The preliminary 2018 schedule for the Copper River Chitina Subdistrict personal use dip net salmon fishery is listed in the table below. This schedule is based on projected daily sonar counts at the Miles Lake sonar and is designed to distribute the harvest throughout the run based on actual salmon abundance.
This schedule is subject to change based on actual salmon escapement once the sonar is operational. Actual fishing times will be established through emergency order each week. Travel time for salmon between the Miles Lake sonar and Chitina is approximately two to three weeks; as a result, changes to the preliminary schedule will be announced approximately one week prior to the fishing period. After August 31, the fishery will remain open, by regulation, through September 30.
| Dates | Fishing period hours |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 07, 8:00 a.m. | through | Sunday, June 10, 11:59 p.m. | 88 |
| Monday, June 11, 12:01 a.m. | through | Sunday, June 17, 11:59 p.m. | 168 |
| Monday, June 18, 12:01 a.m. | through | Sunday, June 24, 11:59 p.m. | 168 |
| Monday, June 25, 12:01 a.m. | through | Sunday, July 01, 11:59 p.m. | 168 |
| Monday, July 02, 12:01 a.m. | through | Wednesday, July 04, 6:00 p.m. | 66 |
| Friday, July 06, 12:00 p.m. | through | Sunday, July 08, 11:59 p.m. | 60 |
| Tuesday, July 10, 12:01 a.m. | through | Sunday, July 15, 11:59 p.m. | 144 |
| Wednesday, July 18, 12:01 a.m. | through | Sunday, July 22, 11:59 p.m. | 120 |
| Wednesday, July 25, 6:00 p.m. | through | Sunday, July 29, 11:59 p.m. | 102 |
| Wednesday, August 01, 6:00 p.m. | through | Sunday, August 05, 11:59 p.m. | 102 |
| Monday, August 06, 6:00 p.m. | through | Sunday, August 12, 11:59 p.m. | 150 |
| Monday, August 13, 6:00 p.m. | through | Friday, August 31, 11:59 p.m. | Continuous |
All residents of Alaska qualify to participate in this personal use fishery. A Chitina Personal Use Salmon Fishery Permit and a resident Alaska sport fishing license are required. Both dip net permits and fishing licenses can be obtained online at https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/
The department urges dipnetters to respect the rights of private landowners in the area and know the regulations before fishing. For information on access across private lands contact Chitina Native Corporation at (907) 823-2223.
Information regarding the fishery can be found at the ADF&G web site: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/
The current fishing schedule will be announced on the Chitina Fishery information line at 822-5224 (Glennallen), 459-7382 (Fairbanks), and 267-2511 (Anchorage). Please contact an information phone line prior to planning your trip to Chitina to ensure that the fishery will be open when you arrive. If you have any questions regarding the Chitina Subdistrict personal use fishery, please contact the ADF&G office in Glennallen at (907) 822-3309.