Alaska Administrative Code

The regulations in this chapter also apply in the adjoining waters of the exclusive economic zone. Notes 5 AAC 64.095 Eff. 7/25/95, Register 135; am 4/23/98, Register 146 Authority:AS 16.05.251 AS 16.10.190 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions a…

This chapter applies to sport fishing in the waters of the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands Area. Notes 5 AAC 65.001 In effect before 1988 Authority:AS 16.05.251(a) State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison betwe…

The Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands Area consists of all waters of Alaska on the south side of the Alaska Peninsula, including Pacific Ocean drainages west of the longitude of Cape Douglas (excluding the Kodiak Area), and waters, including Bering Sea drainages on the north …

Notes 5 AAC 65.010 In effect before 1985; am 5/31/85, Register 94; am 9/2/90, Register 115; am 4/9/95, Register 134; am 6/14/2001, Register 158; am 6/4/2004, Register 170; repealed 8/27/2016, Register 219, October 2016 In Register 219, October 2016, the substance of 5 AAC 65.010 …

Except as otherwise provided in 5 AAC 65.022, 5 AAC 65.051, or by an emergency order issued under AS 16.05.060, the seasons and bag, possession, annual, and size limits for finfish and shellfish in the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands Area are as follows: (1) king salmon: (A…

(a) Unless otherwise provided by emergency order, issued under AS 16.05.060, the special provisions regarding bag, possession, and annual limits, and methods and means in this section apply to sport fishing in the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands Area. (b) In the King Salmon…

Notes 5 AAC 65.024 Eff. 4/9/95, Register 134; am 4/2/99, Register 149; am 6/14/2001, Register 158; am 6/4/2004, Register 170; am 4/9/2005, Register 174; am 5/30/2007, Register 182; am 6/1/2013, Register 206; repealed 2/23/2014, Register 209, April 2014 In Register 209, April 2014…

Notes 5 AAC 65.030 Eff. 4/9/95, Register 134; repealed 6/14/2001, Register 158 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will b…

(a) Unless otherwise provided by an emergency order issued under AS 16.05.060, the provisions in this section apply to shellfish sport fishing in the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands Area. (b) The operator of a commercially licensed and registered shrimp fishing vessel who i…

Notes 5 AAC 65.050 Eff. 4/3/83, Register 85; am 6/2/88, Register 106; am 9/2/90, Register 115; am 5/2/92, Register 122; repealed 4/9/95, Register 134 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent v…

The following waters are closed to sport fishing in the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Island Area: (1) that portion of the Makushin River drainage upstream from an ADF&G regulatory marker located approximately two miles upstream from its mouth; (2) that portion of the Nateekin Ri…

The regulations in this chapter also apply in the adjoining waters of the exclusive economic zone. Notes 5 AAC 65.095 Eff. 7/25/95, Register 135; am 3/13/2004, Register 169 5 AAC 65.095 took effect 7/25/95, Register 135, as an emergency regulation. In reviewing the "permanent" re…

This chapter applies to sport fishing in the Bristol Bay Area. Notes 5 AAC 67.001 In effect before 1988 Authority:AS 16.05.251(a) State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior…

The Bristol Bay Area consists of all waters of Alaska, including drainages, enclosed by a line from Cape Newenham to Cape Menshikof. Notes 5 AAC 67.005 In effect before 1988 Authority:AS 16.05.251(a) State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions availabl…

Notes 5 AAC 67.010 In effect before 1985; am 5/31/85, Register 94; am 9/2/90, Register 115; am 6/19/92, Register 122; am 3/24/95, Register 133; am 4/23/98, Register 146; am 6/14/2001, Register 158; repealed 8/27/2016, Register 219, October 2016 In Register 219, October 2016, the …

Except as otherwise provided in 5 AAC 67.022, 5 AAC 67.025, or by an emergency order issued under AS 16.05.060, the seasons and bag, possession, annual, and size limits for finfish and shellfish in the Bristol Bay Area are as follows: (1) king salmon: (A) in fresh waters, as foll…

(a) Unless otherwise provided by emergency order, issued under AS 16.05.060, the special provisions regarding seasons, bag, possession, and size limits, and methods and means in this section apply to sport fishing in the Bristol Bay Area. (b) In the Ugashik River drainage, the fo…

Notes 5 AAC 67.024 Eff. 3/24/95, Register 133; am 4/23/98, Register 146; am 6/14/2001, Register 158; am 4/9/2004, Register 170; am 6/1/2013, Register 206; repealed 2/23/2014, Register 209, April 2014 In Register 209, April 2014, the provisions of 5 AAC 67.024(a) and (b) were repe…

(a) The purpose of this management plan is to ensure biological spawning escapement requirements of sockeye salmon into the Kvichak River drainage upstream of its confluence with the Alagnak River (Branch River). It is the intent of the Board of Fisheries to address the trade-off…

(a) Repealed 6/14/2001. (b) Repealed 3/13/2004. (c) Repealed 3/13/2004. Notes 5 AAC 67.030 Eff. 3/12/95, Register 133; am 4/23/98, Register 146; am 6/14/2001, Register 158; am 3/13/2004, Register 169 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions availabl…

(a) Unless provided otherwise in 5 AAC 67.022 or by emergency order issued under AS 16.05.060, the provisions in this section apply to shellfish sport fishing in the Bristol Bay Area. (b) The operator of a commercially licensed and registered shrimp fishing vessel who is using th…

A sport fishing guide may not retain fish while the guide is accompanying or personally directing the angler in fishing activities during any portion of a guided fishing trip. Notes 5 AAC 67.036 Eff. 4/23/98, Register 146; am 2/10/2005, Register 173 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State r…

Notes 5 AAC 67.050 In effect before 1985; am 5/11/85, Register 94; am 5/29/88, Register 106; am 7/26/90, Register 115; am 9/2/90, Register 115; repealed 3/24/95, Register 133 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison …

Notes 5 AAC 67.055 Repealed 7/26/90. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

The regulations in this chapter also apply in the adjoining waters of the exclusive economic zone. Notes 5 AAC 67.095 Eff. 4/23/98, Register 146 Authority:AS 16.05.251 AS 16.10.190 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a compa…

Notes 5 AAC 69.010 In effect before 1981; repealed 5/6/81, Register 78 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added …

Notes 5 AAC 69.020 In effect before 1981; repealed 5/6/81, Register 78 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added …

Notes 5 AAC 69.030 In effect before 1981; repealed 5/6/81, Register 78 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added …

Notes 5 AAC 69.040 In effect before 1981; repealed 5/6/81, Register 78 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added …

Notes 5 AAC 69.050 In effect before 1981; repealed 5/6/81, Register 78 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added …

This chapter applies to sport fishing in the North Slope Area. Notes 5 AAC 69.101 Eff. 3/14/2009, Register 189 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the p…

The North Slope Area consists of all northerly flowing waters, including lakes, draining into, and including, the Arctic Ocean, the Beaufort Sea, and the Chukchi Sea, west of the Canadian border and east of Point Hope. Notes 5 AAC 69.105 Eff. 3/14/2009, Register 189; am 5/19/2010…

(a) Except as otherwise specified in this section or through an emergency order issued under AS 16.05.060, sport fishing is permitted year round in the waters of the North Slope Area. (b) Except as otherwise specified in (c) of this section, the following are the general bag, pos…

(a) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or by an emergency order issued under AS 16.05.060, the provisions in this section apply to finfish sport fishing in the North Slope Area. (b) In all waters, multiple hooks with a gap between the point and shank greater than one-half …

Notes 5 AAC 69.135 Eff. 3/14/2009, Register 189; repealed 7/22/2017,Register 223, October 2017 Authority:AS 16.05.060 AS 16.05.251 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prio…

(a) Notwithstanding the other provisions in this chapter regarding lake trout, the department shall manage wild lake trout populations in the North Slope Area by employing a conservative harvest regime and by maintaining harvest below the maximum sustained yield level. Following …

(a) By employing a conservative harvest regime, the department shall manage wild Arctic grayling populations in the North Slope Area for long-term sustained yield. Following sustained yield principles, the department may manage wild Arctic grayling fisheries to provide or maintai…

(a) The department shall manage stocked waters in the North Slope Area in order to meet public demand for diverse fishing opportunities. The department may manage fisheries to provide or maintain qualities that are desired by sport anglers. The department shall manage the stocked…

For the purposes of this chapter, "catch-and-release" means that the sport angler may fish for a species of finfish, but may not retain or possess that species of finfish. Notes 5 AAC 69.995 Eff. 3/14/2009, Register 189 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State regulations are updated quarter…

This chapter applies to sport fishing in the Northwestern Area. Notes 5 AAC 70.001 In effect before 1988; am 5/19/2004, Register 170; am 3/14/2009, Register 189 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a co…

The Northwestern Area consists of all waters draining into and including the Bering Sea, the Chukchi Sea, Kotzebue Sound, and Norton Sound south of Point Hope and north of Point Romanof. Notes 5 AAC 70.005 In effect before 1988; am 5/19/2004, Register 170; am 3/14/2009, Register …

Notes 5 AAC 70.006 Eff. 5/19/2004, Register 170; repealed 3/14/2009, Register 189 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More …

Notes 5 AAC 70.008 Eff. 5/19/2004, Register 170; am 9/12/2008, Register 187; repealed 3/14/2009, Register 189 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. …

Notes 5 AAC 70.010 In effect before 1985; am 5/31/85, Register 94; am 11/5/87, Register 104; am 9/2/90, Register 115; am 1/2/91, Register 117; am 3/15/95, Register 133; am 5/9/98, Register 146; repealed 6/14/2001, Register 158 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently…

(a) Except as otherwise specified in this section or through an emergency order issued under AS 16.05.060, sport fishing is permitted year round in the waters of the Northwestern Area. (b) Except as otherwise specified in (c) of this section, the following are the general bag, po…

Notes 5 AAC 70.013 Eff. 5/19/2004, Register 170; am 6/7/2007, Register 182; repealed 3/14/2009, Register 189 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. M…

Notes 5 AAC 70.015 Eff. 5/19/2004, Register 170; am 6/7/2007, Register 182; am 6/21/2007, Register 182; repealed 3/14/2009, Register 189 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and th…

Notes 5 AAC 70.017 Eff. 5/19/2004, Register 170; am 6/7/2007, Register 182; am 9/12/2008, Register 187; repealed 3/14/2009, Register 189 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and th…

Notes 5 AAC 70.020 In effect before 1983; am 4/3/83, Register 85; am 5/11/85, Register 94; am 2/6/87, Register 101; am 4/16/87, Register 102; am 6/19/87, Register 103; am 8/13/87, Register 103; am 11/5/87, Register 104; am 5/22/88, Register 106; am 5/29/88, Register 106; am 7/26/…

Notes 5 AAC 70.022 Eff. 3/15/95, Register 133; am 5/9/98, Register 146; am 6/23/99, Register 150; am 5/9/2000, Register 154; am 6/14/2001, Register 158; am 8/8/2003, Register 167; repealed 5/19/2004, Register 170 As of Register 170, July 2004, the substance of former 5 AAC 70.022…