O'Brien Creek trail update

The Tazlina DOT crew, using monies from the $15 Chitina Personal Use dipnet permit fee, were back at work this October clearing the O'Brien to Haley Creeks trail used by dipnetters to access the Woods Canyon section of the Copper River. They began where they left off (5.2 mile) in the fall of 2018 and, after removing 2 large rock slides, were able to complete another mile of trail repair. The crew hopes to continue work in spring and fall of 2020. Barring any new land slides, work should go quickly up to the landslide at Haley Creek. Pictures.

2019 Annual Meeting

The CDA annual membership meeting will be on Tuesday, May 14, at 7pm in the Tanana Valley Sportsmens Association (TVSA) clubhouse (1230 TVSA Way) off Boat St., on the way to Compeaus. It's a fun time to hob nob with other dipnetters and hear the latest on our fishery from ADF&G and DOT representatives. If you're passionate about dipnetting, consider tossing your hat in the ring to become a board member! Nominations will be taken on the floor immediately followed by a vote. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the meeting. Food and drinks will be served at intermission.

News and Events

Governor appoints John Wood of Willow to the Board of Fisheries.
Woods' appointment is immediately effective, but the Legislative approval is pending for the next regular session. Woods, a Willow resident, is currently chair of the MatSu Borough's Fish and Wildlife Commission.
06/01/2019
2019 Outlook Good

The 2019 dipnetting outlook is good based on sonar counts and commercial fishing successes.

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05/24/2019
Fairbanks Outdoor Show
The Fairbanks Outdoor Show is the weekend of April 26-28. We need people to help man our booth!
04/19/2019
Annual Meeting
The CDA annual membership meeting will be on Tuesday, May 14, at 7pm in the Tanana Valley Sportsmens Association (TVSA) clubhouse (1230 TVSA Way) off Boat St.
03/07/2019
July 19-22 dipnet opening!
The continuing strong late run has prompted ADF&G to issue another Copper River dipnet period from 6:00am Thursday, July 19, until 6:00pm Sunday, July 22.
07/16/2018

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