Fishing Announcements

2026 Prince William Sound and Copper River Salmon Forecast - January 23, 2026

The document provides the 2026 salmon run forecasts for various species in the Prince William Sound (PWS) and Copper River areas, focusing on Chinook, Sockeye, Pink, and Chum salmon. It offers detailed forecasts regarding the expected numbers of fish, compares these forecasts to prior years, and categorizes the run strength (e.g., Weak, Average, Strong) based on set percentile ranges. Key highlights include:

- Copper River wild Chinook salmon forecasted at 33,000 fish, categorized as Weak, indicating conservative management for the season.
- Wild Copper River sockeye salmon forecasted at 1,413,000 fish, categorized as Average.
- Gulkana Hatchery sockeye salmon forecasted at 42,000 fish, also categorized as Weak.
- Coghill Lake sockeye salmon forecasted at 104,000 fish, categorized as Weak.
- PWS wild pink salmon forecasted at 4,726,000 fish, categorized as Strong.
- PWS wild chum salmon forecasted at 586,000 fish, also categorized as Strong.

The document details the methodology behind the forecasts, including the models used and past data trends. However, the document does not specify dates for set net, drift net, or seine net openers within the districts, focusing instead on the forecasted returns and implications for management strategies. For information regarding fishing openers, including set net, drift net, and seine net operations, Fishermen, and stakeholders should consult directly with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game or relevant management updates closer to the season start, as these details can vary yearly based on the forecasted salmon returns and other management considerations.

2026 Prince William Sound and Copper River Salmon Forecast - January 23, 2026

The document provides detailed forecasts for the 2026 salmon runs in Prince William Sound (PWS) and the Copper River areas, which are essential for setting early-season harvest management strategies. It also outlines the forecast methods and gives a historical comparison of the salmon runs. Specific forecasts are given for Copper River Chinook salmon, Copper River wild sockeye salmon, Gulkana Hatchery sockeye salmon, Coghill Lake sockeye salmon, and for wild PWS pink and chum salmon. The document categorizes the forecasts into five strength categories: Poor, Weak, Average, Strong, and Excellent, based on percentile ranges.

For the Copper River District:
- The total run forecast for Copper River Chinook salmon is considered Weak, with a point estimate at 33,000 fish, which is 27% below the 10-year average.
- The 2026 forecast for Copper River wild sockeye salmon is Average, with a point estimate of 1,413,000 fish.
- Gulkana Hatchery sockeye salmon forecast is Weak, at 42,000 fish.

For the Prince William Sound Area:
- The total run forecast for wild pink salmon is Strong, with a point estimate of 4,726,000 fish.
- The forecast for wild chum salmon is also Strong, with a point estimate of 586,000 fish.
- The forecast for Coghill Lake sockeye salmon is Weak, at 104,000 fish.

The document does not specify dates for set net, drift net, or seine net openers, as such decisions are typically made closer to the fishing season, based on in-season assessment of salmon abundance indices, including sonar counts, weir passage, aerial escapement surveys, and fishery performance data. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game manages commercial salmon fisheries inseason, based on the strength of these indicators to ensure sustainable salmon stocks.

2026 Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Forecast - November 13, 2025

The document does not provide specific dates for set net, drift net, or seine net openers for the 2026 Bristol Bay sockeye salmon season. These details are usually determined closer to the fishing season based on the real-time migration patterns, run strength, and other environmental factors to ensure the sustainability of the stock and adherence to escapement goals.

Document Summary per District:

Naknek-Kvichak District
- Total Forecast: 11.30 million sockeye salmon
- Escapement: 4.75 million
- Bristol Bay surplus: 6.23 million
- South Peninsula harvest: 0.32 million
- Inshore run (Bristol Bay): 10.98 million
- Contributing Rivers: Kvichak, Alagnak, Naknek

Egegik District
- Total Forecast: 9.19 million sockeye salmon
- Escapement: 1.40 million
- Bristol Bay surplus: 7.53 million
- South Peninsula harvest: 0.26 million
- Inshore run: 8.93 million

Ugashik District
- Total Forecast: 5.36 million sockeye salmon
- Escapement: 0.95 million
- Bristol Bay surplus: 4.26 million
- South Peninsula harvest: 0.15 million
- Inshore run: 5.21 million

Nushagak District
- Total Forecast: 18.92 million sockeye salmon
- Escapement: 4.53 million
- Bristol Bay surplus: 13.86 million
- South Peninsula harvest: 0.53 million
- Inshore run: 18.39 million
- Contributing Rivers: Wood, Igushik, Nushagak

Togiak District
- Total Forecast: 0.54 million sockeye salmon
- Escapement: 0.16 million
- Bristol Bay surplus: 0.37 million
- South Peninsula harvest: 0.02 million
- Inshore run: 0.53 million

For detailed operational planning, including the determination of fishing openers, please refer to real-time announcements and updates from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game closer to and during the fishing season. These announcements will provide necessary regulations and timings based on the ongoing assessments of the sockeye salmon runs.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon 2025 Season Summary - Oct 31, 2025

The document summarizes the 2025 Prince William Sound (PWS) Area commercial salmon season, providing detailed insights into the harvest, commercial values, and significant observations across various districts within PWS. Here's a breakdown by district including information on set net, drift net, and seine net openers where specified:

**Copper River District**: The total run and commercial harvest for sockeye and Chinook salmon were below forecast, with sockeye salmon commercially harvested at 840,000 fish, slightly above the 10-year average. Drift net fishery's exvessel harvest value was significant, and the district saw expanded fishing area closures until late June due to early low harvest.

**Bering River District**: Initially opened with restricted commercial harvesting due to poor annual escapement trends for sockeye. Improvements in escapement allowed for twice-weekly openings from July 21. The sockeye commercial harvest was below the 10-year average, with most harvests occurring at the district's western edge.

**Coghill District**: The Coghill Lake sockeye salmon forecast was for a commercial harvest of 301,000 fish. The commercial harvest of sockeye was lower than the 10-year average, with conservative management implemented for hatchery subdistricts, affecting fleet participation.

**Eshamy District**: The 2025 PWSAC hatchery sockeye salmon run was weak, leading to limited fishing time and effort. Sockeye, chum, and pink salmon harvests were well below 10-year averages.

**Unakwik District**: Targets sockeye salmon returning to Miners Lake, with the commercial harvest significantly below the 10-year average harvest.

**Port Chalmers Subdistrict**: Drift net fisheries had exclusive access to the forecasted chum salmon run. The commercial harvest was significantly above forecast.

For net openings:

- **Set Nets**: Specific opener information was not outlined for set net fisheries in the document, but it mentioned participation in the Eshamy District among others.

- **Drift Nets**: Mentioned in the context of Copper River District, Coghill District, and Port Chalmers Subdistrict indicating activity, but specific openers were not detailed.

- **Seine Nets**: Seine net fisheries were active, particularly in the harvesting of pink and chum salmon across various districts. The document notes the commercial harvest but does not specify opener dates.

This summary encapsulates the key outcomes and data of the 2025 season by district but does not detail specific dates for net openers. For precise opener dates for set net, drift net, and seine net fisheries within each district, direct reference to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's announcements would be necessary, as these details are typically determined based on in-season assessments and management decisions.

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 73 - September 24, 2025

Copper River District:
- Regular fishing schedule is being established for the remainder of the season with anticipated low fishing effort.
- Open for 36-hour commercial fishing periods on September 25, September 29, October 2, October 6, and October 9, closing at 7:00 pm on October 10.
- Waters north of a defined closure line, within sloughs, and in Boswell Bay within the bay are closed to commercial and subsistence salmon fishing during all periods.
- Subsistence fishing is allowed from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on all Saturdays from June 28 through October 25.
- Preliminary harvest estimates for periods starting September 18 and September 22 are 6,440 and 3,930 coho salmon, respectively.

Bering River District:
- Regular fishing schedule is being established for the remainder of the season with anticipated low fishing effort.
- Open for 36-hour commercial fishing periods on September 25, September 29, October 2, October 6, and October 9, closing at 7:00 pm on October 10.
- Preliminary harvest estimates for the period starting September 18 are 607 coho salmon. No harvest was reported for the period starting September 22.

Coghill District:
- Excluding the Esther Subdistrict and the WNH THA and SHA, open to commercial drift gillnet harvest for 36-hour periods starting at 8:00 am on September 25 and September 29, closing at 8:00 pm on September 30.
- The Esther Subdistrict remains closed to protect coho brood collection. No harvest was reported for the periods starting September 18 and September 22.

No specific mention of set net or seine net openers in the announcement.

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2025 Bristol Bay Salmon Season Summary - September 24, 2025

The document provides a summary for the 2025 Bristol Bay commercial salmon season, focusing on catch figures, escapement, and exvessel value by district. The document does not specify opening dates for set net, drift net, or seine net operations within the districts, instead focusing on harvest data, escapement goals, and the performance of various salmon species across regions within Bristol Bay. Here's a brief rundown per district based on the provided data:

Naknek-Kvichak District:
- Sockeye salmon catch: 11,479,338 with a total run of 17,647,446
- Chinook catch: 832
- Chum catch: 121,743
- Coho catch: 598

Egegik District:
- Sockeye salmon catch: 7,610,876 with a total run of 8,992,982
- Chinook catch: 495
- Chum catch: 44,317
- Coho catch: 10,798

Ugashik District:
- Sockeye salmon catch: 4,981,397 with a total run of 6,022,445
- Chinook catch: 356
- Chum catch: 45,596
- Coho catch: 1,287

Nushagak District:
- Sockeye salmon catch: 16,596,415 with a total run of 23,182,301
- Chinook catch: 3,625
- Chum catch: 309,902
- Coho catch: 10,102

Togiak District:
- Sockeye salmon catch: 522,320 with a total run of 836,384
- Chinook catch: 840
- Chum catch: 67,875
- Coho catch: 3,003

For specific opener dates including set net, drift net, and seine net operations, those would typically be announced by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) through specific management announcements based on in-season assessments of run strength, escapement goals achievement, and other conservation and management needs. These dates are not included in the summary provided and would require consultation with the latest ADF&G announcements or contacting local ADF&G offices for the most current information regarding fishing openings.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 72 - September 17, 2025

Copper River District:
- Drift Gillnet Opener: Thursday, September 18, for a 24-hour period and Monday, September 22, for a 24-hour period.
- No mention of set net or seine net openers.

Bering River District:
- Drift Gillnet Opener: Thursday, September 18, for a 24-hour period and Monday, September 22, for a 24-hour period.
- No mention of set net or seine net openers.

Coghill District:
- Drift Gillnet Opener: Thursday, September 18, for a 36-hour period and Monday, September 22, for a 36-hour period. The Esther Subdistrict and the WNH THA and SHA are excluded from these openers.
- No mention of set net or seine net openers.

No seine net openers were mentioned for any of the districts in the document.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 71 - September 12, 2025

Copper River District:
- The district will open for a 24-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period starting at 7:00 am on Monday, September 15. The standard management strategy for coho salmon involves one or two 24-hour periods per week depending on escapement and harvest levels. Subsistence fishing in the Copper River District is allowed concurrently with commercial fishing periods, unless stated otherwise, until the district closes at the end of the season. Additionally, subsistence fishing hours are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on all Saturdays from June 28 through October 25.

Bering River District:
- The Bering River District will have a 24-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period beginning at 7:00 am on Monday, September 15. The management strategy aligns its fishing times with the Copper River District for coho salmon.

Coghill District:
- Excluding the Esther Subdistrict and the WNH THA and SHA, the Coghill District will be open to commercial drift gillnet harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 15.

Seine Fisheries:
- The 2025 purse seine season will close at 8:00 pm on Friday, September 12. Additional fishing opportunities may be available and permit holders are advised to contact ADF&G in Cordova for information.

No set net openers are mentioned within the provided information.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 70 - September 10, 2025

Coghill District:
- The Coghill District will open to commercial drift gillnet harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, excluding the Esther Subdistrict and the WNH THA and SHA.
- The Esther Subdistrict remains closed to allow for coho brood collection.
- There are no set net openers mentioned for this district.
- Drift net openers are scheduled for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 11.
- Seine net openers are not mentioned for this district.

Eastern District:
- The Eastern District will open to commercial purse seine fishing for two 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12.
- Set net openers are not mentioned for this district.
- Drift net openers are not mentioned for this district.
- Seine net openers are scheduled for two 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12.

Northern District:
- The Northern District will open to commercial purse seine fishing for two 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12, excluding the CCH THA and SHA.
- Set net openers are not mentioned for this district.
- Drift net openers are not mentioned for this district.
- Seine net openers are scheduled for two 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12.

Northwestern District:
- The Northwestern District will open to commercial purse seine fishing for two 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12.
- Set net openers are not mentioned for this district.
- Drift net openers are not mentioned for this district.
- Seine net openers are scheduled for two 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12.

Montague District:
- The Montague District will open to commercial purse seine fishing for two 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12.
- Set net openers are not mentioned for this district.
- Drift net openers are not mentioned for this district.
- Seine net openers are scheduled for two 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12.

Southeastern District:
- The Southeastern District will open to commercial purse seine fishing for two 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12.
- Set net openers are not mentioned for this district.
- Drift net openers are not mentioned for this district.
- Seine net openers are scheduled for two 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12.

Southwestern District:
- The Southwestern District will open to commercial purse seine fishing for two 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12, excluding the AFK THA and SHA.
- Set net openers are not mentioned for this district.
- Drift net openers are not mentioned for this district.
- Seine net openers are scheduled for two 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 69 - September 9, 2025

The document provides fishery announcements for Prince William Sound, specifically focusing on the Copper River District and the Bering River District, related to the commercial drift gillnet fishing periods for coho salmon.

For the Copper River District, the drift gillnet fishing period is set to open at 7:00 am on Thursday, September 11, for a duration of 24 hours. The management strategy typically involves one or two such 24-hour periods per week, depending on escapement and harvest levels. Subsistence fishing is allowed concurrent with commercial fishing periods, unless specified otherwise, until the Copper River District closes at the end of the season. Additional subsistence fishing opportunities in this district are available from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on all Saturdays from June 28 through October 25.

The Bering River District will also open for a 24-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period starting at 7:00 am on Thursday, September 11. The management strategy aligns this district's fishing periods with those of the Copper River District for coho salmon.

No specific seine net or set net openers were mentioned in the provided text for either the Copper River District or the Bering River District during the specified announcement timeframe.

The document indicates the next scheduled announcements for seine and gillnet fisheries will be on Wednesday, September 10, at 2:00 pm.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 68 - September 8, 2025

The document provides announcements related to commercial salmon fishing activities in Prince William Sound, particularly focusing on seine fishing adjustments in the area. Here's a district-wise summary based on the available information:

**Eastern District:**
- **Seine Fisheries:** VFDA (Valdez Fisheries Development Association) has recommended an area adjustment in Port Valdez to target surplus SGH-coho salmon, effective at 1:00 pm on the announcement date.
- **Set Net Openers:** No specific information provided regarding set net openers in this announcement.
- **Drift Net Openers:** No specific information provided regarding drift net openers in this announcement.
- **Seine Net Openers:** The waters of the Eastern District will be open to commercial purse seine fishing for daily 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, through Wednesday, September 10. However, waters of Port Valdez, east of the longitude of 146º 19’ W, will be CLOSED to commercial salmon fishing during these fishing periods, effective 1:00 pm on the announcement date.

The document also mentions specific closures and restrictions during the seine net openers, including:
- Regulatory closed waters and anadromous stream closures north of a line from Potato Point to Entrance Point will not be in effect during these fishing periods.
- Waters within 200 yards of the AMHS Valdez Ferry Terminal are closed to commercial fishing when the ferry is arriving and departing.
- Waters within the Alyeska Marine Terminal (Trans-Alaska Pipeline System) Security Zone are closed to commercial fishing.

Future announcements are anticipated for both seine and gillnet fisheries on Wednesday, September 10, at 2:00 pm.

It is emphasized that permit holders should report observed violations to Wildlife Safeguard, with reports being anonymous and potentially leading to cash rewards for successful prosecution of violations.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 67 - September 5, 2025

The document primarily focuses on the Eastern District within Prince William Sound, providing updates on commercial salmon fishing regulations and schedules. Here's a district-wise summary based on the available information:

Eastern District:
- Regulatory closed waters and anadromous stream closures north of a line from Potato Point to Entrance Point will not be in effect until further notice.
- Specific areas close to infrastructure like the AMHS Valdez Ferry Terminal and the Alyeska Marine Terminal Security Zone are closed to commercial fishing to ensure safety and compliance with local regulations.
- The document does not explicitly mention set net or drift net openings within this update.
- The next scheduled seine fisheries announcement is expected at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 10. This seems to be the only gear-type opening specifically mentioned in the provided detail.

There are no specific mentions of set net or drift net openers in the provided text. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's recommended to check the official announcements or contact the management biologists directly.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 66 - September 5, 2025

The document pertains to the commercial salmon fishing announcement for the Coghill District in Prince William Sound, with specific details as follows:

Coghill District (excluding the WNH SHA):
- The district is set to open for commercial drift gillnet harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025. Preliminary harvest estimates for the period that began on Thursday, September 4, are not mentioned.
- As for seine fisheries, the next scheduled announcement is expected at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
- The subsequent gillnet fisheries announcement is also scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

The announcement does not explicitly mention set net openers. Information on seine and drift net openings is provided, with specific timings for the next expected announcements.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 65 - September 5, 2025

The document pertains to the Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #65, focusing on adjustments and openings in the Eastern District's commercial salmon fishing practices as directed by VFDA (Valdez Fisheries Development Association) and managed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

For the Eastern District, the specific adjustments and openings are as follows:

- Seine fisheries have been recommended by VFDA for an area adjustment in Port Valdez to target surplus SGH-coho salmon, effective immediately.

Seine Net Openers:
- Commercial purse seine fishing in the Eastern District is open for daily 12-hour periods from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, continuing through Wednesday, September 10. However, certain areas of Port Valdez detailed in the announcement will be CLOSED to commercial salmon fishing during these periods. Regulatory closed waters and anadromous stream closures are also detailed.

The document does not mention specific dates or openings for set net or drift net fisheries within the announcement.

Next Announcements:
- For seine fisheries, the next scheduled announcement is anticipated at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 10.
- For gillnet fisheries, the next scheduled announcement is anticipated at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 6.

Additionally, the document encourages permit holders to report any observed violations through the Wildlife Safeguard program, highlighting its anonymous nature and the potential for cash rewards for reports leading to successful prosecution.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 64 - September 4 , 2025

Document Summary per District:

Seine Fisheries:
- PWSAC has harvested approximately 95% of the assigned pink salmon revenue goal through September 2.
- There are no mentions of set net or drift net openers in the provided document.
- Seine net opener is scheduled for the Eastern District for a 12-hour period from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm on Friday, September 5. Waters of Port Valdez east of the longitude of 146° 30.00 W will be CLOSED to commercial fishing during this period. Regulatory closed waters and anadromous stream closures north of a line from Potato Point to Entrance Point will not be in effect during this fishing period.

Additional Information:
- Egg take operations at all PWSAC pink salmon facilities are ongoing with varying percentages of completion across the facilities.
- VFDA has recommended an additional commercial fishing period targeting surplus SGH-coho salmon. Opportunities for more fishing targeting SGH-coho salmon will depend on run entry and broodstock recruitment.
- Adjustments in the Eastern District to provide fishing opportunities near Port Valdez may be announced without prior scheduling.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 63 - September 3, 2025

The document pertains to the commercial fishing schedule in Prince William Sound, Alaska, specifically addressing the Northern District excluding the Cannery Creek Subdistrict and CCH THA and SHA. It outlines the opening of commercial purse seine fishing within the specified area.

- Set Net Openers: The document does not provide specific details on set net fishing openers.
- Drift Net Openers: The document does not mention any schedules or details related to drift net fishing openers.
- Seine Net Openers: Commercial purse seine fishing in the Northern District (excluding certain areas) is scheduled to be open for daily 12-hour periods, from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, starting from Thursday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 10.

The next seine fisheries announcement is anticipated to be on Wednesday, September 10, at 2:00 pm. The document also includes contact information for further announcements and encourages the reporting of violations through Wildlife Safeguard.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 62 - September 3, 2025

Copper River District:
- Drift Gillnet: Opening at 7:00 am on Monday, September 8 for a 24-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period. The area is managed based on escapement and harvest levels, with standard management strategies for coho salmon involving one or two 24-hour periods per week.
- Subsistence fishing concurrent with commercial fishing periods is allowed, and additional subsistence fishing from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on Saturdays from June 28 through October 25.

Bering River District:
- Drift Gillnet: Opening at 7:00 am on Monday, September 8 for a 24-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period. Fishing times are aligned with the Copper River District to manage coho salmon harvest.

Coghill District:
- Drift Gillnet: Opening for a 36-hour fishing period starting at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, excluding the WNH SHA and THA.

Seine Fisheries:
- Fishermen are advised to confirm market availability before fishing. Opportunities targeting SGH-coho salmon are dependent on run entry and broodstock recruitment. There may be additional, unscheduled openings in the Eastern District for fishing opportunity in Port Valdez.

Eastern District:
- Purse Seine: Open for a 12-hour period from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 4. Daily 12-hour periods from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm are scheduled from Friday, September 5, through Wednesday, September 10, south of a line from Entrance Point to Potato Point.

Northern District:
- Purse Seine: Daily 12-hour periods from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, from Thursday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 10.

Northwestern District:
- Purse Seine: Daily 12-hour periods from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, from Thursday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 10.

Southwestern District:
- Purse Seine: Daily 12-hour periods from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm from Thursday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 10, excluding the San Juan Subdistrict and AFK THA and SHA.

Montague District:
- Purse Seine: Daily 12-hour periods from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, from Thursday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 10.

Southeastern District:
- Purse Seine: Daily 12-hour periods from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, from Thursday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 10.

Note: No specific set net openers are mentioned within the provided details.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 61 - September 2, 2025

The document is an advisory announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game regarding the status of salmon fisheries in Prince William Sound (PWS), specifically focusing on the seine fisheries. The document, released on September 2, 2025, outlines the immediate closure of PWS purse seine fisheries with a note that the next possible broad area fishing period may occur on Thursday, September 4. It also mentions that the Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation (PWSAC) began its cost recovery sales program on July 27 and had harvested approximately 91% of its assigned pink salmon revenue goal by August 22. Additionally, the document states that cost recovery fishing resumed at CCH. It notes that broodstock estimates were not available at the time of the announcement.

The Valdez Fisheries Development Association (VFDA) completed its pink salmon egg take on August 28 but had not secured any Coho salmon for broodstock at the time of the announcement. Future fishing opportunities targeting SGH Coho salmon will depend on run strength and brood recruitment.

The next scheduled announcement for seine fisheries is set for 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 3, which is also the timing for the next gillnet fisheries announcement. Details on set and drift net openers are not provided in this document. The announcement emphasizes contacting specific numbers for further information on gillnet and seine fisheries updates.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement # 60 - August 31, 2025

Document Summary by District:

Coghill District:
- The Coghill District, excluding specific areas, will open to commercial drift gillnet harvest for a 24-hour period starting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 1. The open area within the Coghill District is being expanded to include the Esther Subdistrict.

Eastern District:
- The Eastern District will be open to commercial purse seine fishing for a 12-hour period, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 2. Certain waters of Port Valdez east of the longitude of 146°30.00 W will be closed to commercial fishing during this period.

Seine Fisheries:
- PWSAC has suspended cost recovery fishing at all facilities to begin broodstock recruitment, with the possibility of resuming once brood is secured. The update mentions VFDA's completion of pink salmon egg take, and the lack of secured coho salmon brood at the time of reporting.

Set Net Openers:
- The document does not mention specific set net openers.

Drift Net Openers:
- Mentioned in the context of the Coghill District, with a 24-hour opening for drift gillnet harvest starting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 1.

Seine Net Openers:
- Specified for the Eastern District with a 12-hour opener from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2.

Additional Information:
- Preliminary harvest figures from fishing periods on August 30 across various districts are provided, detailing the number of pink salmon harvested and the number of deliveries reported.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #59 - August 29, 2025

Document Summary per District:

EASTERN DISTRICT:
- Seine Net Openers: Commercial purse seine fishing will open for a 12-hour period from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm on Saturday, August 30.
- Set Net Openers: Not mentioned.
- Drift Net Openers: Not mentioned.
- Additional Notes: Waters of Valdez Arm will remain closed to minimize incidental harvest of SGH-coho salmon. A targeted fishing period for SGH-coho salmon is expected on Tuesday, September 2, with details to be announced on August 31.

NORTHERN DISTRICT:
- Seine Net Openers: Commercial purse seine fishing will open for a 12-hour period from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm on Saturday, August 30.
- Set Net Openers: Not mentioned.
- Drift Net Openers: Not mentioned.

COGHILL DISTRICT:
- Seine Net Openers: Commercial purse seine fishing will open for a 12-hour period from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm on Saturday, August 30.
- Set Net Openers: Not mentioned.
- Drift Net Openers: Commercial drift gillnet fishing will open for a 12-hour period from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm on Saturday, August 30.

SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT:
- Seine Net Openers: Commercial purse seine fishing will open for a 12-hour period from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm on Saturday, August 30.
- Set Net Openers: Not mentioned.
- Drift Net Openers: Not mentioned.

MONTAGUE DISTRICT:
- Seine Net Openers: Commercial purse seine fishing will open for a 12-hour period from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm on Saturday, August 30.
- Set Net Openers: Not mentioned.
- Drift Net Openers: Not mentioned.

SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT:
- Seine Net Openers: Commercial purse seine fishing will open for a 12-hour period from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm on Saturday, August 30.
- Set Net Openers: Not mentioned.
- Drift Net Openers: Not mentioned.

General Notes:
- Cost recovery sales program updates and closures to begin broodstock recruitment were mentioned, with a possibility of continued cost recovery fishing once brood is secured.
- Specific fishery announcements for both gillnet and seine fisheries along with contact details and a reminder about reporting observed violations for prosecution were provided.


PWS - Prince William Sound

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #58 - August 17, 2025

Document Summary per District:

**Copper River District:**
- Opens for a 24-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period at 7:00 am on Monday, September 1.
- Management strategy for coho salmon includes one or two 24-hour periods per week, depending on escapement and harvest levels.
- Specific areas within the district are defined as closed to commercial and subsistence salmon fishing during all periods.
- Subsistence fishing is allowed concurrently with commercial fishing periods unless stated otherwise. Additionally, subsistence fishing opens from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on all Saturdays from June 28 through October 25.
- For the week ending August 23, the actual survey count was 9,575 coho salmon. Preliminary harvest estimates for the period starting Monday, August 25, were 27,442 coho and 76 sockeye salmon.

**Bering River District:**
- Opens for a 24-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period at 7:00 am on Monday, September 1, with management strategy to fish concurrent with the Copper River District.
- For the week ending August 23, the survey count was 2,410 coho salmon. Preliminary harvest estimates for the period starting Monday, August 25, were 4,490 coho salmon.

**Eshamy District:**
- The Main Bay Subdistrict will open for a 24-hour commercial gillnet harvest period at 8:00 am on Thursday, August 28. This opening is for DRIFT GILLNET permit holders only.
- The district will close for the season at 8:00 am on Friday, August 29.
- The Eshamy River weir has recorded 6,321 sockeye salmon through August 26.

**Coghill District:**
- Opens to commercial drift gillnet harvest for a 24-hour fishing period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, September 1, with drift gillnet anticipated to be the only legal commercial salmon fishing gear type.
- The opening excludes the Esther Subdistrict and the WNH SHA and THA.

**Seine Fisheries:**
- Prince William Sound purse seine fisheries will remain closed with the next anticipated broad area opener possibly occurring on Saturday, August 30.
- VFDA began egg take on August 4, with the goal 90% complete as of August 22.

**Set Net Openers:** Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

**Drift Net Openers:**
- Copper River District: Monday, September 1, for 24 hours.
- Bering River District: Monday, September 1, for 24 hours.
- Eshamy District (DRIFT GILLNET permit holders only): Thursday, August 28, for 24 hours.
- Coghill District: Monday, September 1, for 24 hours.

**Seine Net Openers:** The next anticipated opener may occur as soon as Saturday, August 30, but specifics on this opening were not provided.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #58 - August 17, 2025

COPPER RIVER DISTRICT:
- A 24-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period is scheduled for 7:00 am on Monday, September 1.
- Subsistence fishing is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on all Saturdays from June 28 through October 25.
- Preliminary harvest estimates from the last period were 27,442 coho and 76 sockeye salmon.

BERING RIVER DISTRICT:
- A 24-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period is scheduled for 7:00 am on Monday, September 1, concurrent with the Copper River District.
- Preliminary harvest estimates from the last period were 4,490 coho salmon.

ESHAMY DISTRICT:
- A 24-hour commercial gillnet harvest is set for 8:00 am on Thursday, August 28, for DRIFT GILLNET permit holders only.
- The district will close for the season at 8:00 am on Friday, August 29.
- No harvest has been reported since August 11.

COGHILL DISTRICT:
- A 24-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period is scheduled to start at 8:00 am on Monday, September 1.
- Starting September 1, drift gillnet is anticipated to be the only legal commercial salmon fishing gear type.

SEINE FISHERIES:
- Remain closed with the next anticipated opener possibly on Saturday, August 30.
- Cost recovery fishing has been suspended at all facilities pending broodstock recruitment.

Set net openers were not mentioned in the summary, indicating they may not be scheduled during this update. Drift net openers are scheduled for August 28 in the Eshamy District and September 1 in the Copper River and Bering River Districts. A drift gillnet opener is also scheduled for September 1 in the Coghill District. Seine net openers are not scheduled with the next potential broad area opener possibly on August 30.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #58 - August 17, 2025

COPPER RIVER DISTRICT:
- Opens at 7:00 am on Monday, September 1 for a 24-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period.
- Closure line extensions include Little Softuk.
- Subsistence fishing allowed concurrent with commercial periods and on Saturdays from June 28 through October 25.

BERING RIVER DISTRICT:
- Opens at 7:00 am on Monday, September 1 for a 24-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period, concurrent with Copper River District times.

ESHAMY DISTRICT:
- Main Bay Subdistrict open for a 24-hour commercial gillnet harvest starting 8:00 am on Thursday, August 28, for DRIFT GILLNET permit holders only.
- District closes for the season at 8:00 am on Friday, August 29.

COGHILL DISTRICT:
- Opens to commercial drift gillnet harvest for a 24-hour period starting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 1, excluding the Esther Subdistrict and certain SHAs and THAs.

SEINE FISHERIES:
- Remain closed. Potential broad area opener as soon as Saturday, August 30.
- Cost recovery and broodstock activities ongoing with details on progress.

No set net openers specifically mentioned in the document.

Drift net openers:
- Copper River District: September 1, 7:00 am for 24 hours.
- Bering River District: September 1, 7:00 am for 24 hours.
- Eshamy District: August 28, 8:00 am for 24 hours (DRIFT GILLNET permit holders only).
- Coghill District: September 1, 8:00 am for 24 hours.

Seine net openers:
- Currently closed, potential for broad area opener as soon as August 30.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #41 - July 31, 2025

The document provides updates and announcements regarding Prince William Sound (PWS) salmon fisheries, specifically focusing on seine fisheries operations and schedules. Here is a summary per district and information on set net, drift net, and seine net openers:

### Seine Fisheries:
- **PWSAC Cost Recovery**: Began on July 27, with the continuation depending on the build-up and run entry strength into Special Harvest Areas (SHAs). Future fishing opportunities' time and area will be based on wild stock escapement, harvest contribution estimates, and harvest/effort data.
- **VFDA Return**: Over 90% complete with egg-take expected to begin shortly. VFDA recommended a fishing period targeting surplus pink salmon.
- **Broad Area Fishing Period**: Scheduled for Sunday, August 3, with specific time and area to be announced on Saturday, August 2.

### Eastern District:
- **Opening**: Commercial purse seine fishing is open for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Friday, August 1.
- **Closed Areas**: Waters of Port Valdez east of longitude 146° 30.00’ W. and certain waters inside the Eastern District Salmon Harvest Task Force (SHTF) markers, such as Jack Bay, Sawmill Bay, and Galena Bay, will be closed to ensure early-season escapement.
- **Preliminary Harvest Estimate**: For the period on Wednesday, July 30, was 1.20 million pink salmon with 149 deliveries reported.

### Set Net Openers:
- The document does not provide specific information on set net openers.

### Drift Net Openers:
- The document does not provide specific information on drift net openers.

### Next Announcements:
- **Seine Fisheries**: The next scheduled announcement is at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 2.
- **Gillnet Fisheries**: The next scheduled announcement is at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 2.

### Additional Information:
- Announcement recordings for gillnet fisheries (907-424-7535) and seine fisheries (907-424-7345) are available, along with a recording in Anchorage (907-267-2843).
- Permit holders are encouraged to report observed violations to Wildlife Safeguard at 800-478-3377.

The document does not mention specific details for set net and drift net openers, focusing rather on seine fisheries operations within the Prince William Sound area.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Westside Salmon Announcement 41 - July 31, 2025

The document was an advisory announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game regarding commercial fishing in the Togiak District. Unfortunately, the announcement did not provide specific details about set net, drift net, or seine net openers in terms of scheduling or regulations. Instead, it focused on a specific extension of commercial fishing in the Togiak River section.

Document Summary per District:
- The Togiak District was the focus of this announcement.

For the Togiak District:
- Commercial fishing in the Togiak River section is extended from 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 1, until 9:00 a.m. Sunday, August 3. This extension is noted as the maximum allowable.
- The Matogak, Osviak, and Cape Pierce Sections will close as scheduled at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 2.
- All sections of the Togiak District will reopen per the weekly schedule at 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 4.

Set Net Openers:
- The announcement did not specify any details regarding set net openers.

Drift Net Openers:
- The announcement did not specify any details regarding drift net openers.

Seine Net Openers:
- The announcement did not specify any details regarding seine net openers.

For further details on set net, drift net, or seine net openers, contacting the provided contact information or visiting the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's website would be advised.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #40 - July 29, 2025

Document Summary Per District and Scheduled Fishing Openers:

- **Eastern District**:
- **Seine Net Opener**: Commercial purse seine fishing will open for a 14-hour period, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, July 30. Certain areas within the Eastern District including waters south of a line from Potato Point to Entrance Point, will be affected. Regulatory closed waters and anadromous stream closures in Simpson Bay will not be in effect for this period.

- **Northern District**:
- **Seine Net Opener**: Commercial purse seine fishing will open for a 14-hour period, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, July 30, with exclusions for the Perry Island and CCH Subdistricts along with the CCH THA and SHA.

- **Coghill District**:
- **Seine Net Opener**: Commercial purse seine fishing will open for a 14-hour period, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, July 30.
- **Drift Net Opener**: Commercial drift gillnet fishing will also open during the same period in the Coghill District, with exclusions for the Esther Subdistrict and WNH THA and SHA.

- **Northwestern District**:
- **Seine Net Opener**: Commercial purse seine fishing will open for a 14-hour period, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, July 30.

- **Southeastern District**:
- **Seine Net Opener**: Commercial purse seine fishing will open for a 14-hour period, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, July 30.

- **Copper River District**:
- **Drift Net Opener**: The district will open at 7:00 am on Thursday, July 31, for a 60-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period.

- **Bering River District**:
- **Drift Net Opener**: The Bering River District will open at 7:00 am on Thursday, July 31, for a 60-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period.

- **Eshamy District**:
- **Drift Net Opener**: The Main Bay Subdistrict will open to commercial gillnet harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 31. DRIFT GILLNET permit holders will have access to the AGZ during this fishing period.

Note: For each district, specific regulations and exclusions apply. Fishermen are advised to consult local regulations and announcements for detailed information regarding fishing periods, exceptions, and any additional instructions or restrictions.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement - July 28, 2025

The document specifically covers updates for the Prince William Sound (PWS) salmon fisheries, specifically focusing on purse seine fisheries. There is no explicit mention of districts individually, set net, or drift net openers. It exclusively provides information on the seine fisheries within the PWS area. Here is a summary based on the provided details:

- The PWS purse seine fisheries will be closed on Tuesday, July 29, for further evaluation of fishery performance data.
- Approximately 1.26 million pink salmon were harvested in PWS purse seine fisheries on Sunday, July 27.
- The next seine fishing period is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, with specific time and area to be announced on Tuesday, July 29.
- There is a mention of the VFDA (Valdez Fisheries Development Association) return nearing 90% completion, with egg-take expected to begin the next week and a note on run entry into the Valdez Narrows and Port Valdez beginning to slow.
- PWSAC (Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation) has recommended certain areas remain closed for cost recovery, which is expected to begin in the coming days.
- Aerial surveys of all PWS Districts show wild escapement indices are within expected ranges.
- It is suggested that gaps between fishing periods may be longer as the focus shifts from SGH (Solomon Gulch Hatchery) return to more wild stocks and PWSAC cost recovery begins.
- Future sein net openers are contingent on continued updates, with more precise information to be provided in subsequent announcements.

There is no information regarding set net or drift net fisheries within the document, suggesting that the announcement specifically targets those involved with seine net fishing operations in the Prince William Sound area.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Westside Salmon Announcement 40 - July 28, 2025

The document pertains exclusively to the Togiak District and does not provide specific information regarding set net, drift net, or seine net openers directly. It announces a change in regulations allowing for the waiver of transfer restrictions for boats and permits that have fished in other Bristol Bay districts, effective at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28. This change comes as a result of surpassing the escapement goal in the Togiak River, with a reported escapement of 201,000 through midnight. Fishing areas within Togiak District opened as per the weekly schedule at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28, though the document does not specify the types of nets used during these openings.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #38 - July 26, 2025

The document provides detailed salmon fishing announcements across various districts in Prince William Sound for specific dates. Below is a summary per district including information on set net, drift net, and seine net openings:

**Eastern District**:
- Seine Net: Commercial purse seine fishing is open for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Sunday, July 27.

**Northern District**:
- Seine Net: Commercial purse seine fishing is open for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Sunday, July 27.

**Coghill District**:
- Seine and Drift Net: Open for commercial purse seine and drift gillnet fishing for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Sunday, July 27. Also, College Fiord, north of a latitude line at 61°01.80’N., will open for commercial purse seine and drift gillnet harvest for a 14-hour period starting at 7:00 am on Monday, July 28.

**Northwestern District**:
- Seine Net: Commercial purse seine fishing is open for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Sunday, July 27.

**Southeastern District**:
- Seine Net: Commercial purse seine fishing is open for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Sunday, July 27.

**Copper River District**:
- Drift Net: The district will open at 7:00 am on Monday, July 28, for a 48-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period.

**Bering River District**:
- Drift Net: The district will open at 7:00 am on Monday, July 28, for a 48-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period.

**Eshamy District**:
- Gillnet: The area north of Loomis Creek will open to commercial gillnet harvest for a 24-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 28. The AGZ will be open to SET GILLNET permit holders only during this fishing period.

**Montague District (Port Chalmers Subdistrict)**:
- Drift Net: The district will open to drift gillnet fishing for a 60-hour period beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, July 28, and closing at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 30.

The document also mentions regulatory and anadromous stream closures in effect, encourages reporting of observed violations to Wildlife Safeguard, and provides information on how permit holders can report their harvests.


PWS - Prince William Sound

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #37 - July 24, 2025

Eastern District:
- Commercial purse seine fishing has been scheduled for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Friday, July 25. Certain areas within Port Valdez and various specified locations within the district will remain closed to commercial fishing to ensure early season escapement.

Northern District:
- A 14-hour commercial purse seine fishing period will also take place in the Northern District, excluding the CCH Subdistrict and CCH THA and SHA, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Friday, July 25. Specific areas within this district have been closed for this period to ensure early season escapement.

Coghill District:
- The Coghill District will be open to commercial purse seine and drift gillnet fishing for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Friday, July 25. Additionally, waters of College Fiord will open for the same fishing methods for a 14-hour period starting at 7:00 am on Saturday, July 26. Regulatory closed waters pertinent to the Coghill River will not apply during open commercial fishing times.

Northwestern District:
- Commercial purse seine fishing in the Northwestern District has been scheduled for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Friday, July 25, with specified areas closed for this period to ensure early season escapement.

Southwestern District:
- A 14-hour commercial purse seine fishing period is set for the Southwestern District, excluding the Port San Juan Subdistrict and AFK SHA and THA, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Friday, July 25.

Montague District:
- Commercial purse seine fishing in the Montague District, excluding the Port Chalmers Subdistrict, is scheduled for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Friday, July 25.

Southeastern District:
- The Southeastern District will be open to commercial purse seine fishing for a 14-hour period, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Friday, July 25.

The document does not specify any openers for set nets. Drift net openers are specifically mentioned for the Coghill District, alongside purse seine fishing, for a 14-hour period on July 25, and College Fiord will also open for these fishing methods for a 14-hour period starting at 7:00 am on July 26. Seine net fishing openings have been scheduled for Eastern, Northern, Coghill, Northwestern, Southwestern, Montague, and Southeastern Districts on July 25 for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Westside Salmon Announcement 39 - July 24, 2025

The document pertains solely to the Togiak District, providing updates and modifications to commercial fishing operations within this area. Summaries for activities per net type are as follows:

Set Net Openers:
There is no specific mention of set net openers in the supplied information. Therefore, no updates or schedules regarding set net fishing activities in the Togiak District can be provided based on the current announcement.

Drift Net Openers:
The announcement extends commercial fishing in the Togiak River section utilizing drift nets (assumed from the general term of commercial fishing mentioned, as the specific gear type is not stated) from 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, until 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 27. This period represents the maximum allowable extension for the activity. The document does not provide additional specific dates or times for future drift net openers beyond this immediate extension.

Seine Net Openers:
There is no mention of seine net openers in the provided text, suggesting no updates or schedules concerning seine net fishing activities in the Togiak District are included in this specific announcement.

Other relevant information includes the current Togiak River escapement being 146,000 with a mid-point escapement goal of 195,000. Additionally, once the escapement goal is reached, an announcement will be made that allows boats and permits from other districts to fish in the Togiak District without the need for transfer paperwork or wait time.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #36 - July 23, 2025

Copper River District:
The Copper River District will open for a 60-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period at 7:00 am on Thursday, July 24. The extension of the closure line across Little Softuk is emphasized for this year. Waters north of this line are closed to commercial and subsistence salmon fishing during all periods. Subsistence fishing in the Copper River District is allowed from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on all Saturdays from June 28 through October 25. No set net or seine net openers are mentioned for this district.

Bering River District:
The Bering River District will open for a 60-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period at 7:00 am on Thursday, July 24. No specific mention of set net or seine net openers for this district.

Eshamy District:
The Main Bay Subdistrict will open to commercial gillnet harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 24. The announcement specifies it is open to DRIFT GILLNET permit holders only during this period. No set net openers are mentioned. This period is reduced to provide for escapement and to allow run entry to other districts.

Unakwik District:
The Unakwik District will open to commercial drift gillnet and purse seine harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 24. This is the final fishing period for the season in the Unakwik District.

Montague District:
The Port Chalmers Subdistrict will open to drift gillnet fishing for an 84-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 24, followed by an additional 60-hour period beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, July 28. The fishing season in this subdistrict closes at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 30. No set net openers are specified.

Coghill District:
Waters of College Fiord, north of a specific latitude line, will open to commercial purse seine and drift gillnet harvest for a 14-hour period starting at 7:00 am on Thursday, July 24. Regulatory closed waters pertaining to Coghill River will not be in effect during open commercial fishing periods. Fishing within the bed or channel of the Coghill River is not permitted. No set net openers are mentioned.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #35 - July 22, 2025

The document provides detailed announcements pertaining to commercial purse seine fishing activities in the Prince William Sound area, specifying schedules and regions for such activities. It does not mention set net or drift net openers, only specifying regulations and timings for seine net fishing operations across various districts within Prince William Sound, Alaska.

**Eastern District**
- Commercial purse seine fishing is scheduled for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 23.
- Fishing will be allowed with closed areas specifically detailed to ensure early season escapement.
- Preliminary harvest estimate for Monday, July 21, was 1.37 million pink salmon, with 180 deliveries reported.

**Northern District**
- Commercial purse seine fishing is also set for a 14-hour period from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 23, with the exclusion of the CCH Subdistrict and CCH THA and SHA.
- Certain areas within the Northern District will be closed for this period to ensure early season escapement.

**Northwestern District**
- There will be commercial purse seine fishing for a 14-hour period, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, July 23.

**Southeastern District**
- Commercial purse seine fishing is scheduled for a 14-hour period, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, July 23.
- Regulations specify closed waters within Orca Inlet and detailed vicinity to protect salmon streams but will suspend certain closures for this fishing period.

Next announcements for seine fisheries are anticipated to be at 2:00 pm Thursday, July 24, and for gillnet fisheries at 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 23. The document encourages adherence to regulations, reporting of observed violations, and emphasizes the management objectives to balance fishing activities with escapement goals for sustainable fishery management.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Westside Salmon Announcement 38 - July 21, 2025

The document pertains specifically to the Nushagak District and outlines subsistence fishing openings. It does not specify openings for commercial set net, drift net, or seine net operations. It announces that subsistence fishing in the Wood River Special Harvest Area (WRSHA) will open at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #34 - July 20, 2025

The document outlines commercial fishing schedules and restrictions in Prince William Sound for various districts, specifying the type of gear allowed (purse seine, drift gillnet) and the corresponding fishing periods. Here's a summary per district and gear type:

Eastern District:
- Seine Net Openers: Monday, July 21, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm.
- Closed areas within the district are specified for protection of early season escapement.

Northern District:
- Seine Net Openers: Monday, July 21, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm.
- Specific areas within the district are closed to ensure early season escapement.

Northwestern District:
- Seine Net Openers: Monday, July 21, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm.
- Certain areas within the district are closed for escapement purposes.

Coghill District:
- Seine and Drift Gillnet Openers:
- Granite Bay Subdistrict, WNH THA, and SHA: Monday, July 21, from 7:00 am for a 36-hour period.
- Esther Subdistrict: Monday, July 21, for a 14-hour period starting at 6:00 am.
- College Fiord: Monday, July 21, from 7:00 am for a 60-hour period.

Southwestern District:
- Seine Net Openers: Monday, July 21, from 6:00 am until 8:00 pm.

The document also details closed waters for protecting escapement, preliminary harvest estimates, and cumulative sockeye salmon weir counts in certain districts. Additionally, it mentions the next scheduled announcements for seine and gillnet fisheries and provides contact information for fisheries announcements and reporting violations.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #33 - July 18, 2025

COPPER RIVER DISTRICT: Opens for a 48-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period starting at 7:00 am on Monday, July 21. Subsistence fishing allowed during commercial fishing seasons and specifically from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on Saturdays from June 28 through October 25.

BERING RIVER DISTRICT: Opens for a 48-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period beginning at 7:00 am on Monday, July 21.

ESHAMY DISTRICT: Opens for a 36-hour commercial gillnet harvest starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 21, north of Loomis Creek. SE gillnet permit holders only during this fishing period.

UNAKWIK DISTRICT: Opens for a 36-hour commercial drift gillnet and purse seine harvest starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 21.

MONTAGUE DISTRICT: Port Chalmers Subdistrict opens for drift gillnet fishing for a 60-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 21, and an additional 84-hour period beginning at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 24.

EASTERN DISTRICT: Opens for a 16-hour commercial purse seine fishing period from 5:00 am until 9:00 pm on Saturday, July 19, north of latitude 60º 54.00’ N. Specific waters within Port Valdez east of longitude 146° 28.00’ W will be closed during this period.

COGHILL DISTRICT: Granite Bay Subdistrict and parts of College Fiord open for a 36-hour commercial purse seine and drift gillnet harvest starting at 7:00 am on Monday, July 21. Waters north of a latitude line at 61°01.80’N in College Fiord open for a 60-hour period beginning at the same time.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Westside Salmon Announcement 37 - July 18, 2025

Document Summary for Nushagak District:

- The reported sockeye salmon harvest on July 17 was 88,000, with a total season harvest of 15.9 million.
- Commercial fishing with set gillnets in the Wood River Special Harvest Area (WRSHA) will have the following openings:
- Close at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19.
- Reopen from 4:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19 until 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 20.
- Open again from 4:30 a.m. Sunday, July 20 until 12:30 a.m. Monday, July 21.
- After these openings, the WRSHA will remain closed for set gillnet fishing for the rest of the 2025 season.

No drift net or seine net openers are mentioned in the announcement for the Nushagak District.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #32 - July 16, 2025

Eastern District:
- The Eastern District, north of latitude 60º 54.00’ N, will open to commercial purse seine fishing for a 16-hour period from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 17. However, waters of Port Valdez east of longitude 146° 28.00’ W will remain closed to commercial fishing during this period. Regulatory closed waters and anadromous stream closures north of a line from Potato Point to Entrance Point will not be in effect during this fishing period.
- Certain areas within the Eastern District, such as Jack Bay, Sawmill Bay, and Galena Bay, will be closed to commercial fishing to ensure early season escapement.
- There are no mentions of set net or drift net openers in the Eastern District in this announcement.

Southwestern District:
- The AFK Hatchery THA and SHA in the Southwestern District will open to purse seine fishing for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 17, and again for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Saturday, July 19. Anadromous stream closures within the AFK Hatchery THA and SHA will not be in effect until further notice.
- There are no mentions of set net or drift net openers in the Southwestern District in this announcement.

Seine Net Openers:
- Eastern District: July 17 from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm.
- Southwestern District (AFK Hatchery THA and SHA): July 17 and July 19, both for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am.

There are no mentions of specific set net or drift net openers in the provided information for either district.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #31 - July 16, 2025

Copper River District:
- Drift Net Openers: Opens at 7:00 am on Thursday, July 17, for a 60-hour period.
- Waters north of a specific line, within sloughs, and in Boswell Bay are closed to commercial and subsistence salmon fishing during all periods.
- Subsistence fishing: Allowed from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on all Saturdays from June 28 through October 25.

Bering River District:
- Drift Net Openers: Opens at 7:00 am on Thursday, July 17, for a 60-hour period.

Coghill District:
- Drift Net Openers: Opens for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 17. The Granite Bay Subdistrict and certain waters will open for an 84-hour period at the same time.

Eshamy District:
- Drift Net Openers: Northern part opens for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 17.

Unakwik District:
- Drift Net Openers: Opens for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 17.
- Purse Seine Openers: Same as drift net openers in this district.

Montague District (Port Chalmers Subdistrict):
- Drift Net Openers: Opens for an 84-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 17, and an additional 60-hour period beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, July 21.

Seine Fisheries:
- Eastern District: Opens to purse seine fishing for a 16-hour period, from 5:00 am until 9:00 pm, on Thursday, July 17.
- Southwestern District (AFK Hatchery THA and SHA): Opens to purse seine fishing for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 17, and another 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Saturday, July 19.

No specific "set net openers" are mentioned in the announcement.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Westside Salmon Announcement 35 Emergency Order 33 - July 16, 2025

Document Summary for Nushagak District:

- The document is an advisory announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Dillingham concerning commercial fishing in the Nushagak District.
- The sockeye salmon harvest reported on July 15 was 167,000, bringing the total to 15.7 million.
- Set Gillnet Openers: Commercial fishing with set gillnets in the Wood River Special Harvest Area (WRSHA) will close at 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 17. The WRSHA will then reopen to commercial fishing with set gillnets from 4:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17, until 12:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, and from 4:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, until 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19.

No information is provided regarding drift net or seine net openers in the document. For updates or changes regarding commercial fishing openers, contacting the Westside Area Biologist is recommended.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #55 - July 16, 2025

Naknek-Kvichak District:
- The Naknek River escapement was reported at 17,000 sockeye salmon for a total of 990,000; Alagnak River escapement was 30,000 for a total of 1.9 million; and Kvichak River escapement was 30,000 for a total of 2.8 million, with an inriver estimate of 60,000 fish.
- The total harvest on July 15 was estimated at 200,000 fish, making the cumulative harvest 10.8 million.
- Both drift and set gillnet gear will be open from 5:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17, until 9:00 a.m. Sunday, July 20.
- The fall fishing schedule will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 21, and will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. Monday to 9:00 a.m. Sunday.
- Drift gillnet permit holders must complete district registration by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 17.

No seine net openers were mentioned in the provided text.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #54 - July 15, 2025

Egegik District:
- Escapement: 1.3 million sockeye as of July 14.
- Harvest: 175,000 on July 14, season total of 6.7 million.
- Set Net Openers: July 16 from 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (Thursday, July 17).
- Drift Net Openers: July 16 from 3:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; July 17 from 3:45 a.m. until July 20 at 9:00 a.m.
- Seine Net Openers: Not mentioned.

Ugashik District:
- Escapement: 856,000 sockeye as of July 14, inriver estimate of 100,000.
- Harvest: 147,000 on July 14, season total of 4.4 million.
- Set Net Openers: July 16 from 2:00 p.m. until July 20 at 9:00 a.m.
- Drift Net Openers: July 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; July 17 from 2:00 a.m. until July 20 at 9:00 a.m.
- Seine Net Openers: Not mentioned.

No seine net openers were mentioned for either district.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #53 Emergency Order 72 - July 15, 2025

Naknek-Kvichak District Summary:
- Escapement as of July 14:
- Naknek River: 14,000 sockeye (total: 970,000)
- Alagnak River: 38,000 sockeye (total: 1.9 million)
- Kvichak River: 60,000 sockeye (total: 2.8 million)
- Inriver estimate for Kvichak River: 80,000 fish
- Harvest on July 14: 400,000 fish (total: 10.6 million)
- Set net opener: 19-hour period from 5:00 p.m., July 15, until 12:00 p.m., July 16.
- Drift net opener:
- 5.5-hour period from 5:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., July 15
- 7-hour period from 5:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., July 16
- No seine net openers mentioned.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #30 - July 14, 2025

This document announces changes specifically for the Prince William Sound (PWS) salmon fishery, particularly concerning the Coghill District.

For the Coghill District:
- The Esther Subdistrict's current opening duration has been reduced, closing effective at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15.
- The decision to close the Esther Subdistrict early is based on the Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation's (PWSAC) recommendation to allow for additional chum salmon to enter the run for broodstock collection. It has been determined that the original broodstock estimates were high, and more fish are likely required to meet broodstock objectives.
- Remaining fishing areas in the district will close as previously announced, without specifying the type of net opener (set, drift, or seine).

The document does not mention specific openers for set net, drift net, or seine net fisheries outside the context of the Coghill District changes.

No scheduled openers for set net, drift net, or seine net fisheries are provided within this document. Future announcements are anticipated to be made, with the next gillnet fisheries announcement expected at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16.

For further details, including updates on net openers, individuals are encouraged to access in-season harvest data, escapement data, and further announcements through the ADFG website provided or contact the relevant offices and hotlines.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Advisory Announcement - Westside Salmon Announcement 34 Emergency Order 32 - July 14, 2025

Document Summary per District: Nushagak District

Set Net Openers:
- Closure at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15.
- Reopen from 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 until 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 16.
- Reopen from 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 16 until 12:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17.

Drift Net Openers:
- The document does not specify times for drift net openers.

Seine Net Openers:
- The document does not specify times for seine net openers.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #52 Emergency Orders 69, 70, 71 - July 14, 2025

Naknek-Kvichak District:
- Drift Gillnet Opening: July 14, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Set Gillnet Closing: July 14, at 9:30 p.m.
- Note: Fleet to stand down on the morning tide of July 15 and resume fishing on the evening tide. No seine net openers mentioned.

Egegik District:
- Drift Gillnet Openings: July 15, from 2:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., and again from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Set Gillnet Openings: July 15, from 2:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., and again from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- No seine net openers mentioned.

Ugashik District:
- Drift Gillnet Opening: July 15, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Set Gillnet Opening: July 15, from 1:00 p.m. to July 16, 1:00 a.m.
- No seine net openers mentioned.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #29 - July 14, 2025

The document outlines commercial salmon fishing announcements for the Prince William Sound area, specifically detailing regulations and schedules for seine net fisheries in the Eastern and Northern Districts. There is no mention of specific set net or drift net openings in the provided announcement.

Eastern District:
- Seine net fishing is scheduled for a 16-hour period from 5:00 AM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday, July 15.
- Certain waters are closed to ensure early season escapement, including specific areas within Jack Bay, Sawmill Bay, Galena Bay, Landlocked Bay, Irish Cove, Port Fidalgo Subdistrict, St. Matthews Bay, Olsen Bay, Beartrap Bay, and Sheep Bay.
- Preliminary harvest estimates and specific closed waters for commercial fishing when the AMHS Valdez Ferry is arriving and departing are also mentioned.

Northern District:
- Seine net fishing is allowed for a 16-hour period from 5:00 AM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday, July 15, excluding the Cannery Creek Hatchery and Perry Island Subdistricts.
- Certain areas are closed to ensure early season escapement, including Eaglek Bay, Cedar Bay, and Long Bay.

The document also notes that the VFDA cost recovery is expected to be completed on the day of the announcement, with the possibility of unscheduled fishing periods due to continued strong run entry into Port Valdez. There is continual monitoring through aerial surveys, ensuring stream escapements are within anticipated ranges and that wild stocks may sustain a regular fishing schedule. Accurate reporting and separation of fish between districts are emphasized for proper evaluation of fisheries performance and facilitation of harvest sampling.

The next scheduled announcements for seine fisheries are anticipated to be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 16, with contact numbers provided for further information and updates.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #51 - July 13, 2025

Naknek-Kvichak District:
- Escapement: Naknek River (50,000 for total of 940,000); Alagnak River (65,000 for total of 1.8 million); and Kvichak River (50,000 for total of 2.7 million).
- Inriver estimate for Kvichak River: 200,000 fish.
- Harvest on July 12: 670,000 fish (season total: 9.7 million).
- Drift gillnet opener: 8 hours from 3:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 14, and a 5.5-hour period from 4:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14.
- Set gillnet gear opener: Extended until further notice (no specific hours provided).
- No seine net openers mentioned.

Ugashik District:
- Escapement through July 12: 791,000 sockeye, with inriver estimate of 150,000 fish.
- Harvest on July 12: 199,000 fish (season total: 4.1 million).
- Drift gillnet opener: 8 hours from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14.
- Set gillnet gear opener: 12 hours from 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 14 to 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15.
- No seine net openers mentioned.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #50 Emergency Order 66 - July 13, 2025

Document Summary per District:

Egegik District:
- Escapement through July 12: 1.3 million sockeye
- Harvest from July 12: 205,000 fish
- Total harvest: 6.4 million fish

Set Net Openers:
- Not specifically mentioned in the announcement.

Drift Net Openers:
- July 14 from 1:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- July 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Seine Net Openers:
- Not mentioned in the announcement.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #49 - July 12, 2025

Naknek-Kvichak District:
- The district will open for drift gillnet gear for 8.5 hours, starting from 2:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, and again for a 5.5-hour period from 3:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on the same day. The current set gillnet period in the Naknek-Kvichak District is extended until further notice. No seine net openers were mentioned.

Ugashik District:
- The district will open to commercial fishing with both drift and set gillnets for 12 hours, from 12:00 p.m. Sunday, July 13 to 12:00 a.m. Monday, July 14. No seine net openers were mentioned.

BB - Bristol Bay

Advisory Announcement: Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #49 - July 12, 2025

Naknek-Kvichak District Summary:
- Escapement as of July 11: Naknek River 890,000, Alagnak River 1.7 million, and Kvichak River 2.6 million sockeye salmon.
- Kvichak River inriver estimate: 250,000 fish.
- Harvest on July 11: 581,000 fish, total season 9 million.
- Vessels registered to fish: 413 (increase to 476 in 48 hours).
- Drift Gillnet Openers: 8.5 hours from 2:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and 5.5 hours from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 13.
- Set Gillnet Openers: The current period is extended until further notice. There are no specific openers for seine nets mentioned.

Ugashik District Summary:
- Escapement through July 11: 728,000 sockeye salmon.
- Inriver estimate: 200,000 fish.
- Harvest on July 11: 313,000 fish, total season 3.9 million.
- Commercial Fishing Openers: 12 hours for both drift and set gillnets from 12:00 p.m. Sunday, July 13 to 12:00 a.m. Monday, July 14. There are no specific openers for seine nets mentioned.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #28 - July 12, 2025

The document provides an update on the Prince William Sound Salmon Fisheries for commercial operations. It specifically details the following:

- **Seine Fisheries Update**: VFDA started its cost recovery sales program on June 29, with about 79% of the pink salmon revenue goal achieved through July 11. The cost recovery operation is ongoing.

- **Eastern District Seine Fisheries Opener**: Commercial purse seine fishing in the waters of the Eastern District (north of latitude 60º 54.00’ N) is scheduled to open for a 12-hour period from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm on Sunday, July 13. However, specific areas within the Eastern District and other designated zones, such as near the Valdez Ferry Terminal and the Alyeska Marine Terminal, will remain closed to commercial fishing activities during this period. Notably, the preliminary harvest estimate for Thursday, July 10, was reported at 2.60 million pink salmon.

- **Closed Areas for Commercial Fishing during the Seine Opener**: Several areas, including Jack Bay, Sawmill Bay, and Galena Bay, within the Eastern District will be closed to commercial fishing during this period to protect early season salmon escapement.

The document does not mention any set net or drift net openers, only focusing on the seine fishery opener and relevant operational details and restrictions.

The next announcements for seine fisheries are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Monday, July 14, and for gillnet fisheries at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16. Contact numbers are provided for both gillnet and seine fisheries announcements in Prince William Sound and Anchorage.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Westside Salmon Announcement 33 Emergency Order 31 - July 12, 2025

Document Summary Per District

Nushagak District:
- The Wood River sockeye salmon escapement reached a cumulative total of 2.47 million, with 60,000 escaping yesterday and an additional 6,000 through 6:00 a.m. today.
- The Nushagak River king salmon escapement was reported at 490 yesterday, totaling 33,020 cumulatively. The sockeye salmon escapement in the Nushagak River was 40,000 yesterday, reaching a cumulative of 3.14 million.
- Igushik River sockeye salmon escapement stood at 30,000 yesterday and 9,000 this morning, amounting to a cumulative total of 492,000.
- Sockeye salmon harvest on July 11 was reported at 265,000 bringing the total to 14.7 million. The king salmon harvest was 35, making the season total 2,730.
- A total of 305 boats are registered to fish in the Nushagak District.

Set Net Openers:
- In the Wood River Special Harvest Area (WRSHA), set gillnet fishing will close at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 13, and will reopen from 4:30 a.m. Sunday, July 13 until 12:30 a.m. Monday, July 14. It will then reopen from 4:30 a.m. Monday, July 14 until 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15.

Drift Net Openers:
- Commercial fishing with drift gillnets in the Nushagak District is extended until further notice.

Seine Net Openers:
- The announcement does not mention any seine net openers.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #48 - July 12, 2025

Egegik District:
- Sockeye escapement as of July 11: 1.3 million
- Harvest on July 11: 290,000
- Total harvest: 6.2 million fish
- Commercial fishing with drift gillnet gear: 8 hours from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, and again for 8 hours from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13.
- Commercial fishing with set gillnet gear: 8 hours from 1:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 13.
- Next announcement: Sunday, July 13, at 12:00 noon.

No seining operations were mentioned in the announcement for the Egegik District.

BB - Bristol Bay

Port Moller Sockeye Salmon Stock Composition Summary - July 12, 2025

The document provided is an advisory announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, concerning sockeye salmon stock composition estimates from the Port Moller Test Fishery for July 9-10, 2025. The analysis includes a breakdown of genetic stock composition by reporting group within the area.

Summary per District:

- North Peninsula: Stock composition estimate is 3.7%, within a 90% confidence interval ranging from 0.1% to 8.5%.
- Ugashik: Stock composition estimate is 20.1%, with a confidence interval of 11.8% to 28.7%.
- Egegik: Stock composition estimate is 12.0%, with a confidence interval of 5.9% to 20.0%.
- Naknek: Stock composition estimate is 15.0%, with a confidence interval of 7.2% to 22.7%.
- Alagnak: Stock composition estimate is 21.8%, within a confidence interval of 13.6% to 29.8%.
- Kvichak: Stock composition estimate is 11.0%, with a 90% confidence interval of 3.8% to 19.6%.
- Nushagak: Stock composition estimate is 2.2%, within a confidence interval of 0.0% to 8.2%.
- Wood River: Stock composition estimate is 0.7%, with a confidence interval of 0.0% to 3.2%.
- Igushik: Stock composition estimate is 8.6%, with a confidence interval of 3.7% to 14.2%.
- Togiak: Stock composition estimate is 4.0%, with a confidence interval of 1.5% to 7.0%.
- Kuskokwim: Stock composition estimate is 1.2%, with a confidence interval of 0.0% to 4.4%.

Regarding fishing openers, the document does not specify dates or times for set net, drift net, or seine net openings. For the most current information on fishing openers, it is recommended to contact the Department or check their official announcements and updates.

BB - Bristol Bay

Westside Salmon Announcement 32 Emergency Order 30 - July 11, 2025

The document pertains to commercial fishing activities within the Nushagak District, providing detailed information about salmon escapement, harvest numbers, and fishing regulations for a specific date. Here is the summary per district along with information on net openers:

Nushagak District Summary:
- Wood River sockeye salmon escapement: 73,000 (previous day), 8,000 (current day morning) for a cumulative total of 2.4 million.
- Nushagak River king salmon escapement: 233 (previous day) for a cumulative total of 32,530. Sockeye salmon escapement: 50,000 (previous day) for a cumulative of 3.1 million.
- Igushik River sockeye salmon escapement: 21,000 (previous day), 8,000 (current day morning) for a total of 461,000.
- Reported sockeye salmon harvest on July 10: 340,000 for a total of 14.5 million. Reported king salmon harvest: 36 for a total of 2,695. There are 366 boats registered to fish in the Nushagak District.

Set Net Openers:
- Wood River Special Harvest Area (WRSHA): Will close at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12, and reopen from 4:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12 until 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 13.

Drift Net Openers:
- Nushagak District: Commercial fishing with drift gillnets will be extended from 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12 until 3:30 a.m. Sunday, July 13.

Seine Net Openers:
- The document does not mention any seine net openers.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #47 - July 11, 2025

Naknek-Kvichak District:
- Escapement for Naknek River: 18,000 sockeye (total 855,000), Alagnak River: 132,000 (total 1.7 million), Kvichak River: 145,000 (total 2.5 million).
- Inriver estimate for Kvichak River: 300,000 fish.
- Harvest on July 10: 336,000 fish (total season 8.5 million).
- Drift gillnet gear opening: 8.5-hour period from 2:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, and a 5.5-hour period from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the same day.
- Set gillnet period is extended until further notice. There are no seine net openers mentioned.

Ugashik District:
- Ugashik River escapement through July 10: 673,000 sockeye with an inriver estimate of 500,000 fish.
- Harvest on July 10: 196,000 (total season 3.6 million fish).
- Both drift and set gillnets open for commercial fishing for a 12-hour period from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. There are no seine net openers mentioned.

BB - Bristol Bay

Westside Salmon Announcement 31 - July 11, 2025

Document Summary per District:

Togiak District:

- Commercial fishing in the Togiak River section will be extended.
- Extension Timing: From 9:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12 until 9:00 a.m. Monday, July 14.
- All sections of the Togiak District will re-open according to the weekly schedule at 9:00 a.m. Monday, July 14.

Set Net Openers:
- No specific set net openers are mentioned in this announcement for the Togiak District.

Drift Net Openers:
- No specific drift net openers are mentioned in this announcement for the Togiak District.

Seine Net Openers:
- No specific seine net openers are mentioned in this announcement for the Togiak District.

Note: The information provided focuses solely on the commercial fishing extension in the Togiak District as per the advisory announcement. No details pertaining to set net, drift net, or seine net openers were indicated in the documentation provided.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #27 - July 11, 2025

COPPER RIVER DISTRICT: Opens for a 48-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period beginning at 7:00 am on Monday, July 14.

BERING RIVER DISTRICT: Opens at 7:00 am on Monday, July 14, for a 48-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period.

COGHILL DISTRICT: Opens for commercial drift gillnet harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 14. Additionally, the Granite Bay and Esther Subdistrict, excluding specific areas, opens for a 60-hour commercial drift gillnet harvest beginning at the same time.

ESHAMY DISTRICT: Opens for commercial gillnet harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 14. Set gillnet permit holders only in the MBH AGZ for the duration of the 36-hour fishing period.

UNAKWIK DISTRICT: Opens to commercial drift gillnet and purse seine harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 14.

MONTAGUE DISTRICT: The Port Chalmers Subdistrict opens for drift gillnet fishing for a 60-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 14. An additional 84-hour period begins at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 17.

SEINE FISHERIES: Prince William Sound purse seine fisheries will be closed on Saturday, July 12, to allow for further evaluation of fishery performance data. The next fishing period will occur on Sunday, July 13, with time and area to be announced.

SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT: The AFK Hatchery THA and SHA will be open to purse seine fishing for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Saturday, July 12, and then for a 48-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 14.

The document includes detailed fishing period announcements for various districts within Prince William Sound, providing information on the specific types of fishing methods allowed during each period (drift gillnet, set gillnet, and seine net) and their respective dates and times.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #46 - July 11, 2025

Egegik District:
- Sockeye escapement as of July 10: 1.2 million
- Harvest on July 10: 275,000 fish
- Total harvest to date: 5.9 million fish

Drift Gillnet Fishery:
- Open for 10 hours from 11:00 p.m., July 11 to 9:00 a.m., July 12
- Another opener for 8 hours from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., July 12

Set Gillnet Fishery:
- Open for 20 hours from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., July 12

Seine Net Fishery:
- No seine net openers mentioned in the announcement.

BB - Bristol Bay

Westside Salmon Announcement 30 - July 10, 2025

Nushagak District:

Document Summary:
- The announcement pertains to commercial fishing activities within the Nushagak District, detailing escapement figures for sockeye and king salmon across various rivers within the district and providing updates on commercial fishing openings.
- Wood River sockeye escapement stands at a cumulative 2.34 million, with recent counts adding 120,000 (previous day) and 6,000 (current day till 6:00 a.m.).
- Nushagak River's recent king salmon escapement was reported at zero, totaling 32,297. The sockeye salmon escapement reached 3.05 million cumulatively, with 106,000 counted the previous day.
- Igushik River's sockeye escapement adds up to 436,000, with 26,000 and 4,000 counted in the last report.
- Harvest reports as of July 9 indicate 731,000 sockeye salmon, totaling 14.1 million, and 34 king salmon, totaling 2,659.

Set Net Openers:
- Set gillnets in the Wood River Special Harvest Area (WRSHA) will close at 12:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, and will reopen from 4:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, until 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12.

Drift Net Openers:
- Drift gillnets in the Nushagak District are scheduled to close at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10.
- A subsequent opening for drift gillnets is from 1:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, to 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12.

Seine Net Openers:
- There is no mention of seine net openers in the announcement.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #45 Emergency Order 59 - July 10, 2025

District: Ugashik District

Summary:

- Ugashik River escapement through July 9 is 560,000 sockeye with an inriver estimate of 450,000 fish.
- Harvest from July 9 brought the season total to 3.4 million fish.

Fishing Openers:

Set Gillnet Gear:
- Open for 12 hours from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11.

Drift Gillnet Gear:
- Open for 8 hours from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11.

Seine Net Gear:
- No seine net openers were mentioned in the document.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #44 - July 10, 2025

Naknek-Kvichak District Summary:
- July 9: Naknek River escapement at 26,000 resulting in a total of 837,000; Alagnak River escapement at 189,000 for a cumulative 1.5 million; Kvichak River escapement at 120,000 with a total of 2.4 million. The inriver estimate for the Kvichak is 400,000, with a harvest of 715,000 fish for a cumulative 8.2 million.
- Set gillnet closure: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10.
- Drift and set gillnet opener: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 11.
- No seine net openers mentioned.

Egegik District Summary:
- Escapement through July 9 is at 1.2 million sockeye, with an inriver estimate of 50,000. The harvest on July 9 was 306,000, totaling 5.6 million fish.
- Drift gillnet openers: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 10 to 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, and again from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 11.
- Set gillnet opener: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 11.
- No seine net openers mentioned.

BB - Bristol Bay

Port Moller Sockeye Salmon Stock Composition Summary - July 9, 2025

The document does not contain detailed summary information per district, nor does it specify set net, drift net, or seine net openers. It purely focuses on providing genetic stock composition estimates for sockeye salmon from the Port Moller Test Fishery over the dates of July 7-8, 2025. The report highlights the percentage composition of sockeye salmon from various reporting groups, including North Peninsula, Ugashik, Egegik, Naknek, Alagnak, Kvichak, Nushagak, Wood, Igushik, Togiak, and Kuskokwim. The composition estimates are given with 90% confidence intervals for each group.

For specific fishing opener information for set net, drift net, or seine net fisheries, individuals are encouraged to contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game directly or refer to other official advisories that might detail opening dates and times for different fishing methods across various districts.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #43 Emergency Order 56 - July 9, 2025

Ugashik District Summary:
- Escapement through July 8: 454,000 sockeye.
- Inriver estimate: 500,000 sockeye.
- Harvest on July 8: 285,000 sockeye, season total: 3.1 million fish.

Set Net Openers:
- July 10, 10:00 a.m. to July 11, 12:00 a.m. (14 hours).

Drift Net Openers:
- July 10, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (12 hours).

Seine Net Openers:
- Not mentioned in the announcement.

BB - Bristol Bay

Westside Salmon Announcement 29 Emergency Order 27 - July 9, 2025

Document Summary per Nushagak District:

- **Wood River Sockeye Salmon Escapement:**
- 100,000 on previous day.
- 33,000 through 6:00 a.m. today.
- Cumulative: 2.24 million.

- **Nushagak River King Salmon Escapement:**
- 2,022 on previous day.
- Cumulative: 32,297.

- **Nushagak River Sockeye Salmon Escapement:**
- 60,000 on previous day.
- Cumulative: 2.95 million.

- **Igushik River Sockeye Salmon Escapement:**
- 51,000 on previous day.
- 7,000 through this morning.
- Cumulative: 413,000.

- **Harvest Report (July 8):**
- Sockeye Salmon: 929,000 (Total: 13.4 million)
- King Salmon: 68 (Total: 2,625)
- Total Boats Registered: 379

**Set Net Openers:**
- Not specified in the document.

**Drift Net Openers:**
- Closed at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9.
- Opens from 12:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10 and again from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on the same day.

**Seine Net Openers:**
- Not specified in the document.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #26 - July 9, 2025

The document outlines fishing regulations and schedules for the Prince William Sound area, focusing on different districts within the area. Here is a summary per district including details on set net, drift net, and seine net openings:

COPPER RIVER DISTRICT:
- Drift Net Openers: A 60-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period starts at 7:00 am on Thursday, July 10.
- Note: No specific set net or seine net openers mentioned.

BERING RIVER DISTRICT:
- Drift Net Openers: Opens at 7:00 am on Thursday, July 10, for a 60-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period.
- Note: No specific set net or seine net openers mentioned.

COGHILL DISTRICT:
- Drift Net Openers: The district will open for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 10. The Granite Bay and Esther Subdistricts will open for an 84-hour period starting at the same time.
- Note: No specific set net or seine net openers mentioned.

ESHAMY DISTRICT:
- Drift Net Openers: Opens to commercial gillnet harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 10.
- Note: No specific set net or seine net openers mentioned.

UNAKWIK DISTRICT:
- Drift Net Openers: Opens for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 10.
- Note: No specific set net or seine net openers mentioned.

MONTAGUE DISTRICT:
- Drift Net Openers: The Port Chalmers Subdistrict opens for an 84-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 10, with an additional 60-hour period beginning Monday, July 14.
- Note: No specific set net or seine net openers mentioned.

SEINE FISHERIES:
- VFDA began its cost recovery sales program on Sunday, June 29. The document does not specify exact times for seine net openers other than ongoing VFDA activities for cost recovery.

EASTERN DISTRICT:
- Seine Net Openers: Opens to commercial purse seine fishing for a 12-hour period from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 10.
- Note: No specific set net or drift net openers mentioned.

SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT:
- Seine Net Openers: The AFK Hatchery THA and SHA will open to purse seine fishing for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 10.
- Note: No specific set net or drift net openers mentioned.

No specific "set net" openers are mentioned, with the focus being on drift and seine net fisheries within the document for the designated periods.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #42 - July 9, 2025

Naknek-Kvichak District:
- The district will open to drift gillnet gear for an 8.5-hour period from 12:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, and again for a 5-hour period from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10.
- The district is open to set gillnet gear until further notice.
- No seine net openers mentioned.

Egegik District:
- The district will open to commercial fishing with drift gillnet gear for 10 hours from 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, to 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 10, and again for 8 hours from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10.
- The current set gillnet period will close at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, and open again for 20 hours from 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10.
- No seine net openers mentioned.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #41 Emergency Order 53 - July 8, 2025

Ugashik District Summary:
- Escapement through July 7: 295,000 sockeye salmon.
- Inriver estimate as of July 7: 300,000 fish.
- Harvest as of July 7: 322,000 fish, season total of 2.9 million fish.
- Commercial fishing with drift gillnet gear opening: 8 hours from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 9.
- Commercial fishing with set gillnet gear opening: 12 hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 9.
- Next possible announcement: 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 9.

No seine net openers were mentioned.

BB - Bristol Bay

Westside Salmon Announcement 28 - July 8, 2025

Document Summary for Nushagak District:

- Wood River: Sockeye salmon escapement reported at 82,000 on the previous day and 14,000 through 6:00 a.m. on the announcement day, with a cumulative total of 2.13 million.
- Nushagak River: King salmon escapement reported at 188 on the previous day, with a cumulative total of 30,275. Sockeye salmon escapement reported at 73,000 on the previous day, with a cumulative total of 2.89 million.
- Igushik River: Sockeye salmon escapement reported at 47,000 on the previous day and 12,000 on the announcement morning, totaling 366,000.

Harvest Information:
- Sockeye salmon harvest on July 7 was reported at 631,000, with a total harvest of 12.47 million.
- King salmon harvest on July 7 was reported at 58, for a total harvest of 2,557.
- Total of 396 boats registered to fish in the Nushagak District.

Fishing Openings:
- Drift Gillnet Openers: Open in the Nushagak District from 12:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, and again from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9.

No information was provided regarding set net or seine net openers in the announcement.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #25 - July 8, 2025

Document Summary per District:

Coghill District:
- The district will remain open as previously announced.
- Drift Gillnet: There is a 24-hour drift gillnet harvest opening starting from 8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8, in the waters of the Granite Bay Subdistrict and Esther Subdistrict, excluding the WNH THA and SHA. PWSAC recommends extending these openings through the opener occurring Thursday, July 10.
- Set Net: No specific set net openings were mentioned in the announcement.
- Seine Net: No specific seine net openings were mentioned in the announcement. However, there was mention of a seine fisheries announcement recording, which suggests potential activity or interest in seine net fishing.

Additional Information:
- It is recommended to remove the protective corridor at the mouth of Lake Bay.
- The SHA and THA are recommended to remain closed to protect fish still needed for broodstock.
- All buyers in the PWS Management Area must complete a Processor Registration Form.
- The next scheduled salmon fisheries announcement is expected to be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 9.

Note: Regulatory booklets for 2022-2025 are available, though updates from the December 2024 Board of Fisheries meeting are not yet included.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #40 Emergency Order 52 - July 8, 2025

Naknek-Kvichak District:
- Escapements on July 7: Naknek River 67,000 (total 773,000), Alagnak River 112,000 (total 1.2 million), Kvichak River 142,000 (total 2.1 million).
- Kvichak inriver estimate: 400,000 fish.
- July 7 harvest: 1.2 million fish (total 6.4 million).
- Registered vessels: 332 (expected to be 405 in 48 hours).
- Openings:
- Drift Gillnet Gear: 17-hour period from 12:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9.
- Set Gillnet Gear: Open until further notice.

There are no seine net openers mentioned in the provided information for the Naknek-Kvichak District.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #39 Emergency Orders 50, 51 - July 8, 2025

Egegik District:
- Escapement through July 7 was 1.0 million sockeye salmon with an inriver estimate of 100,000 fish. The harvest on July 7 was about 436,000, totaling 5.0 million fish.
- Drift gillnet gear is permitted for commercial fishing for 8 hours from 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 8 to 6:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, and again for 8 hours from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 9.
- Set gillnets in the Egegik District are open until further notice. There are no mentions of seine net openers.

Ugashik District:
- Commercial fishing with drift gillnet gear is allowed for 12 hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 8.
- There are no mentions of set or seine net openers in the Ugashik District.

No seine net openers are mentioned for either district in the advisory.

BB - Bristol Bay

Port Moller Sockeye Salmon Stock Composition Summary - July 7, 2025

The document does not provide specific details on district summaries, set net, drift net, or seine net openers. It strictly offers genetic stock composition estimates for sockeye salmon from the Port Moller Test Fishery for the dates of July 5-6, 2025. The update showcases the percentage estimates of salmon stock from various regions, including North Peninsula, Ugashik, Egegik, Naknek, Alagnak, Kvichak, Nushagak, Wood, Igushik, Togiak, and Kuskokwim, with confidence intervals provided for each.

For operational details such as net opening times and dates in different districts, please refer to other specific advisories or announcements issued by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #24 - July 7, 2025

The document provides detailed information regarding commercial fishing openings in the Prince William Sound area, specifically focused on seine net fisheries. No specific set net or drift net openers are mentioned in the provided text.

For seine fisheries:
- VFDA initiated its cost recovery sales program on June 29, with approximately 52% of the pink salmon revenue goal collected by July 6. The average weight of pink salmon from the cost recovery harvest on July 6 was 3.3 pounds, with a composition of 20% females.
- A 12-hour purse seine fishing period is scheduled for the Eastern District from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8. Certain areas within Port Valdez and Port Gravina are closed to commercial fishing during this time. The estimated harvest from the previous opening on July 5 was 805,000 pink and 5,800 chum salmon from 137 deliveries.
- Several areas within the Eastern District are closed to seine fishing during the July 8 opener to ensure early-season escapement. These closures include specific waters in Jack Bay, Sawmill Bay, Galena Bay, Landlocked Bay, Irish Cove, and Sheep Bay.
- The next scheduled seine fisheries announcement is expected on July 9 at 2:00 pm.

There is no mention of specific openings for set net or drift net fisheries within the document, focusing solely on seine net operations for salmon in Prince William Sound. Further details on set net or drift net openers, if available, would likely be found in separate announcements or by contacting the provided fisheries management contacts.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Westside Salmon Announcement 27, Emergency Order 25 - July 7, 2025

Document Summary per District:

Nushagak District:

- Wood River Sockeye Salmon Escapement: 119,000 (previous day) and 14,000 (current day up to 6:00 a.m.) with a cumulative total of 2.06 million.
- Nushagak River King Salmon Escapement: 2,476 (previous day) for a cumulative total of 30,087. Nushagak River Sockeye Salmon Escapement: 58,000 (previous day) for a cumulative total of 2.81 million.
- Igushik River Sockeye Salmon Escapement: 50,000 (previous day) and 9,500 (current day) for a total of 307,000.
- Sockeye Salmon Harvest: 512,000 (previous day) with a cumulative total of 11.85 million. King Salmon Harvest: 82 (previous day) with a cumulative total of 2,498.
- Boats Registered: 400.

Set Net Openers:
- In the Nushagak Section of the Nushagak District, commercial fishing with set gillnets is extended until further notice.

Drift Net Openers:
- Commercial fishing with drift gillnets in the Nushagak District will close at 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 7. It will then open from 11:30 p.m. Monday, July 7, until 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, and again from 11:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8.

Seine Net Openers:
- No seine net openers mentioned in the document.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #38 Emergency Orders 47, 48, 49 - July 7, 202 5

Naknek-Kvichak District:
- The district will open to drift gillnet gear for a 17.5-hour period from 11:00 p.m. Monday, July 7 until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8.
- The district is open to set gillnet gear until further notice.
- No mention of seine net openers.

Egegik District:
- Fishing with set gillnets is extended until further notice.
- No mention of drift or seine net openers.

Ugashik District:
- The district will open to commercial fishing with drift gillnet gear for 8 hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8.
- Commercial fishing with set gillnet gear will open for 12 hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8.
- No mention of seine net openers.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #37 - July 7, 2025

Document Summary per District:

Egegik District:
- Escapement through July 6: 906,000 sockeye
- Inriver estimate: 150,000 fish
- Harvest on July 6: Estimated 248,000 fish, for a total of 4.5 million fish

Commercial Fishing Openings:
- Both drift and set gillnet gear:
- 8 hours from 9:15 p.m. Monday, July 7 to 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 8
- Again for 8 hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8

No seine net openers were mentioned in the document.

BB - Bristol Bay

Port Moller Sockeye Salmon Stock Composition Summary - July 6, 2025

The document is an advisory announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game regarding the genetic stock composition estimates of sockeye salmon from the Port Moller Test Fishery for July 2nd and 3rd, 2025. A total of 327 fish were sampled on these days, with 190 of these being analyzed for the report. The report provides the stock composition by percentage for various regions including North Peninsula, Ugashik, Egegik, Naknek, Alagnak, Kvichak, Nushagak, Wood, Igushik, Togiak, and Kuskokwim, each accompanied by a 90% confidence interval.

Regarding specific fishing openings for set net, drift net, and seine net operations, the announcement does not provide details on openers for these activities. For the most current information on fishing openings, including dates and times for set net, drift net, and seine net operations, it is recommended to contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game directly or visit their official website.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #23 - July 6, 2025

The document pertains to the Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #23, detailing closures, aerial surveys, and upcoming fishing schedules as well as regulatory updates for the Prince William Sound area. Specifically, it highlights the closure of purse seine fisheries on Monday, July 7, to allow for the evaluation of fishery performance data. However, the seine fisheries are scheduled to reopen for fishing on Tuesday, July 8, with specific time and area announcements to be made on Monday, July 7.

It mentions the VFDA's (Valdez Fisheries Development Association) pink salmon cost recovery program, which began on Sunday, June 29, and has achieved approximately 30% of its revenue goal by the date of the announcement. The document also notes the average weight and gender distribution of the pink salmon collected during this program.

Additionally, the announcement references aerial surveys conducted in the Eastern and Northern Districts on Saturday, July 5, stating that wild stock run entry and escapement indices are within anticipated ranges. It indicates plans to continue aerial surveys as weather permits and to expand them to additional districts the following week.

For regulatory matters, it mentions the availability of regulation booklets for 2022-2025, while also highlighting the unavailability of updated regulation booklets incorporating changes from the December 2024 Board of Fisheries meeting. It emphasizes the requirement for all buyers in the PWS Management Area to complete a Processor Registration Form and directs any questions regarding registration to the Cordova office.

The document concludes by providing dates and times for the next scheduled announcements for seine and gillnet fisheries, along with contact information for obtaining announcement recordings and directing readers to the ADFG website for additional resources.

Set net and drift net openers are not explicitly mentioned in this document, focusing primarily on seine fishery operations and regulatory information for the Prince William Sound area.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Westside Salmon Announcement 26 Emergency Order 24 - July 6, 2025

Document Summary Per District:

Nushagak District:
- Wood River Sockeye Salmon Escapement: 99,000 on the previous day, and 10,000 through 6:00 a.m. today for a cumulative of 1.92 million.
- Nushagak River King Salmon Escapement: 94 on the previous day for a cumulative of 27,611. The Sockeye Salmon Escapement: 52,000 on the previous day for a cumulative of 2.76 million.
- Igushik River Sockeye Salmon Escapement: 46,000 on the previous day and 8,300 this morning for a total of 265,000.
- Reported Sockeye Salmon Harvest on July 6: 971,000 for a total of 11.3 million. The Reported King Salmon Harvest was 70 for a total of 2,416. There are 486 boats registered to fish in the Nushagak District.

Set Net Openers:
- Nushagak Section of the Nushagak District: Extended from 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 7.

Drift Net Openers:
- Nushagak District: Open from 11:30 p.m. Sunday, July 6 until 7:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, and again from 11:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 7.

Seine Net Openers:
- The document does not mention any seine net openers in the provided announcement.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #36 - July 6, 2025

Naknek-Kvichak District:
- Escapement data: Naknek River (660,000 total), Alagnak River (1 million total), Kvichak River (1.8 million total).
- Harvest data: July 5 harvest was 917,000 fish, season total 4.8 million.
- Set net opener: Open until further notice.
- Drift net opener: July 6, 10:00 p.m. to July 7, 4:00 p.m. for 18 hours.
- No seine net openers mentioned.

Ugashik District:
- Escapement data: Ugashik River 204,000 sockeye up to July 5.
- Harvest data: July 5 harvest was 291,000, season total 2.3 million fish.
- Set net opener: July 7, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for 12 hours.
- Drift net opener: July 7, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for 8 hours.
- No seine net openers mentioned.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement - July 6, 2025

Egegik District Summary:

1. Escapement through July 5: 835,000 sockeye salmon.
2. Inriver estimate: 100,000 fish.
3. Harvest on July 5: Estimated at 356,000 fish.
4. Total harvest: 4.1 million fish.
5. Vessels registered in the district: 162.

Set Net Openers:
- July 6, 8:45 p.m. to July 7, 4:45 a.m. for 8 hours.
- July 7, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 8 hours.

Drift Net Openers:
- July 6, 8:45 p.m. to July 7, 3:45 a.m. for 7 hours.
- July 7, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for 7 hours.

Seine Net Openers:
- There are no seine net openers mentioned in the document.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #22 - July 5, 2025

COPPER RIVER DISTRICT:
- Open for commercial drift gillnet fishing on Monday, July 7, for a 36-hour period.
- The expanded Chinook salmon inside closure area will be OPEN during this period.
- Subsistence fishing will be open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on all Saturdays from June 28 through October 25.

BERING RIVER DISTRICT:
- Opens for a 36-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period starting at 7:00 am on Monday, July 7.

PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND GILLNET FISHERIES:
- Starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 7, gillnet depth restrictions will not be in effect in the Coghill District, Eshamy District, Montague, and Unakwik District fisheries.

COGHILL DISTRICT:
- Commercial drift gillnet harvest opens for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 7.
- Port Wells and College Fiord will open for a 60-hour commercial drift gillnet harvest starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 7.

ESHAMY DISTRICT:
- Opens for a 36-hour commercial gillnet harvest starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 7.
- The MBH AGZ will open to SET GILLNET permit holders only during the 36-hour fishing period.

UNAKWIK DISTRICT:
- Opens to commercial drift gillnet and purse seine harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 7.

MONTAGUE DISTRICT (Port Chalmers Subdistrict):
- Opens to drift gillnet fishing for a 60-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 7, and an additional 84-hour period beginning at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 10.

The document does not specify specific seine net openers except for the mention of purse seine harvest in the Unakwik District, which is scheduled alongside drift gillnet harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 7. Set net openings were not mentioned in the document.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #34 - Saturday, July 5, 2025

Ugashik District Summary:

- Escapement through July 4: 169,000 sockeye
- Inriver estimate: 100,000 fish
- Harvest on July 4: 243,000, season total: 2.0 million fish
- Vessels registered: 159

Openers:
- Drift gillnet gear opener: 6 hours from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6.
- Set gillnet gear opener: 12 hours from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6.
- Seine net opener: No announcement made for seine net opener.

Next possible announcements for permit holders in the Ugashik District will be at 12:00 noon, Sunday, July 6.

BB - Bristol Bay

Westside Salmon Announcement 25 Emergency Order 23 - July 5, 2025

The document provided is an advisory announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game regarding commercial fishing in the Nushagak District. Here is the summary per district along with the details on net openers:

**Nushagak District:**

- **Sockeye Salmon Escapement:**
- Wood River: 1.82 million total, with 107,000 on the previous day and 13,000 by 6:00 a.m. on the issued day.
- Nushagak River: 2.7 million total, with 76,000 on the previous day.
- Igushik River: 218,000 total, with 26,000 on the previous day and 7,600 by this morning.

- **King Salmon Escapement:**
- Nushagak River: 27,517 total, with 148 on the previous day.

- **Harvest Information (as of July 3):**
- Sockeye salmon: 9.5 million total, 408,000 on July 3.
- King salmon: 2,231 total, 75 on July 3.

- **Number of Boats Registered:** 535 boats registered to fish in the Nushagak District.

- **Set Net Openers:**
- Nushagak Section: Set gillnets are extended from 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 5 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6.

- **Drift Net Openers:**
- Drift gillnets in the Nushagak District will open from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 5.
- Another opener is from 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 5 until 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 6, and again from 10:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6.

- **Seine Net Openers:**
- The document does not mention any seine net openers.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #33 - July 5, 2025

Naknek-Kvichak District
- The Naknek, Alagnak, and Kvichak rivers reported escapements of 2,500, 125,000, and 453,000 sockeye salmon respectively, totaling 3.1 million across all rivers, with inriver estimate for Kvichak at 300,000 fish. The July 4 harvest was estimated at 475,000 fish, bringing the total to 3.8 million.
- Set gillnet openers: July 6, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Drift gillnet openers: July 6, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Seine net openers: Not mentioned.

Egegik District
- Egegik River escapement through July 4 is reported at 786,000 sockeye, with an inriver estimate of 150,000 fish. July 4 harvest was estimated at 336,000, totaling 3.9 million fish, across 163 registered vessels.
- Set gillnet openers: July 5, 8:00 p.m. to July 6, 4:00 a.m. and again from July 6, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Drift gillnet openers: July 5, 8:00 p.m. to July 6, 2:00 a.m. and again from July 6, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Seine net openers: Not mentioned.

No specific mention of seine net openers was made for either district in the announcement.

BB - Bristol Bay

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #21 - July 4, 2025

The document provides detailed fishing schedule and regulatory updates for the Prince William Sound (PWS) salmon fishery, specifically focusing on the Coghill District and the associated sub-districts.

1. Coghill District:
- The Esther Subdistrict, with certain exclusions along the south shore of Esther Island, will open to commercial drift gillnet harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Saturday, July 5.
- The Granite Bay Subdistrict will open to commercial drift gillnet harvest for a 36-hour fishing period starting at 8:00 am on Saturday, July 5.
- It is recommended by PWSAC to keep the area in front of the WNH THA and SHA closed for broodstock protection.
- Gillnet depth restrictions specified in 5 AAC 24.331(b)(6) will not be in effect in the Coghill District and other mentioned districts starting 8:00 am, Monday, July 7.

2. Prince William Sound Gillnet Fisheries:
- Details for openings in other areas such as the Eshamy District, Montague, and Unakwik District were mentioned, indicating that the same gillnet depth restriction lifting applies starting 8:00 am, Monday, July 7.

The document also notes that buyers purchasing fish in the PWS Management Area are required to complete a Processor Registration Form and encourages commercial permit holders to renew their licenses early.

There are no specific mentions of set net or seine net openings in the announcement.

The next scheduled salmon fisheries announcement was anticipated to be at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 5, with the document providing phone numbers and a website for additional information on announcements, in-season harvest data, and escapement data.

Lastly, the document encourages reporting observed violations to Wildlife Safeguard, mentioning the possibility of rewards for successful prosecution of violations.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #32 Emergency Orders 38, 39 - July 4, 2025

Egegik District:

- Escapement: 713,000 sockeye through July 3.
- Inriver estimate: 100,000 fish.
- Harvest through July 3: 430,000, season total: 3.5 million fish.
- Vessels registered: 163.
- Commercial fishing with drift gillnet gear: 6 hours from 6:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Saturday, July 5.
- Commercial fishing with set gillnet gear: 8 hours from 6:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Saturday, July 5.
- Seine net openers: Not mentioned.

Ugashik District:

- Escapement: 141,000 sockeye through July 3.
- Inriver estimate: 100,000 fish.
- Harvest through July 3: 232,000, season total: 1.8 million fish.
- Vessels registered: 147.
- Commercial fishing with drift gillnet gear: 8 hours from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5.
- The set gillnet period extended for 12 hours from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5.
- Seine net openers: Not mentioned.

BB - Bristol Bay

Westside Salmon Announcement 24 Emergency Order 22 - July 4, 2025

Document Summary for Nushagak District:

- Sockeye salmon escapement in the Wood River has reached a cumulative of 1.72 million. Nushagak River sockeye salmon escapement has reached a cumulative of 2.63 million. The king salmon escapement in the Nushagak River is at a total of 27,369.
- The reported sockeye salmon harvest for July 2 is 923,000 bringing the total to 9.1 million. The king salmon harvest was reported at 115 for a total of 2,156.
- A total of 537 boats are registered to fish in the Nushagak District.

Set Net Openers:
- Commercial fishing in the Nushagak Section of the Nushagak District with set gillnets is extended from 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 4, until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 5.

Drift Net Openers:
- Commercial fishing with drift gillnets will close as scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 4.
- Commercial fishing with drift gillnets will open in the Nushagak District from 10:00 p.m. Friday, July 4, until 5:30 a.m. Saturday, July 5, and again from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 5.

Seine Net Openers:
- There are no seine net openers mentioned in the announcement.


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Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #31 Emergency Order 37 - July 4, 2025

Summary:

Naknek-Kvichak District:
- Drift Gillnet Openers:
- July 4, 9:00 p.m. to July 5, 4:30 a.m., and again on July 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Set Gillnet Openers:
- Closes July 4 at 2:30 p.m.
- Reopens July 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Seine Net Openers: Not mentioned in the document.

The document does not contain information on seine net openers.

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Port Moller Sockeye Salmon Stock Composition Summary - July 3, 2025

The document does not provide specific information regarding district summaries, set net opening times, drift net opening times, or seine net opening times. The focus is solely on the genetic stock composition estimates of sockeye salmon sampled from the Port Moller Test Fishery for the period of June 29-July 1, 2025. For detailed information on fishing openers or specific regulations by district, please refer to other announcements or contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game directly.

Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #20 - July 3, 2025

Document Summary per District:

1. **Eastern District:**
- **Set Net Openers:** The document does not specify any set net openers for the Eastern District.
- **Drift Net Openers:** The document does not mention any drift net openers for the Eastern District.
- **Seine Net Openers:** Commercial purse seine fishing is scheduled to open for a 12-hour period, from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm, on Saturday, July 5. Certain areas within the district, such as waters of Port Gravina north of 60º 42.50’ N, will be closed during this period. Additionally, specific closure areas within Galena Bay, Landlocked Bay, and Sheep Bay have been designated to ensure early season escapement.

2. **Southwestern District:**
- **Set Net Openers:** The document does not specify any set net openers for the Southwestern District.
- **Drift Net Openers:** The document does not mention any drift net openers for the Southwestern District.
- **Seine Net Openers:** The AFK Hatchery Terminal Harvest Area (THA) and Special Harvest Area (SHA) will open to purse seine fishing for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Saturday, July 5, and for a 48-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Monday, July 7. Anadromous stream closures within the AFK Hatchery THA and SHA will not be in effect until further notice.

The document does not provide information on set net or drift net openers, focusing solely on purse seine fishery openings in the Eastern and Southwestern Districts of Prince William Sound. It also highlights the initiation of the VFDA cost recovery sales program and the collection of approximately 12.5% of the assigned pink salmon revenue goal, along with specific regulatory and escapement measures within the mentioned districts.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Westside Salmon Announcement 23 - July 3, 2025

The document pertains to commercial fishing activities in the Togiak District, as communicated by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Dillingham. Here's a summary of its contents, sorted by district and fishing methods:

District: Togiak District
- Total harvest reported was 17,600 on the previous day, culminating in a total of 46,700.
- The tower crew plans to deploy and start counting by Saturday.

Openers:
- All sections of the Togiak District were opened for commercial fishing starting at 9:00 a.m., Monday, June 30.

Cape Pierce, Osviak, and Matogak sections:
- These sections will close as per the regular schedule at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, July 5.

Togiak River section:
- An extension for commercial fishing is provided from 9:00 p.m., Saturday, July 5, until 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 7.

The document does not specifically mention the types of fishing methods (set net, drift net, seine net) for which these openers apply. For precise details regarding the use of specific net types within these openings, direct contact with the Westside Area Biologist or the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is recommended.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #30 Emergency Orders 35, 36 - July 3, 202 5

Egegik District Summary:
- Escapement through July 1 is 655,000 sockeye, with an inriver estimate of 50,000 fish.
- Harvest on July 2 was 401,000, bringing the season total to 3.1 million fish.
- 164 vessels are registered in the district.
- Set gillnet gear opener is scheduled for 8 hours from 5:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Friday, July 4.
- Drift gillnet gear opener is scheduled for 7 hours from 5:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Friday, July 4, and again for 7 hours from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4 to 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5.
- No seine net openers mentioned.

Ugashik District Summary:
- Escapement through July 2 is 100,000 sockeye, with an inriver estimate of 100,000 fish.
- Harvest on July 2 was 185,000, bringing the season total to 1.5 million fish.
- 149 vessels are currently registered in the district.
- Set gillnet gear opener is scheduled for 12 hours from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4 to 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5.
- Drift gillnet gear opener is scheduled for 8 hours from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4 to 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5.
- No seine net openers mentioned.

BB - Bristol Bay

Westside Salmon Announcement 22 Emergency Order 20 - July 3, 2025

District: Nushagak District

Set Net Openers:
- Extended in the Nushagak Section from 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3 until 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 4.

Drift Net Openers:
- From 9:00 p.m. Thursday, July 3 until 4:30 a.m. Friday, July 4.
- Again from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 4.

Seine Net Openers:
- The announcement does not mention any seine net openers.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #29 Emergency Order 34 - July 3, 2025

Document Summary Per District:

Naknek-Kvichak District:
- Set Gillnet Gear: Open until further notice.
- Drift Gillnet Gear: Two openings are scheduled. The first opening is for a 7.5-hour period from 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 3, until 3:30 a.m. Friday, July 4. The second opening is for a 7-hour period from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 4.
- Seine Net Gear: No openings announced.

No additional district information or seine net openings provided in the announcement.

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Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery Announcement #19 - July 2, 2025

The document pertains to various salmon fishery announcements for areas within Prince William Sound, including the Copper River District, Bering River District, Coghill District, Eshamy District, Unakwik District, and Montague District, focusing particularly on commercial drift gillnet and seine net openings. Here's a summary per district including details on net openers:

Copper River District:
- The Copper River District will open for a 36-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period at 7:00 am on Thursday, July 3. The expanded Chinook salmon inside closure area will be open during this period.

Bering River District:
- The Bering River District, west of a longitude line at 144° 28.20’ W., will open for a 36-hour commercial drift gillnet fishing period at 7:00 am on Thursday, July 3.

Coghill District:
- The main district, excluding specific subdistricts, will open to commercial drift gillnet harvest for a 48-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 3.
- The Granite Bay Subdistrict will also open for a 48-hour commercial drift gillnet period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 3.
- Specific areas within the district for drift gillnet fishing have been detailed, and it's noted that regulatory closed waters pertaining to the Coghill River will not be in effect during open commercial fishing periods.

Eshamy District:
- Remains closed to commercial fishing with a possibility of the next commercial fishing period occurring as early as Monday, July 7, which will be announced on Saturday, July 5.

Unakwik District:
- Will open to commercial drift gillnet and purse seine harvest for a 36-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 3.

Montague District:
- The Port Chalmers Subdistrict will open to drift gillnet fishing for an 84-hour period starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 3, with an additional 60-hour period beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, July 7. A regular schedule of two fishing periods per week is anticipated to remain in effect until further notice.

The document does not explicitly specify set net openers within the provided details.

PWS - Prince William Sound

Westside Salmon Announcement 21 - July 2, 2025

Document Summary - Nushagak District:

- Set Net Openers: Commercial fishing with set gillnets in the Nushagak Section of the Nushagak District will be open from 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 until 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3.

- Drift Net Openers: Commercial fishing with drift gillnets in the Nushagak District will be open from 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 until 3:00 a.m. Thursday, July 3, and again from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 3.

- Seine Net Openers: The document does not mention any seine net openers.

BB - Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay Eastside Salmon Announcement #28 Emergency Orders 32, 33 - July 2, 2025

Egegik District:
- Escapement through July 1: 547,000 sockeye.
- Season total harvest: 2.7 million fish.
- Vessels registered: 164.

Set Net Openers:
- July 3: 5:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
- July 3: 6:30 p.m. to July 4, 2:30 a.m.

Drift Net Openers:
- July 3: 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- July 3: 5:00 p.m. to July 4, 1:00 a.m.

Seine Net Openers: Not mentioned.

Ugashik District:
- Escapement through July 1: 64,000 sockeye.
- Season total harvest: 1.3 million fish.
- Vessels registered: 149.

Set Net Openers:
- July 3: 4:00 p.m. to July 4, 4:00 a.m.

Drift Net Openers:
- July 3: 4:00 p.m. to July 4, 12:00 a.m.

Seine Net Openers: Not mentioned.

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