The times they are a-changin'. If you are as wonky about Alaska fish politics as I am, the proposals that passed, and the proposals that were defeated, can be found here. Here's a two word recap: conservation won. Allowing more fish to enter the rivers of Upper Cook Inlet is a good thing. It's sound science and it speaks to …
Board of Fisheries Update
Three more days remain in the 2020 Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries meeting and if you believe in conservation, and are a personal use/sport fisherman, you have to be excited with the changes so far. Here are a few of the highlights. The Kenai River will see an increase of the in river escapement goals for sockeye …
2020 AK Fishery Changes
It’s day three of AK Board of Fisheries meetings and already there are changes to the fishery. Ironically, these changes are from the International Pacific Halibut Commission, and not the Board of Fisheries and will affect the halibut fishery in South Central Alaska. Charter operators will be unable to book halibut …
Super Bowl of AK Fish
Mark your calendars. The Alaska Board of Fisheries triennial meeting will be held in Anchorage from February 7th until February 19th. This is a big deal. The Alaska Board of Fisheries is comprised of seven members and their purpose is to conserve and develop the fishing resource of the state. Perhaps the most important …
2020 Kenai River King Salmon Forecast
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has released the 2020 Kenai River king salmon forecast. The early run (May/June) forecast is 4,794. Although below average, this forecast falls within the optimum escapement goal of 3,900 to 6,000 fish. The late run (July) forecast is 22,707. This estimate is within the sustainable …
Dedication
Okay. I admit it. That looks miserable. That's Audria Bloch hunkered down on the boat ride to one of my secret silver salmon spots this past September. I like fishing the Kenai any time I can, but September is my favorite month. Why you ask? Less anglers, and more fishing action. What's not to like about that? But, …
Whoopsie
I’m sure there’s a backstory about why this boat was left high and dry on the Beaver Creek gravel bar. Did they run out of gas? Did they have a medical emergency and abandon the boat? Probably neither. I think the real reason was inattention/distraction during a falling tide. File this under, “Things you don’t want …
Who Knew???
Dog salmon. Chum salmon. Calico salmon. Keta salmon. These are various names used to identify the fish pictured above. Since 1985, I’ve fished the Kenai River and feel like I’ve seen most everything. A group this past summer called me the Farmer’s Insurance Guide because “I know a thing or two because I’ve seen a thing or …
Back On Schedule.
Long time readers know this well: I almost always post on Sundays. It’s a habit of mine. And, it’s also been a habit of my core readers. How do I know this? Well, if I miss a Sunday, Jane or I will often be contacted to see if I’m okay. It’s humbling to know I have such dedicated followers like that. So why Sundays? The …
Ringing In The New Year…
Big news for followers of Beaver Creek Cabins & Guide Service in 2020. We have finally left the 20th century, and upgraded our website/social media presence to the 21st century. It was time for an upgrade. Our old site served us well, but it was created in the late 1990’s. It was great when flip phones were popular, …