ADF&G Extends Closure of Copper River, Fleet on Standby
While Prince William Sound opened two sockeye fisheries on Monday, the Copper River remains closed to commercial fishing until escapement numbers increase. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Sunday announcement put Cordova's fleet on notice that fishery “may open on short notice should indices of sockeye salmon abundance support fishing.” The Prince William Sound sockeye fisheries at Coghill and Eshamy opened for a 36-hour fishing period starting at 8:00 am yesterday. Catch reports have not yet been posted on landings or number of deliveries...
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