2018 Alaska Fishing Regulations

Chinook (King) Salmon 2018 Regulations:

Daily Bag Limit: One king salmon greater than 28 inches

Annual harvest limits:

April 5 through June 30, the annual limit is three king salmon 28 inches or greater in length;
From July 1 through December 31, the annual limit is one king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length, and king salmon harvested from January 1 through June 30 will apply toward the one fish annual limit:

The Basis for 2018 Chinook Salmon Conservation Measures in Southeast Alaska:
Basis for 2018 Chinook Salmon Conservation Measures in SEAK pdf

Timing: May 1 – September 10. The peak of the run will mid-May through mid-August.

Size: Average size 16-25 pounds. 40 pounds earns bragging rights. 50 pounds considered trophy.

Coho (Silver) Salmon 2018 Regulations:

Daily limit: 6 per person

Annual limit: none

Timing: Late June/early July – mid September

Size: Average size 6-10 pounds in June through late July, 8-12 pounds August and September. Silvers gain weight rapidly throughout the summer. By mid-August silvers of 12- 15 pounds are fairly common and the elusive 20 pound hooknose is possible.

Halibut 2018 Regulations:

Daily limit: 1 per person either under 38″ or over 80 inches (276.5 pounds)

Annual limit: None

Timing: All season. We have had great success catching halibut very close to the 38 inch maximum – especially in May and June. Expect fast halibut action all season.

Size: 10-450 pounds. We see halibut of all sizes in Sitka. Best fishing is on the ocean, so as long as weather permits, we’ll get them!