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Saltwater recreational limits, refreshed each season from the state agency.

Alaska fishing regulations

Curated references from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Alaska saltwater sport-fishing reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

OPEN NOWALL SPECIESAUG 2026
SOURCEADF&G sport fishing regulations ↗UPDATED JANUARY 1, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The ADF&G page is an informational summary; the applicable state statutes and emergency orders are authoritative.
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Coho (silver) salmon (part of the chum/coho/pink/sockeye combo)The page lists coho only within the combined chum, coho, pink, and sockeye salmon rule; the booklet says fishing is open year-round unless otherwise noted.Listed openCombined chum/coho/pink/sockeye limit is 6 per day and 6 in possession; no more than 3 coho per day and 3 coho in possession.—OPEN
Dolly VardenCook Inlet & Kachemak Bay saltwater regional rule; general booklet statement is open year-round unless otherwise noted.Listed open5 per day and 5 in possession; no size limit.—OPEN
King salmon (Cook Inlet salt waters)North of Bluff Point, the base rule is open Apr 1-30 and Aug 16-31 at 1 per day/1 in possession and closed May 1-Aug 15. In 2026 an emergency order restricted Cook Inlet king salmon; check current ADF&G emergency orders. A combined annual limit of 5 king salmon 20 inches or longer applies across the listed Southcentral areas, and retained kings 20 inches or longer Apr 1-Aug 31 must be recorded. Displayed base rules state no size limit for the bag windows. · Listed season windows: Apr 1, 2026 through Aug 31, 2026 · 1 fish listed · Sep 1, 2026 through Sep 15, 2026 · 1 fish listed · Sep 16, 2026 through Mar 31, 2027 · 2 fish listedListed openSouth of Bluff Point: 1 per day and 1 in possession Apr 1-Aug 31; all waters: 1 per day and 1 in possession Sep 1-15; 2 per day and 2 in possession Sep 16-Mar 31.—OPEN
LingcodMinimum is 35 inches with head attached, or 28 inches from the tip of the tail to the front of the dorsal fin with the head removed. Cook Inlet & Kachemak Bay saltwater regional rule. · Listed season windows: Jul 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 1 fish listedListed open1 per day and 2 in possession during the season.35"OPEN
Nonpelagic rockfishThe booklet states these 2026 nonpelagic-rockfish limits are by emergency order; no retention of yelloweye rockfish Apr 1-Jun 30; anglers must carry a deepwater release device onboard. Cook Inlet & Kachemak Bay saltwater regional rule.Listed open1 per day and 2 in possession.—OPEN
Pacific halibutThe booklet says Pacific halibut are managed by the federal government under international treaty and directs anglers to federal regulations; the displayed 2/day, 4-possession rule is for unguided anglers. Cook Inlet & Kachemak Bay saltwater regional rule. · Listed season windows: Feb 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 2 fish listedListed openUnguided anglers: 2 per day and 4 in possession; guided anglers, size limits, and other requirements are governed by the federal rules referenced by the booklet.—OPEN
Pelagic rockfishThe booklet states these 2026 pelagic-rockfish limits are by emergency order; check current ADF&G emergency orders before fishing. Cook Inlet & Kachemak Bay saltwater regional rule.Listed open2 per day and 4 in possession.—OPEN

Reference only, not permission to fish or retain a catch. Verify the current official regulations before you go.