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Kamchatka Unveils Grand Schedule for the Annual Pacific Salmon Harvest
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Friday, May 15, 2026, 01:50 (GMT + 9)
Regional authorities finalize key dates to launch the highly anticipated fishing season across the peninsula
The Kamchatka Anadromous Commission has officially ratified the schedule for the 2026 Pacific salmon and char harvesting season. Following a high-level meeting in May , officials established a staggered rollout for commercial and traditional fishing operations, with the first nets set to hit the water as early as June 1 .
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East Coast Launch and Inland Regulations
The season begins on the East Coast , where the Aleutian District and the Kamchatka River basin within the Ust-Kamchatsky District will lead the charge on June 1. They will be followed shortly by Kamchatka Bay on June 4 .
In the Karaginskaya subzone , specific timelines have been established for the north:
Further south in the Petropavlovsk-Komandorsky subzone , the Kronotsky Bay (specifically RLU No. 262-267 ) opens June 7. The Bystrinsky and Milkovsky districts are slated for June 21 , though specific industrial plots ( RLU No. 876 and 893 ) must wait until August 25 .
For indigenous communities in the Milkovsky District , traditional fishing is restricted to specific windows: June 21 to July 10 , August 1 to 20 , and August 30 to September 10. Meanwhile, the Avacha River schedule remains fluid, with the commission planning two 7-day windows in late July and late August depending on the strength of the fish run.
West Coast Strategy and Conservation Measures
The West Coast rollout is generally more conservative to ensure sustainable spawning. Most areas in the West Kamchatka and Kamchatka-Kuril subzones, including the Sobolevsky , Penzhinsky , and Ust-Bolysheretsky districts, will begin their primary harvest on July 11 .
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Specific exceptions include:
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Tigil District : Water bodies open June 20 , with major river basins like the Tigil , Napana , and Kovran opening June 25 .
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Ozernaya River : Harvesting begins July 1 .
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Ozernaya Basin Conservation : Fishing in the sea area from RLU No. 189 to 209 is strictly conditional, starting no earlier than July 22 and only after 500,000 sockeye salmon spawners have successfully entered the basin.
This precision-managed approach by the Anadromous Commission aims to balance the economic vitality of Kamchatka Krai with the essential preservation of the region's world-famous salmon populations.
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カムチャッカが年のPacific サケ catch に向けたgrowing なスケジュールを is open to the public
The regional authorities have made the final decision on the start of the fishing season, which is expected throughout the peninsula, and the main schedule.
The 2026 Pacific Ocean Fish Commission has officially approved the 2026 Pacific Ocean Fishing System. In May , there will be a meeting to promote the commercial fishery industry and the official fishery industry. The stage of development is decided, and the early stage is June 1st . The initial net investment is scheduled to be completed.
The beginning of the east coast and the regulation of the interior
シーズンはEast coastから开まり、ウスチ・カムチャツキーarea area The ューシャン area and the とカムチャッカ川Basin are the first battles on June 1st . The port will be opened on June 4th .
カラギンスカヤ亜区では、Northern directionけてSpecific のタイムラインがSETされました:
さらに南のペトロパブロフスク・コマンドルスキー亜区では、クロノツキーbay (Special RLU No. 262-267 ) will open on June 7th . The ブイストリンスキー区およびミルコフスキー区はwill be decided on June 21st , and the designated industrial area will be drawn ( RLU No. 876および893）はAugust 25thまでstandbyするNecessaryがあります.
The original inhabitants of the Mireko area and the traditional fishing industry are restricted during specific periods: June 21st to July 10th , August 1st to 20th , August 30th to September 10th . One party, the flow of the river , the status of the committee, From the second half of July to the second half of August , it is a 7-day plan.
West Coast War Strategy and Preservation Strategy
The expansion of the west coast , the possibility of spawning, and the general and conservative nature of the west coast. The ソボレフスキー area , the ペンジンスキー area , the ウスチ・ボリシェレツキー area, the west カムチャッカおよびカムチャッカ・クリル亜区のほとんどのエリアは, main catch をStart on July 11th .
Specific exceptions apply to the following:
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Nana area : The main river basins of Nana River , Nana River , Nana River , and Nana River will be opened on June 20th . The main river basins will be open on June 25th .
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Nagawa River : The catch begins on July 1st .
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Preservation of the Aruna River Basin : RLU No. 189から209までの海区でのfisheryは厳格なconditions paymentきであり、StartはJuly 22 Since the day has fallen , 500,000 pieces of broodstock fish have entered the normal watershed.
The high-precision fishery committee manages the vitality of the fishery and local fishery with precision. , the number of individuals in the area cannot be owed, and the purpose of preservation is to protect the area.
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Kamchatka Announces Annual Pacific Salmon Harvest Schedule
Local authorities have set key dates to kick off the much-anticipated fishing season across the peninsula.
The Kamchatka Anadromous Fish Commission has officially approved the 2026 fishing schedule for Pacific salmon and red-spotted salmon. Following a high-level meeting in May , officials developed a phased implementation plan for commercial and conventional fishing operations, with the first fishing nets expected to be cast as early as June 1 .
East Coast Launch and Inland Regulation
The fishing season will begin on the east coast , with the Aleutian district in the Ust-Kamchatsk region and the Kamchatka River basin leading the way on June 1. This will be followed by the opening of the Gulf of Kamchatka on June 4 .
In the Karaginskaya district , a specific timetable has been set for the northern region:
In the Petropavlovsk-Komador district of southern Kamchatka , Kronotsky Bay (specifically RLU Nos. 262-267 ) will open on June 7. Bestlinsky and Milkovo districts are scheduled to open on June 21 , but certain industrial plots ( RLU Nos. 876 and 893 ) must wait until August 25 .
For the indigenous communities of Milikovo district , traditional fishing is restricted to specific periods: June 21 to July 10 , August 1 to 20 , and August 30 to September 10. Meanwhile, the schedule for the Avacha River remains flexible, with the committee planning to schedule two 7-day windows in the latter half of July and August , depending on the actual fish migration patterns .
West Coast Strategies and Conservation Measures
The start-up plans on the west coast are typically more conservative to ensure sustainable spawning. Major fishing activities will begin on July 11 in most of West Kamchatka and the Kamchatka-Kuril region, including the Sobolevo , Benzhin , and Ust-Blysheretsk districts .
Specific exceptions include:
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Tigir District : Waterways will open on June 20 , and major river basins such as the Tigir , Napana and Kovland will open on June 25 .
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Ozernaya River : Fishing began on July 1 .
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Ozernaa Basin Protection : Fishing in the area from RLU No. 189 to 209 is strictly limited, with the start date no earlier than July 22 , and can only proceed after 500,000 sockeye broodstock have successfully entered the basin.
The sophisticated management approach adopted by the Anadromous Fish Commission aims to balance the economic vitality of the Kamchatka Krai with the necessary protection of the region's world-renowned salmon populations.
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