ADF&G - Sport Fishing Interior Alaska

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Lisa Stuby on her retirement after an extraordinary 30-year career with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Division of Sport Fish!

Lisa spent most of her career as a research biologist, working from 1995 to 2018 on a variety of research projects on salmon, burbot, rainbow trout, northern pike, Arctic grayling, and sheefish. She then became the Yukon Area Management Biologist in Fairbanks, bringing decades of research experience and fisheries knowledge to the job.

Thank you, Lisa, for your dedication to Alaska’s fisheries and the people who depend on them. And thank you for being a mentor to all the staff members that started their careers working as technicians on your research projects.

We wish you all the best in retirement and in whatever adventures come next!

With Lisa’s retirement, Tanana Area Management Biologist Andy Gryska and Assistant Area Management Biologist Brandy Baker will take on responsibility for the Yukon River Management Area in addition to their existing duties in the Tanana River drainage.

08/13/2026

Have you been thinking about taking a boating course? Maybe you got out on the water a few times this summer and realized how much there is to learn. Maybe you went out on a friend's boat and realized you want to get into the boating life yourself. Maybe you're just looking for a refresher on the latest laws and regulations, safety tools, and trip planning resources. Whatever your motivation, the Alaska Water Wise course is an excellent chance to learn about various boating topics relevant for Alaskans.

This free course is happening August 25 and 27 (you must attend both nights), 6:00-9:00 on Zoom. Sign up with anyone you hope to go boating with so you can learn together! If you pass the optional exam at the end of the course, you'll get your Alaska Boater Card, which can get you discounts on boat insurance.

Email [email protected] for more information or to get signed up.

08/13/2026

🛥Chena Lake Rec Area, River Park Boat Launch Update:

Silt has accumulated to approximately shin depth at the River Park Boat Launch, making launching and retrieving boats difficult and increasing the risk of getting stuck. Dredging is expected to take place in spring 2027. Until then, recreators are encouraged to use the Nordale Road boat launch as an alternative. Thank you for helping keep our waterways accessible and safe for everyone!

08/12/2026

Looking for reliable access to the middle Tanana River near Delta Junction? Check out the Big Delta Boat Launch!

Located adjacent to the Richardson Highway at milepost 275.4, this renovated launch provides a safe and convenient way to access the Tanana River. While the Tanana isn’t particularly known for fishing due to it being a silty, glacial river, the launch is a popular starting point for reaching nearby waters like the Goodpaster River (about 8 miles upstream), and the Richardson Clearwater (about 18 river miles downstream), where anglers can enjoy excellent Arctic grayling fishing.

The renovation included:

▪A new single-lane concrete plank boat launch ramp

▪A rebuilt concrete approach apron

▪Rip-rap armoring to protect the upstream fill

▪An informational kiosk and Kids Don't Float loaner station


The project was a collaboration between ADF&G's Division of Sport Fish and DNR's Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation. The facility is operated and maintained by ADF&G.

Whether you're headed upstream or downstream, the Big Delta Boat Launch is ready to help you get on the water.

Where's your favorite place to fish after launching from Big Delta? Let us know in the comments!

Questions about fishing? Check the comments.

08/12/2026

Here's an updated fishing report for the Tanana River area. With the continuing summer weather, now is the time to fish some of the stocked lakes in our area. Check out the fishing report for some tips and tricks.

08/07/2026

If you're planning on traveling up the Steese, Dalton, or Taylor Highways soon or want to combine some wild and scenic floats with fishing, here's a great resource for you. The link to the report is in the comments.

08/07/2026

Are you traveling out to Bethel for work or play? There is sport fishing in the Kuskokwim River and Kuskokwim Bay area right now. All the details can be found in the monthly fishing report. See the link in the comments for more information.

08/06/2026

Check out the August issue of Reel Times > https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=FishingSportFishAK.reelTimes

☑ Fishing for coho salmon in Bird Creek.
☑ Fly fishing for rockfish in Southeast Alaska
☑ Spear fishing for whitefish in the Chatanika River
☑ New episode of "The Fish Count" Podcast: Tracking pike and lake trout across Interior Alaska
☑ One angler's Stream Slam success story
☑ and more!

08/06/2026

Listen to the new Fish Count podcast episode about Northern pike in Interior Alaska!

🔗 Link to the podcast in the comments.

👉 New podcast episode!

👀 Check out the latest Fish Count podcast where we sit down with Fisheries Biologist, Matt Albert to learn about tracking northern pike and lake trout in Interior Alaska. And of course, we talk fishing.

👉 Link in the comment section. 🎣

08/03/2026

Got a great fishing photo from this year? It could end up on the cover of one of next year's Sport Fishing Regulations book.

The 2027 Sport Fishing Regulations Summary Books Cover Photo Contest is open, and this year submitting is easier than ever - everything happens online through one quick form. Upload your photos, sign the consent form, and you're entered.

Deadline is 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Submit your photos through the link in the comments.

What's the story behind your favorite fishing photo from this year?