...to catch mature king salmon that are bound for Cook Inlet fisheries." Vania said an unusual number of the Kenai Peninsula streams were having difficulty reaching escapement goals, so the department decided to restrict the marine fishery. "This...

...in waters where salmon return to spawn. Such measures have been in place on the Kenai River and a number of other Peninsula streams, and the ordinance in question added similar protection to another 2,317 stream miles across the borough. However...

...projects. But thanks to individuals and volunteer groups like Trout Unlimited, Safari Club International and the Kenai Peninsula Stream Watch, only a piece of the funding has been used. Seven projects for the price of two - that's bang for your...

...both industries key to a successful Kenai Peninsula economy. I will work to enhance king salmon returns in lower Peninsula streams from the Kasilof to Homer, to provide additional sport fishing opportunities, and to reduce the pressure on the...

Anglers on the hunt for king salmon on the three most popular lower Kenai Peninsula rivers will have to do so without the aid of bait starting Saturday, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced Wednesday. Fish and Game officials have restricted fishermen to one, unbaited, artificial lure on the Anchor River, Deep Creek and Ninilchik River starting Saturday at 12:01 a.m. through June 20. Officials said prohibiting bait and treble or multiple hooks will "substantially decrease" fish mortality and better allow for escapement goals to be achieved.

...restricted sport fisheries for king salmon across the Kenai Peninsula in an effort to conserve as many fish as possible in Peninsula streams. Conservation measures have also extended to the commercial setnet fishery, where nets were kept on the beach for...

...Soldotna Creek and blocking fish access," he said. However, several volunteer organizations - including the Kenai Peninsula Stream Watch, Trout Unlimited and Safari Club International - and individuals helped and it "didn't cost us a dime...

...stream-side habitat to make that available to all people that are affected." The original ordinance protecting Peninsula streams 50 feet up the bank will take effect on Jan. 1. "What the river center is doing (in the meantime) is working...

...here. ---Speaking of the environment, the borough assembly passed a measure last week to add thousands of Kenai Peninsula streams to the anadromous stream protection district. Protection measures already are in place on the Kenai River, 10 of...

...slow run. Things can change quickly and they can come in bunches."There is a new regulation affecting all Kenai Peninsula streams, according to a release from Fish and Game. The rule states a silver salmon may not be removed from the water prior...