Southeast Alaska Fishing Booklet
The 2026 ADF&G Southeast regulation documents: files, species headings, area headings and printed pages.
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What the 2026 Southeast booklet covers
Booklet in force: the 2026 ADF&G Sport Fishing Regulations Summary for Southeast Alaska, printed "Effective until the 2027 summary is issued", with no 2027 edition out at the read date.
An emergency order replaces the printed rule, so read the ADF&G emergency order page before you fish the Southeast.
Rules as printed in the 2026 ADF&G Sport Fishing Regulations Summary (booklet). Effective until the 2027 summary is issued; emergency orders supersede the booklet (ADF&G emergency orders). Read November 14, 2026.
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Every Southeast document ADF&G prints for 2026
| Document | Kind | PDF pages |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water) | general | 4 |
| Southeast Alaska regional regulations | regional | 4 |
| Yakutat Area | special | 2 |
| Haines-Skagway Area | special | 2 |
| Juneau-Glacier Bay Area | special | 5 |
| Sitka Area | special | 4 |
| Petersburg-Wrangell Area | special | 3 |
| Prince of Wales Island Area | special | 4 |
| Ketchikan Area | special | 4 |
| Tackle information | tackle | 1 |
| Sport fishing definitions | definitions | 2 |
Rules as printed in the 2026 ADF&G Sport Fishing Regulations Summary (booklet). Effective until the 2027 summary is issued; emergency orders supersede the booklet (ADF&G emergency orders). Read November 14, 2026.
Which fish headings the Southeast booklet repeats
Counts show how many sections carry each heading; fish headings often repeat once for each area or water.
| Heading as printed | Sections |
|---|---|
| KING SALMON | 2 |
| CHUM, COHO, PINK, & SOCKEYE SALMON | 2 |
| STEELHEAD TROUT | 2 |
| CUTTHROAT & RAINBOW TROUT | 2 |
| DOLLY VARDEN | 2 |
| COHO SALMON | 1 |
| CHUM, PINK, & SOCKEYE SALMON | 1 |
| SABLEFISH | 1 |
| SHARKS | 1 |
| SPINY DOGFISH | 1 |
| BROOK TROUT | 1 |
| ARCTIC GRAYLING | 1 |
| OTHER FISH SPECIES NOT LISTED ABOVE | 1 |
| LINGCOD | 1 |
| HALIBUT | 1 |
| OTHER FISH SPECIES NOT LISTED ON PAGES 10-13 | 1 |
| ALL ROCKFISH | 1 |
| PELAGIC ROCKFISH | 1 |
| SLOPE ROCKFISH | 1 |
| DEMERSAL SHELF ROCKFISH | 1 |
Rules as printed in the 2026 ADF&G Sport Fishing Regulations Summary, Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water) (booklet). Effective until the 2027 summary is issued; emergency orders supersede the booklet (ADF&G emergency orders). Read November 14, 2026.
First Southeast area and water sections, as printed
| Heading as printed | Area | First rule lines | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| STATE WATERS – Saltwaters from | Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water) | the shoreline up to 3 nautical miles offshore: When sport fishing in state waters, the following regulations apply to Alaska residents: | page 11 |
| EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE | Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water) | – | page 11 |
| WATERS (EEZ) – All saltwaters 3 to | Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water) | 200 nautical miles from the shoreline: When sport fishing in EEZ waters, the following regulations apply to ALL anglers: | page 11 |
| PLEASE NOTE | Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water) | Anglers may only possess the limit of fish allowed for the specific waters they are fishing. For example, a resident may not harvest a higher resident limit in state waters and then fish (for any species) in the EEZ wate | page 11 |
| CANADA | Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water) | Juneau Yakutat Area Skagway Haines Northern Southeast Area Sitka Central Southeast Outside Area Salt Point Lt. Petersburg Wrangell Cape Decision Lt. Helm Pt. Southern Southeast Outer Coast Area Wood Pt. Southern Southeas | – |
| CENTRAL SOUTHEAST OUTSIDE AREA | Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water) | May 16-June 30: Open to lingcod fishing. September 1-November 30: Open to lingcod fishing. | – |
| SOUTHERN SOUTHEAST OUTER COAST AREA | Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water) | May 16-July 31: Open to lingcod fishing. September 1-November 30: Open to lingcod fishing. | – |
| SOUTHERN SOUTHEAST INSIDE WATERS AREA | Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water) | May 16-November 30: Open to lingcod fishing. YAKUTAT AREA: | – |
| ATTENTION SALTWATER ANGLERS | Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water) | Anglers must carry a deepwater release device onboard their vessel when sport fishing in salt water and will be required to use the device to release rockfish that are not harvested at depth of capture or 100 feet. For m | page 13 |
| BAIT PROHIBITED IN FRESH WATER FROM NOVEMBER 16 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14 | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | Only unbaited, artificial lures or flies may be used. The use of bait is only allowed in freshwater from September 15 through November 15, unless otherwise noted in the special regulations listed on pages 16-39. | – |
| BOWFISHING | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | Bowfishing is prohibited in the fresh and salt waters of Southeast Alaska. | – |
| CLOSED WATERS/ WATERS CLOSED TO SPORT FISHING | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | Unless area regulations state otherwise: It is unlawful to cast, drift, or place any hook, bait, lure, or fly into waters closed to sport fishing. | – |
| FELT-SOLED BOOTS PROHIBITED | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | – | – |
| POSSESSION, TRANSPORT, OR MARKING OF LIVE FISH, EGGS, OR AQUATIC ORGANISMS | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | The use of footgear with absorbent felt or other fibrous material on the soles is prohibited while sport or personal use fishing in fresh water. | – |
| GAFFS PROHIBITED | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | A gaff may not be used to puncture any fish intended or required to be released. | – |
| MOLESTING OF FISH | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | Molesting or impeding spawning or the natural movement of fish contrary to lawful methods and means of sport fishing is prohibited. It is unlawful for a person to collect, transport, possess, propagate, export, mark in a | – |
| SALE OF SPORT-CAUGHT FISH PROHIBITED | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | It is unlawful for anyone to buy, sell, barter, or trade sport-caught fish or their parts. | – |
| SNAGGING IN FRESH WATER PROHIBITED | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | It is unlawful to intentionally snag or attempt to snag fish in fresh water. “Snag” means hooking a fish elsewhere than in its mouth. Any fish unintentionally hooked elsewhere than its mouth must be released immediately. | – |
| USE OF EXPLOSIVES OR TOXICANTS | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | The use of any toxicants or explosives to catch any fish in the waters of Alaska is prohibited. However, a shaft tipped with an explosive charge (commonly known as a bangstick or powerhead) or a firearm may be used on bo | – |
| WASTE OF FISH | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | The intentional waste or destruction of any sportcaught fish species is prohibited. | – |
| FISH LADDERS | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | Fishing is allowed within 300 feet of fish ladders unless otherwise posted by ADF&G markers. No person may fish from, on, or in a fish ladder. | – |
| FRESH WATER SPORT FISHING | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | Fish MAY NOT be taken in freshwater using: Fixed or weighted hooks and lures (except standard manufactured ones); | – |
| POWER-ASSISTED FISHING REEL | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | A power-assisted fishing reel may only be used to sport fish if: The reel is mounted on a fishing rod by means of a reel seat and; | – |
| SNAGGING IN SALT WATER | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | Snagging is allowed in saltwater, unless prohibited under area regulations. | – |
| SPORT FISHING GEAR | Southeast Alaska regional regulations | Unless area regulations state otherwise, sport fishing may only be done using: A closely attended single line, held in hand or attached to a fishing pole or rod, attached to no more than one plug; one spoon; one spinner | page 7 |
Rules as printed in the 2026 ADF&G Sport Fishing Regulations Summary, Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water), printed page 11 (booklet). Effective until the 2027 summary is issued; emergency orders supersede the booklet (ADF&G emergency orders). Read November 14, 2026.
Areas the Southeast booklet prints rules for
- Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water)
Rules as printed in the 2026 ADF&G Sport Fishing Regulations Summary, Southeast Alaska general seasons, bag and size limits (fresh and salt water) (booklet). Effective until the 2027 summary is issued; emergency orders supersede the booklet (ADF&G emergency orders). Read November 14, 2026.
Southeast booklet, answered
What does the Southeast booklet cover?
11 documents with 25 species-headed sections and 231 area or water sections, all dated 2026.
Is Southeast an ADF&G region?
Booklet names are ADF&G's own filing system; the three sport fish regions are Southeast, Southcentral and Interior.
Which edition is this?
The 2026 Southeast files are marked "Effective until the 2027 summary is issued"; emergency orders outrank them.
Is there a 2027 booklet?
No 2027 summary existed at the read date; the 2026 booklets stay in force until it is issued.
How do emergency orders affect the booklet?
They supersede the printed text, so check ADF&G's emergency order page.
Where is the original PDF?
Each row in the documents table links to ADF&G’s own PDF.
Do all rows give a limit?
Some sections give limits, some give seasons or gear rules, and some point to a map page; read each section for the water you fish.
Where are the other booklets?
See the Southcentral booklet, Southwest booklet and Northern booklet pages.