The Department of Fish and Game this week doubled bag limits on coho fishing, citing one of the strongest Chilkat runs in recent years.
Anglers can now take six coho per day and have 12 fish in possession.
The agency is projecting escapement of more than 100,000 fish, compared to an escapement goal between 30,000 and 70,000 fish. “There’s a lot of fish in the river,” said sportfish biologist Rich Chapell. “There’s a pretty good…
