South Peninsula Commercial Fishery Announcement #14 For Emergency Order #4-FS-M-SP-11-19
Commercial salmon fishing will be allowed for 61 hours from 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 5 until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 in the Shumagin Islands Section of the Southeastern District, the Southwestern District, and the Unimak District.
Commercial salmon fishing in the South Central District will be allowed from 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 5 until further notice.
Commercial salmon fishing in the Bechevin Bay Section of the Northwestern District will be allowed from 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 5 until further notice.
All closed waters in the above locations will be as described in the regulation book or as adjusted by emergency order.
The Shumagin Corporation is hiring for a Head Barkeep and Manager of the Sand Point Tavern!
2015 salmon haul on F/V Celtic, a 58’ hansen purse seiner fishing out of Sand Point.
Alaska Peninsula Biologist Lisa Fox discusses the July portion of the 2019 Salmon Season and the current escapement for the August fishery.
Topics Discussed:
– Pink and Chum Escapement for July
– Orzinski System Escapement
– Potential Openings in August
– …And More!
Download the Fisheries Interview with Area Biologist Lisa Fox Discussing the July Fishery(mp3, 1 MB, 11 minutes)
Please join us at the harbor gear shed on Saturday, June 29th to raise funds for KSDP radio while enjoying authentic southern-style ribs, games, door prizes, and raffles.
In the event of bad weather, we will be moving to the Sand Point City Gym as a back-up venue.
2015 salmon haul on F/V Celtic, a 58’ hansen purse seiner fishing out of Sand Point.
Alaska Peninsula Biologist Lisa Fox discusses the beginning of the 2019 Salmon Season and the unique circumstances being observed by the fisherman and Dept. of Fish and Game.
Topics Discussed:
– Potential for Restrictions in June and July Openers
– The record breaking June pink salmon harvest
– The low returns of sockeye salmon
-….and more!
Download the Fisheries Interview with Area Biologist Lisa Fox Discussing the June Harvest Report(mp3, 3.3 MB, 15 minutes)
The Department of Fish and Game for the Aleutians East Salmon Area discusses the upcoming 2019 salmon season and answers questions from the fisherman on specific details including new schedules and regulations.
Download the meeting audio here (MP3, 10MB):
Download the 2019 Pre-Season Salmon Meeting Here!
Please come on down to the Aleutians East Borough Building on May 30th at 6:30 pm to pick up bonus checks and give feedback to Aleutia! The meeting will also cover all the new information you need to know.
The call in number is: 1-800-315-6338, Code: 59090#
Hope to see you there!
NOAA has been investigating the cause of increasing dead gray whale sightings. If you see a beached or dead whale, please take a photo and call 1-877-925-7773 or email Kate.Savage@noaa.gov
The QTT Tribe Environmental Department will be hosting the 6th annual graveyard cleanup from 1-5pm each day. There will be a prize drawing on Friday, June 21st.
For more information, see the attached flier.
The QTT tribe environmental department has determined that the Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) levels of shellfish in Sand Point are far exceeding the levels permitted by the FDA.
For a more detailed look at their findings, see the attached flier. For more information on the effects of PSP, click here!
There are up to two part-time Summer positions available at the Sand Point School as a custodian!
For more information, see the attached flier. To get an application, click here!
The Annual King Cove Fire & Rescue Picnic at the Old School Gym at 4pm. Be sure to come on down and show your support!
Plates are $10 for adults and children over the age of 5.
Children under 5 are free.
