Fishing for fun and food is a core value of Alaskan life – but it does not receive priority over public health and safety directives and goals. The practices below were developed based on the Alaska Health Mandates and Health Alerts, as well as guidance by the State of Alaska and the U.S. Center for Disease Control, in establishing procedures intended to keep you, and the residents near the areas you visit, safe while fishing.
While some travel between communities is limited under State of Alaska Health Mandates, the public may still travel to fishing locations. Under the Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan, many Mandates have been rescinded. Precautions and Guidance offered by rescinded mandates are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to be maintained in order to prevent future outbreaks.
Fishing for fun and food is a core value of Alaskan life – but it does not receive priority over public health and safety directives and goals. The practices below were developed based on the Alaska Health Mandates and Health Alerts, as well as guidance by the State of Alaska and the U.S. Center for Disease Control, in establishing procedures intended to keep you, and the residents near the areas you visit, safe while fishing.
While some travel between communities is limited under State of Alaska Health Mandates, the public may still travel to fishing locations. Under the Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan, many Mandates have been rescinded. Precautions and Guidance offered by rescinded mandates are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to be maintained in order to prevent future outbreaks.
Alaskans and Alaskan businesses truly rose to the occasion to curtail the spread of COVID-19, and many of the actions we took will continue to be the basis for success in the future. While no longer mandated, the State of Alaska strongly encourages the following:
Additional Precautions:
It’s important to understand that this situation may demand change in some of the traditional ways Alaskans fish. Accordingly, please review the additional precautions listed below:
General Precautions:
Before your trip:
While Fishing:
While boating:
Lodging and Camping:
After your trip:
Cleaning and disinfecting your gear is an important part of every fishing trip. Following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting is recommended. A discussion of preferred disinfecting agents is provided here. Always use care when transporting, mixing or using cleaning and disinfecting chemicals.
Cleaning and disinfecting your gear is an important part of every fishing trip. Following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting is recommended. A discussion of preferred disinfecting agents is provided here. Always use care when transporting, mixing or using cleaning and disinfecting chemicals.
Disinfecting Solutions have many pros and cons, which you can see here. It is important to read and follow instructions for the safe use of the following products:
The State of Alaska has issued a number of Health Mandates, Health Alerts and Guidance Documents intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep Alaska communities safe. You can read more about these mandates here.
You can view all of the State of Alaska Health Mandates, Health Alerts and Guidance Documents intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep Alaska communities safe by clicking here.
Guidance, plans, and protocols presented here are not intended as a legal standard of care or industry standard. This information is offered to assist participants in sport and personal use fishery related activities and businesses in complying with Health Mandates issued by the State of Alaska. This document does not carry legal or regulatory authority.