When Do Hooligan Run in Alaska?

Hooligan (Eulachon/Smelt)
The run usually peaks in mid- to late May, and the season closes in salt waters on May 31, and June 15 for fresh waters.

When should I go hooligan fishing?

Open season

In fresh waters, hooligan may be taken from April 1 through June 15.

Where can I catch hooligans in Alaska?

Hooligan are found in many places in Alaska, including several rivers in upper Lynn Canal near Haines, several rivers in upper Cook Inlet, the lower end of the Copper River, the Situk River, the Alsek River, the Stikine, and the Mendenhall River, along with many rivers along the Canadian coast.

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