Sand Point Commercial Salmon Fishing Announcement #2 June 14, 2012

Sand Point Commercial Salmon Fishery Announcement # 02 For Emergency Order #4-FS-M-SP-02-12

The Southeastern District Mainland Section of the Southeastern District will open to commercial salmon fishing for 48 hours from noon Saturday, June 16 until noon Monday, June 18, 2012. Fishermen are reminded that only set gillnet gear may be used in the Southeastern District Mainland prior to July 11.

All closed waters in the above locations will be as described in the regulation book or as adjusted by emergency order.
Statistical charts and harvest strategies are available at the Sand Point, Cold Bay, and Port Moller Fish and Game offices. Commercial salmon fishing regulations, commercial harvest, escapement, and news releases can be found on the ADF&G website at: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=commercialbyareaakpeninsula.salmon.

Salmon fishery announcements will be broadcast on VHF channels 6 and 73 daily at 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and may also be obtained from ADF&G in Sand Point at 383-2334 (383-ADFG).