting News for Dipnetters! 🎣

Dipnetting season kicked off on Wednesday at the Kasilof River, and it's open 24/7 until the first week of August, unless the Alaska Department of Fish and Game decides otherwise.

This personal use fishery is exclusively for Alaska residents with a valid resident sport fishing license and an Upper Cook Inlet personal use permit.

Where to Dipnet:

• Shore: From the mouth of the Kasilof River upstream to the Sterling Highway Bridge, in areas marked by Fish and Game.

• Boats: From the same beach markers to mile 4 of the river.

Important Rules:

• No King Salmon or Non-Salmon Species: Dipnetters can't harvest King salmon, Dolly Varden, or trout. If caught, these fish must be released immediately.

• Mark Your Catch: Harvested salmon must have both tailfin tips clipped.

Biologists' Predictions: Fish and Game biologists are optimistic about this year's Kasilof sockeye run, expecting it to exceed biological escapement goals. Recent years have seen record-high sockeye runs!

Harvest Limits:

• Per Permit Holder: 25 salmon

• Additional Household Member: 10 salmon

Beach Access: Dipnetters can access the beach on foot or by vehicle. Drivers must stay above the high tide mark and avoid sand dunes to protect the beach grass.

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