The Haines Sportsman’s Association has narrowed down details for a new coho salmon derby this fall.
The group typically hosts a king salmon derby but was forced to cancel it the past three years due to fishing restrictions protecting a diminished Chilkat king salmon run.
During its 59th annual association meeting, president Charlie DeWitt outlined plans for the coho derby. It will run Sept. 10 – Oct. 31.
“We would like to see coho fishing…