The 2010 Kenai River early king salmon run is currently the lowest on record. The department has determined that, due to this low run, the lower end of the biological escapement goal (5,300 fish) cannot be achieved with a harvest or a catch-and-release fishery. Anglers are advised that the Kenai River king salmon sport fishery will be closed as follows: • The Kenai River from its mouth upstream to the Soldotna Bridge is closed to sport fishing for all king salmon from 12:01 am, Saturday, June 5, through 11:59 pm, Wednesday, June 30, 2010. • The Kenai River from the Soldotna Bridge upstream to the outlet of Skilak Lake is closed to sport fishing for all king salmon from 12:01 am, Saturday, June 5 through 11:59 pm, Wednesday, July 14, 2010. • The Moose River from its confluence with the Kenai River upstream to the northernmost edge of the Sterling Highway bridge is closed to sport fishing for all king salmon from 12:01 am, Saturday, June 5 through 11:59 pm, Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Contact: Robert Begich

The Department of Fish and Game has determined that the Kasilof River early-run king salmon sustainable escapement goal (SEG) may not be achieved without immediate restrictions to the fishery. Effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, June 5, retention of naturally-produced king salmon in the Kasilof River will be prohibited through 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Naturally-produced king salmon may not be possessed or retained; naturally-produced king salmon caught may not be removed from the water and must be released immediately. Contact: Robert Begich