State imposes ‘unprecedented’ conservation measures for Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon

State imposes ‘unprecedented’ conservation measures for Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon

The fishing fleet in Sand Point, seen here in June 2024, is among the state’s largest, local fleets. Although Sand Point doesn’t have its own king runs, fishermen intercept salmon that migrate through the region. (Theo Greenly/KUCB) The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is imposing what it calls “unprecedented” conservation measures to address declines of Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon — also known as king salmon — which is currently under revie…