Section 5.33.372. District 1: Nakat Inlet Terminal Harvest Area Salmon Management Plan.

	(a)  This management plan provides for the terminal area common property harvest of hatchery-produced coho and chum salmon in the Nakat Inlet Terminal Harvest Area and distributes the harvest between the troll and drift gillnet fleets.  
	(b)  The department, in consultation with the Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (SSRAA), shall manage the waters of Nakat Inlet north of Surprise Point at 54_ 49.10' N. lat. and west of 130_ 42.75' W. long. from June 1 through November 10 to distribute the harvest of hatchery-produced coho and chum salmon. Fishing will be open continuously to troll gear and drift gillnet gear from June 1 through November 10, unless closed earlier by emergency order.   
	(c)  All waters within 500 yards of the terminus of Nakat Lake Creek (101-11-39) are closed to the taking of salmon.  
	(d)  A drift gillnet operated in the terminal harvest area may not exceed 200 fathoms in length.  
	(e)  Salmon may be taken in the terminal harvest area under sport and personal use fishing regulations at any time. A personal use permit issued under 5 AAC 77.682 must include the following conditions:  
		(1) salmon may be taken for personal use only by drift gillnets;  
		(2) a drift gillnet operated for personal use may not exceed 50 fathoms in length; and  
		(3) the annual bag and possession limit for personal use is 25 salmon.  
	(f)  Repealed 5/31/2009.  
	(g)  Repealed 5/31/2009.  

Authorities

16.05.060;16.05.251

Notes

Authority

AS 16.05.060 AS 16.05.251

History

Eff. 6/25/89, Register 110; am 6/28/97, Register 142; am 7/26/2003, Register 167; am 5/26/2006, Register 178; am 5/31/2009, Register 190