2026 regulation year
Alaska Arctic grayling 2026 — Season, Bag Limit, Size Rules
Thymallus arcticus
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Arctic grayling are the Interior's signature species — sail-finned, dry-fly receptive, and present in most clear-water rivers north of the Alaska Range. Many Interior streams allow a 5-fish bag; flagship trophy waters (Goodpaster, Delta Clearwater) run on tighter rules.
Season
Open year-round Open year-round on most waters; some drainages close during spawn.
Bag & possession
- Daily bag
- 5 / day (most drainages)
- Possession
- 5 in possession (most drainages)
Size, slot, trophy rules
- Size
- No statewide minimum; some trophy waters: catch-and-release only
Gear restrictions
- Single hook required on many trophy waters
- Artificial-only zones on listed Interior streams
Named water-body overrides
Where statewide rules differ on specific Alaska waters:
Goodpaster River
Trophy water: C&R only; single barbless hook
Delta Clearwater River
Trophy water: C&R only
Chena River
Statewide 5 / day on lower river; trophy reach above Two-Rivers C&R
Gulkana River
Statewide 5 / day; popular Glennallen-area water
Official source
Alaska Department of Fish and Game publishes the authoritative 2026 Alaskafishing regulations. Always verify the current rule before fishing — emergency closures and in-season changes can override what's published here.