2014 Copper River Plans

[coho slayer]

Yes. First few weeks tend to be the most crowded from my experience, especially if you are taking the charter.

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[gr8fl]

PWS Commercial Fishing News

PWS Commercial Fishing News

Miles Lake sonar is currently operational on both banks. Cumulative sonar count to date is 49,500 fish whereas the anticipated count for this date is 11,800 fish. Preliminary harvest estimate from the 12-hour period that occurred on Monday, May 19 was 720 Chinook and 81,000 sockeye salmon with an estimated 650 deliveries reported. This compares to an anticipated harvest of 93,000 sockeye salmon for this period

Source: Prince William Sound Salmon Fishery News Release #3

 

[gr8fl]

Bases are loaded...

Bases are loaded...

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Every scenario from 4 through 11 day transit times are in play for June 1 subsistence opener.

 

[gr8fl]

Today would be good...

Today would be good...

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...gear up!

 

[Burntfrog]

Thanks for all the info, gr8fl! You're doing all the leg work for us and we appreciate it!

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...gear up!

 

[Burntfrog]

So with the water so low and the Chitina in two seperate channels running under the bridge, where you guys thinking would be the best spot to set up shop? The channel on the campground side seems larger...just not sure where to go with water levels like this. Maybe towards Obrien creek instead?