FishKillFlea Fishing without a valid Alaska fishing license carries penalties from Alaska Wildlife Troopers.
| Violation | Fine Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| No sport fishing license | $150 – $1,000 | Per offense — serious in AK |
| No King Salmon Stamp | $150 – $500 | Required for chinook |
| Over bag/possession limit | $300 – $3,000+ per fish | Per-fish penalties — very strict! |
| Snagging (closed waters) | $500 – $5,000 | Taken very seriously in AK |
Key Bag Limits
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| King salmon (chinook) | 1-2 | Varies | River-specific — check Harvest Card. Stamp required |
| Sockeye (red) salmon | 3-6 | 6-12 | Kenai/Russian River — dates/limits change annually |
| Silver (coho) salmon | 3 | 6 | Most rivers & bays |
| Halibut | 2 | 4 | IPHC regulations — size limits vary by area |
| Rainbow trout | 2-5 | Varies | Some catch-and-release only — check specific river |
| Dolly Varden/Arctic char | 10 | 10 | Generous limit — rivers statewide |
Call Alaska Wildlife Troopers: (907) 269-5509.
An Alaska fishing license is only $20 res. Get yours. See costs.