Is the Kenai River open for dipnetting?

Is the Kenai River open for dipnetting?

Kenai River personal use regular open seasons and times Unless an Emergency Order is issued in compliance with the “Kenai River Late-Run Sockeye Salmon Management Plan,” dipnetting on the Kenai River is open only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., regardless of the tides.

Where can I dip net on the Kenai River?

Locations

• North Beach. (yellow area on the map) The north beach access is via Spruce Drive, off of the Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai.
• South Beach.
• Boat-Based Dipnetting Area.
• East Bank, Lower Kenai River.
• Boat-Based Dipnetting Area.
• Warren Ames Bridge, South Side.

What is dipnetting in Alaska?

Dipnetting is a method of fishing used for catching salmon and hooligan that’s available to Alaska residents only. It entails using a long-handled fishing net up to five feet in diameter, and dipping it into a river to catch unsuspecting fish swimming upstream.

Where can I clean my fish in Kenai?

Some of these offer fish cleaning stations, which is a very important consideration for dipnetters….

• North Beach.
• South Beach.
• Kenai City Docks Boat Ramp.
• Warren Ames Bridge.
• Diamond M Ranch Resort.
• Cunningham Park.
• Eagle Rock.
• The Pillars State Park.

Do you need a permit to dip net in Alaska?

A permit is required to personal use dipnet for salmon in the Kenai River, Kasilof River, or Fish Creek. Permits are also available online through the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Online Store.

Who can dip net in Alaska?

Is everyone allowed to dipnet? No. Only Alaska residents with a resident sportfishing license can participate in the fishery. Fish and Game considers a resident someone who has lived in the state for 12 consecutive months.

Are gillnets illegal in Alaska?

Kachemak Bay Personal Use Gillnet Fishery. Permits & Regulations. To participate in any personal use fishery, you must be an Alaska Resident, and possess a valid Sport Fishing License or ADF&G senior license or ADF&G Disabled Veteran’s License. A permit is required to personal use gillnet in Kachemak Bay.

Does the Kenai River freeze?

The Kenai River did not appear to completely freeze up this winter and is now completely ice-free. The peninsula only experienced about 40 percent of the normal freezing-degree days as of April 2016, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service.

How are fish processed?

Fish processing generally involves the following steps: Sorting fish by size and species. Loading fish into a machine to remove heads. Moving fish to a cleaning machine to remove tails, scales and entrails.

Is it legal to dip net salmon in Alaska?

Dipnetting is open to Alaska residents only! Nonresidents are not allowed to participate in the dipnet fishery in any way, including handling the gear, cleaning fish, or actually dipnetting.

What do you need to dip net in Alaska?

Dipnetters must possess a current Alaska fishing license, along with a dipnetting card, both of which must be in their possession while fishing (dipnetting card is not required for hooligan fishing). You are required to record the date, species and number of fish caught before leaving the fishing area.