The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has announced a waiver on annual per-household harvest limits for sockeye salmon on the Pilgrim River, effective 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 15.
Recent escapement projections indicate that the escapement goal for sockeye salmon at the Pilgrim River weir will be met, with a significant harvestable surplus for subsistence users.
As of July 13, a total of 14,830 sockeye salmon have passed through the weir, with a seasonal projection exceeding 36,000 fish.
While the sockeye salmon limits are waived, the annual per-household limit for king salmon remains at three fish.
A Pilgrim River Salmon Subsistence Permit is required to participate in this fishery. These permits are available online at ADF&G’s website and are free for all Alaska resident households. Residents that are unable to obtain permits online can contact the Nome office at 1-800-560-2271 for assistance.
