Monday, July 16, 2012

Chignik Commercial Salmon Fishery Announcement # 15

The Chignik Bay and Central districts as well as the Inner Castle Cape Subsection of the Western District (273-93) will open to commercial salmon fishing from 3:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 17 until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 24. The Chignik Lagoon markers will be located at Humes Point.

Closed Waters Adjustment: Effective 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 the Chignik Lagoon markers will move to Mensis Point.

Statistical charts, harvest strategies, and subsistence fishing permits are available at the Chignik weir and the Kodiak regional ADF&G offices. Commercial fishing regulations, salmon harvest, escapement, and news releases can be found on the ADF&G website at http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=commercialbyareachignik.salmon. Fishermen are encouraged to standby on VHF Channel 6 at 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. daily for fishery updates.

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