South Peninsula Commercial Fishery Announcement #17
For Emergency Order #4-FS-M-SP-14-19
Commercial salmon fishing will be allowed in the Beaver Bay, Balboa Bay, Southwest Stepovak, East Stepovak, and Northwest Stepovak sections, excluding the waters of Orzinski Bay north of a line from Elephant Point at 55° 41.92ʹ N. lat., 160° 03.20ʹ W. long. to Waterfall Point at 55° 43.18ʹ N. lat., 160° 01.13ʹ W. long. (Statistical Area 281-50) of the Southeastern District for 132 hours from 9:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15 until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday August 20. The Stepovak Flats Section will remain closed.
As previously announced:
The current commercial salmon fishing period in the Shumagin Islands Section of the Southeastern District, the Southwestern District, and the Unimak District will be extended from 9:00 p.m. Friday, August 9 until further notice.
Commercial salmon fishing in the South Central District will be allowed from 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 5 until further notice.
Commercial salmon fishing in the Bechevin Bay Section of the Northwestern District will be allowed from 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 5 until further notice.
All closed waters in the above locations will be as described in the regulation book or as adjusted by emergency order.
The Pauloff Harbor Tribe is hiring a part-time Environmental Coordinator Assistant.
See details below for more information
The Sand Point School is looking for substitutes in teaching, cooking, maintenance and more!
Bring two forms of ID and a desire to help serve our students to the Sand Point School this Wednesday, August the 14th at 6:30pm to go through the required background check and have your name added to the substitute roster!
Download the meeting audio (MP3):
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Download the Aleutians East Borough Assembly meeting agenda (PDF, 0.2MB):
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Download the Aleutians East Borough Assembly meeting packet (PDF, 4.5MB):
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2015 salmon haul on F/V Celtic, a 58’ hansen purse seiner fishing out of Sand Point.
Alaska Peninsula Biologist Lisa Fox discusses the beginning of August for the 2019 Salmon Season and the potential for openings
Topics Discussed:
– Opportunities for fishing in the Shumagin Islands
– Harvest Observations
– Mainland and Area Escapement
– …And More!
Download the Fisheries Interview with Area Biologist Lisa Fox Discussing the August Fisheries Report(mp3, 1 MB, 5 minutes)
South Peninsula Commercial Fishery Announcement #14 For Emergency Order #4-FS-M-SP-11-19
Commercial salmon fishing will be allowed for 61 hours from 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 5 until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 in the Shumagin Islands Section of the Southeastern District, the Southwestern District, and the Unimak District.
Commercial salmon fishing in the South Central District will be allowed from 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 5 until further notice.
Commercial salmon fishing in the Bechevin Bay Section of the Northwestern District will be allowed from 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 5 until further notice.
All closed waters in the above locations will be as described in the regulation book or as adjusted by emergency order.
The Shumagin Corporation is hiring for a Head Barkeep and Manager of the Sand Point Tavern!
2015 salmon haul on F/V Celtic, a 58’ hansen purse seiner fishing out of Sand Point.
Alaska Peninsula Biologist Lisa Fox discusses the July portion of the 2019 Salmon Season and the current escapement for the August fishery.
Topics Discussed:
– Pink and Chum Escapement for July
– Orzinski System Escapement
– Potential Openings in August
– …And More!
Download the Fisheries Interview with Area Biologist Lisa Fox Discussing the July Fishery(mp3, 1 MB, 11 minutes)
Please join us at the harbor gear shed on Saturday, June 29th to raise funds for KSDP radio while enjoying authentic southern-style ribs, games, door prizes, and raffles.
In the event of bad weather, we will be moving to the Sand Point City Gym as a back-up venue.
2015 salmon haul on F/V Celtic, a 58’ hansen purse seiner fishing out of Sand Point.
Alaska Peninsula Biologist Lisa Fox discusses the beginning of the 2019 Salmon Season and the unique circumstances being observed by the fisherman and Dept. of Fish and Game.
Topics Discussed:
– Potential for Restrictions in June and July Openers
– The record breaking June pink salmon harvest
– The low returns of sockeye salmon
-….and more!
Download the Fisheries Interview with Area Biologist Lisa Fox Discussing the June Harvest Report(mp3, 3.3 MB, 15 minutes)
The Department of Fish and Game for the Aleutians East Salmon Area discusses the upcoming 2019 salmon season and answers questions from the fisherman on specific details including new schedules and regulations.
Download the meeting audio here (MP3, 10MB):
Download the 2019 Pre-Season Salmon Meeting Here!
