Youth-Only King Salmon Fisheries On The Lower Kenai Peninsula

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Nelson River // Salmon passage

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Nelson River

4 active species monitored

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Sockeye Salmon

20Score

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Poor action or restrictions active. Check emergency regulations before heading out.

Very Weak Run

Current Strength Pacing

Pacing status calculated against dynamic timing curves and '25 counts.

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Today's Passage

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Season Total

0% of '25 season total

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Historical Run Progress

0%typically complete

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Cumulative Run Pacing

202620253-Yr Avg

Escapement Goal progress (690,300)0%

Emergency Orders & Regulations

✅All clear — No active closures or gear restrictions for this run.

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📜 Regulation Quick-Ref

Bag limit: 3 sockeye/day (varies by EO)

Gear: Unbaited hook — dipnetting w/ permit on Kenai/Kasilof

Season: Typically June 11 – Aug 31

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55.8105°N, 161.2565°W

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🔗 See Also — Sockeye Rivers

Olga Creek

2,041/day

Ilnik River

406/day

Afognak River

576/day

Karluk River

98 total

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