Bulletin: Yukon Area Salmon Fishery Closure in Subdistrict 4-BC and Koyukuk River

The Yukon River in-season Fisheries Manager issued a Temporary Special Action closing the Federal public waters in Yukon fishing subdistrict 4-BC and the Koyukuk River drainage to fishing for Chinook and summer chum salmon by all users. This closure prohibits all directed fishing for Chinook and summer chum salmon and closes gillnets larger than 4-inch stretched mesh and longer than 60 feet. 

The use of fish wheels is not allowed during these closures. Selective gear such as dip nets, beach seines, and hook and line gear may be used for nonsalmon species. If Chinook and summer chum salmon are caught while fishing for other species, they should be released alive but may be legally retained if dead.

The dates of the closure are as follows:

Effective Date:   Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 8:00 p.m. for Subdistrict 4-BC

                              Saturday, June 20, 2026, 8:00 p.m. for Koyukuk River drainage

Expiration Date:  Thursday, December 31, 2026, 8:00 a.m. unless superseded by subsequent special action

The temporary special action, 03-KS-04-26, can be found online at https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/fisheries-special-actions.

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