The Alaska Department of Fish and Game reports Upper Cook Inlet Commercial Fishing Announcement No. 35 opens commercial salmon fishing with set gillnets in the Kalgin Island Subdistrict of Upper Cook Inlet on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Area Management Biologist Brian Marston reports that the sustainable escapement goal for Packer’s Creek sockeye salmon is 15,000–30,000 fish. As of July 28, Packers Creek sockeye salmon escapement is approximately 14,200 fish and is 86% complete, projecting a final escapement of greater than 16,000 fish.
According to 5 AAC 21.370 Packers Creek Sockeye Salmon Management Plan, for the purpose of harvesting Packers Creek sockeye salmon, extra fishing time in the Kalgin Island Subdistrict shall be limited to no more than one additional fishing period per week. This announcement is in compliance with the Packers Creek Sockeye Salmon Management Plan.
