Trout Unlimited Alaska

08/24/2026

Many invasive northern pike removed, 141 anglers making a difference; all in a good day’s work at the 2nd Annual Big Lake Pike Derby.

These invasive predators have a negative impact on Southcentral Alaska's salmon and trout populations. A look inside harvested pike shows their appetite for destruction, with stomach contents including sockeye and coho salmon, stickleback, blackfish, lamprey, and more.

We're incredibly grateful for partners and sponsors including Big Lake Chamber of Commerce, Explore AK Services, Reel 'Em Inn Charters, Big Ray's, Burkeshore Marina, The Perfect Start Espressos, 3 Rivers Fly and Tackle, Alaskan Fish Tales LLC, Mossy's Fly Shop, Big Lake Family Restaurant, Birch Grove Studios, Floaters, Miller's Market, FishAK, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, MatSu Salmon Habitat Partnership, Department of Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife Service, SeaShare and Bean's Cafe for making the event possible.

Most importantly, thank you to every angler who spent the day caring for our native fish populations.

08/20/2026

The public comment period in the process to remove important safeguards from over 14 million acres of Alaska’s public lands in the Tongass and Chugach begins today.

Roadless areas support incredible backcountry fishing and hunting opportunities and power regional economies, especially in Southeast Alaska where one in four jobs are in the fishing and tourism industries.

Your voice matters. You have until Sep. 21st to urge the USDA to maintain roadless area safeguards.

Act now: https://www.tu.org/conservation/action-center/?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f139299%2fRespond



PC: Sam Roche

08/18/2026

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that they filed a proposed rule that would eliminate important safeguards on more than 45 million acres of roadless national forest lands throughout the United States, including 14 million acres in Alaska’s Tongass and Chugach National Forests.

Anyone who fishes, hunts and recreates on Alaska’s public lands should be very concerned about this news.

The public comment period opens this Thursday, August 20th. We will have 30 days comment period to stand up for our roadless public lands. Stay tuned to learn how you can help.



📸: Sam Roche, Ian Johnson, David Herasimtschuk

08/11/2026

Thanks to KRBD FM Rainbird Community Radio for coming to check out the river restoration sites on Prince of Wales Island. Listen to the full story here: https://www.krbd.org/2026/08/05/nonprofit-works-to-enhance-fish-habitat-on-prince-of-wales/

08/04/2026

Meet our 2026 Kenai Guide Ambassador Team!

These guides do more than get clients on fish. They create lifelong stewards of the Kenai River by making conservation part of every day on the water. They are also known for volunteering at river cleanups, showing up for streamside planting days, and teaching local youth how to fish.

Thanks to all of Kenai Guide Ambassadors for helping ensure Alaska’s most popular sportfishing river is cared for by all who fish it!

07/28/2026

What an incredible wrap up for the 2nd season of The Anchorage Mayfly Project! 💙🎣

The Mayfly Project is a program that mentors and supports children in foster care through fly fishing.

To celebrate the season, we headed to the Upper Kenai River, where students put their new skills to work landing both sockeye salmon and rainbow trout. Seeing their excitement, determination, and pride reminded us exactly why this program matters.

Huge thanks to our mentors, volunteers, donors and partners who made this season possible. Special thanks to the Southcentral AK Trout Unlimited Chapter and Lakeview Outfitters for supporting this impactful program!

📸: Jeff Fisher

07/27/2026

07/27/2026

Have you ever wanted to take your kids fishing but never knew where, when or how? Join us for Family Fishing Day on Hope’s Resurrection Creek! 🐟

Come get your kids on their first salmon and learn about how a restoration project upstream is boosting the stream’s salmon populations.

📍 Resurrection Creek in Hope, AK
📅 August 8th from 12-4pm
🐟 Free fishing instruction and lunch provided

Lunch, fishing instruction and limited fishing gear will be provided. See details on what to pack and RSVP at the link below. See you there!

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07/24/2026

Are you spending time on the water in Alaska this summer? Be on the lookout for Elodea - an invasive aquatic plant that easily spreads and harms salmon and trout habitat by decreasing suitable spawning areas. It has already spread to Big Lake, Chena Slough and Crescent Lake. Here are some easy ways you can help prevent the spread of Elodea this season:

☑️ Avoid motoring through established patches of Elodea.

☑️ Remove all plant matter from your boat, trailer, buckets, nets, boots and all gear - remember to clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear after each waterbody.

☑️ Report invasive species sightings:
Online: at the .official link: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=invasive.report
Call: 1-877-INVASIV (1-877-468-2748)
Email: [email protected]

📹: Video created by Northern Media .anderson with funding from and Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Clips & photos by Northern Media, Nicole Swenson, Tyonek Tribal Conservation District, , Dave & Cindy Atcheson, and Tobias Schwoerer at .

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