2024 Fishing Season Openers

Open until further notice:

Kalskag Line Drift Gillnet (see map below)

This opportunity applies to the main stem of the Kuskokwim River upstream of the Kalskag Line to the lower boundary of the Aniak Box. Gillnets are restricted to 6-inch or less mesh and must not exceed 25 fathoms (150 feet) in length and 45 meshes in depth. All salmon may be retained in this section of the river.

Drift Gillnet in Sections 4 and 5

This opportunity applies to the area stretching from the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge boundary near Aniak to the Kuskokwim River’s headwaters. Gillnets are restricted to 6-inch or less mesh and must not exceed 25 fathoms (150 feet) in length and 45 meshes in depth. All salmon may be retained in this section of the river.

Rod and Reel within refuge boundary (includes Aniak Box and tributaries)

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 1, rod and reel fishing is open for all species of salmon until further notice in all refuge waters, including tributaries and the Aniak Box.