On June 4, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game announced Emergency Order #3-S-WR-02-25 to implement the front-end closure in Subsistence Sections 4 and 5 (from Aniak to the headwaters).

Starting Monday, June 9, 2025, until further notice, from Aniak to the headwaters and in state waters of the Aniak River:
-Subsistence fishing with gillnets (set and drift) is closed.
-Subsistence fishing with hook and line for Chinook salmon is closed.
-Subsistence fishing with fish wheels, dip nets, and beach seines is allowed, but any Chinook salmon caught must be returned to the water alive. Additionally, fish wheels must have a live box and chute, and must be checked at least every 6 hours.

The Kuskokwim River Salmon Management Working Group will meet Wednesday, June 11 at 10:00 AM to review in-season assessment data and determine fishing periods after this closure. The Working Group meeting is open to the public.

Read the full announcement on our website. KRITFC has also created the attached graphic for you to share with your community.

Questions? Visit the Kusko River Fishing- ADFG Facebook page or call Sam Decker, Management Biologist, at 907-543-2709.