Alaska Temporarily Bans Chinook Salmon Fishing to Protect Low Population
Published Date: 4/29/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting May 1 through August 15, 2026, recreational fishing for Chinook salmon in the Cook Inlet area off Alaska is temporarily closed to protect the salmon population, which is very low right now. This affects anyone who fishes for Chinook salmon for fun in that zone and helps make sure these fish can bounce back. No money changes are mentioned, but anglers will need to plan around this break.
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Temporary Cook Inlet Chinook Closure
If you fish for Chinook salmon for fun in the Cook Inlet exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off Alaska, recreational fishing for Chinook salmon is prohibited from 0001 hours A.l.t. on May 1, 2026 through 2400 hours A.l.t. on August 15, 2026. This action parallels a State of Alaska closure and is intended to conserve very low Chinook salmon stocks as assessed in 2026.
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