Interior Fishing Reports

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Tanana Area Fairbanks [ul] [li]Regulation booklets for Interior & Northern Alaska (AYK & UCUS) can be found at any license vendor and onlinehttp://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/statewide/regulations/aykregs.cfm">online> [li]Regulations, including bag and possession limits, are different for each waterway. Anglers are responsible for knowing the regulations, so please consult them before you cast your line on the water. [li]The Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim Region encompasses four military bases. Civilians are allowed to sport fish on some of these military lands, but a permit from military authorities is required. Please call the appropriate base for more information: [ul] [li]Ft. Wainwright (353-7535 or 353-1168) [li]Eielson AFB (377-5182) [li]Ft. Greely (873-1615 or 353-9685) [li]Clear AFB (585-6474 or 585-6464) [li]Due to security concerns, fishing on ANY base can be closed at a moment's notice. Call the appropriate base prior to every fishing trip. [/li][/ul] [li]Fairbanks Area lakes are providing some good fishing. Our stocking crew has been furiously working to get the more than 100 stocked lakes in the Tanana Valley stocked with fish. [li]You can pick up a booklet on the over 100 stocked lakes of the Tanana Valley [li]At the Fairbanks, Delta, or Tok ADF&G office or find it onlinehttp://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/region3/html/pdf/stckdlakesall2000.pdf">online> [li]Other stocked lakes brochures include: Fishing the Stocked Lakes of Fort Greely, Fishing Piledriver Slough, and Fishing the Rivers and Lakes of the Upper Copper/Upper Susitina. [/li][/ul] Species [ul] [li]Try fishing Arctic grayling in the upper Chena River. Remember, however, that the Chena River and all its tributaries are catch & release only for Arctic grayling. [li]Fishing for Northern Pike in lakes of the Tanana River drainage opened on June 1st. Harding Lake, however, is closed to fishing for Northern Pike. [/li][/ul] Events [ul] [li]ADF&G will hold a Becoming an Outdoorswoman weekend workshop on August 20, 21, & 22 at Lost Lake Boy Scout Camp on the Richardson Highway across from Birch Lake. For more information call Nancy Greiner 459-7346 or Cathie Harms 459-7231. [/li][/ul]