Kenai/Soldotna Fish and Game Advisory Committee Meeting

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is holding the Kenai/Soldotna Fish and Game Advisory Committee meeting on October 21, 2026 at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. The meeting will review a series of public proposals concerning the management of Lower Cook Inlet king‑salmon fisheries, youth‑only fishery dates, hatchery‑stock regulations, gear restrictions, and rockfish and Pacific cod management. Stakeholders can submit comments by November 16, 2026 and formal proposals for the Lower Cook Inlet fishery must be filed between December 1‑4, 2026. The advisory committee provides a forum for residents, anglers, and industry representatives to influence regulatory changes that affect harvest limits, seasonal timing, and conservation measures. • Primary contact: Leila Williams (Board Support Section) – (907) 267‑2354, [email protected] • Key dates: Meeting 2026‑10‑21, comment deadline 2026‑11‑16, proposal window 2026‑12‑01 to 2026‑12‑04 • Topics include resident‑priority harvest, youth‑fishery timing, hatchery‑king salmon bag limits, gear restrictions (single‑hook, bait bans), and deep‑water release mechanisms for rockfish. • No monetary award or contract is associated; participation is voluntary and advisory.