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Subsistence Fishing Opportunities In Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge

Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge

These restrictions apply to users fishing from Yukon Delta boundary at Kuskokwim River mouth to ADF&G regulatory marker ½ mile above Tuluksak River:

  • May 28 – June 1, 2019: 6 inch or less gillnets for federally qualified users.
    • When using 6 inch or smaller mesh, gillnet depth may not be more than 45 meshes deep. Also, net length may not exceed 50 fathoms (300 feet). 
  • June 1 – June 11, 2019: Harvest of Chinook Salmon allowable with Dip Nets, Beach Seines, Fish Wheels & Rod and Reel in mainstem Kuskokwim River.
    • **Gillnets in mainstem not allowed until announced**
    • **Gillnets and all other methods in salmon spawning tributaries not allowed for Chinook Salmon**
    • **Gillnets in non-salmon spawning tributaries allowed above 100 yards**

These restrictions apply to users fishing at ADF&G regulatory marker ½ mile above Tuluksak River to Yukon Delta National Wildlife boundary above Aniak:

  • May 28 - June 1, 2019: No restrictions.
    • When using 6 inch or smaller mesh, gillnet depth may not be more than 45 meshes deep. If using greater than 6 inch gillnets, depth may not exceed 35 meshes deep.
  • June 1 –June 11, 2019: Harvest of Chinook Salmon allowable with Dip Nets, Beach Seines, Fish Wheels & Rod and Reel in mainstem Kuskokwim River.
    • **Gillnets in mainstem not allowed until announced**
    • **Gillnets and all other methods in salmon spawning tributaries not allowed for Chinook Salmon**
    • **Gillnets in non-salmon spawning tributaries allowed above 100 yards**