Southeast fisheries biologists expect a strong return of king salmon this season, and bag and possession limits for Alaska residents are increasing to reflect that expectation.

The Department of Fish and Game last week released the 2014 king salmon regulations for anglers in Southeast and Yakutat, which establishes a bag and possession limit of three kings 28 inches or more for Alaska residents.

Nonresident sport anglers have a bag and possession limit of one king…