Kodiak crabber fined $25,000, pots forfeited

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Kodiak
Type: Commercial crab closed season
On 11/2/17 during a patrol on the P/V Cama'i, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers pulled and inspected 156 commercial Dungeness crab pots belonging to the F/V Silver Fox, operated by Raleigh Eager, 47, of Kodiak. All 156 pots were baited and in fishing configuration after the season had closed on Oct. 31, 2017. The pots were seized and transported back to Kodiak. On 1/15/19 Eager pled guilty on multiple counts of commercial Dungeness crab fishing during a closed season. Eager was fined $25,000 and the 156 pots were forfeited to the state of Alaska.

Sitka troller charged with two violations

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Commercial fish closed season, waste of salmon
On 3/24/17 Alaska Wildlife Troopers observed the F/V Mirage commercial salmon trolling approximately 1.4 miles beyond the winter troll line near Sitka Sound. During the investigation, permit holder Jeffrey Turner, 50, of Sitka, was observed discarding a dead king salmon into the sea. One king salmon was seized and Turner was issued summonses to appear in Sitka District Court for fishing in a closed season and waste of salmon.

Bering Sea crabber nets $1,500 fine

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Conviction
On 5/5/16 Richard Morton, 62, of Mukilteo, Wash., pled guilty in Unalaska District Court to unlawfully possessing and/or delivering commercially caught opilio Tanner crab during a closed season in the eastern Bering Sea District. The court imposed a $3,000 fine with $1,500 suspended and one year of probation.

Bering Sea crabber fined, forfeits nearly $14K

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: Conviction
On 5/5/16 Robert J. Perkey, 53, of Sublimity, Ore., pled guilty in Unalaska District Court to unlawfully possessing and/or delivering commercially caught opilio Tanner crab during a closed season in the eastern Bering Sea District. The court imposed a $2,000 fine and a check in the amount of $13,992.29 was forfeited to the state for the value of illegal shellfish.

Troopers cite Ketchikan salmon troller

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 4/29/16 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Aaron Anderson, 30, of Ketchikan, for commercial trolling for salmon in the West Clarence Strait management area when the season was closed. The charge requires a mandatory appearance in Ketchikan District Court.

Ketchikan man charged with illegal shrimping

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Commercial shrimp closed season
On 12/08/14 Donald E. Westlund, 63, of Ketchikan, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, for commercial shrimping during a closed season and unlawful storage of gear. Westlund was cited after 15 of his commercial shrimp pots were located in fishing condition. Arraignment set for 12/17/14 in Ketchikan District Court.

Troopers charge Metlatkatla gillnetter

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Multiple offenses
On 10/2/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers charged Timothy R. Staples, 36, of Metlatkatla, with commercial gillnetting in Alaska waters without a valid 2014 Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit; fishing during a closed season; and unlawfully possessing commercially taken fish. All three counts are misdemeanors. Arraignment scheduled in Ketchikan District Court.

California trollers accused of early king fishing

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Whale Bay, Sitka
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 6/30/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, contacted the F/V Chief Joseph at anchor in Still Harbor on the west coast of Baranof Island, prior to the commercial king salmon troll opening in Southeast Alaska. Troopers observed signs of fishing on deck. Investigation revealed that owner and permit holder Jeffrey D. Angelo, 49, of Samoa, Calif., and crewman Alec J. Hurst, 29, of Fort Bragg, Calif., had knowingly engaged in commercial trolling on 6/29/14, more than 24 hours prior to the July 1 season opening, and retained 12 king salmon. The men were required to return to Sitka and deliver the kings to a processor before being allowed to fish in the opening. The proceeds from the fish will be seized by the state. Angelo and Hurst were cited for commercial fishing during a closed period and unlawful possession of commercial fish. Arraignment set for 7/29/14 in Sitka District Court. Angelo also was cited for failing to display commercial numbers as required on the F/V Chief Joseph.

Longliner cited over 1,320-pound haul of lingcod

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Yakutat
Type: Lingcod violation
On 4/14/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Yakutat contacted Shawn McManus, 44, of Woodinville, Wash., after receiving a report through the Department of Fish and Game that McManus caught and retained 1,320 pounds of lingcod while longlining off the coast of Yakutat after lingcod had been closed by emergency order for that area. McManus was charged with retaining lingcod during a closed season, and must appear in Yakutat District Court.

Dungeness crabber charged, pots seized

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 12/6/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers aboard the P/V Enforcer inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear in Ushk Bay. Investigation revealed Daniel Ellingsen, 65, of Sitka, permit holder on the F/V Summer Girl, was operating baited pots after the commercial season had closed on 11/30/13. On 12/13/13 Ellingsen was issued a citation charging him with operating commercial Dungeness gear during a closed season. Nineteen pots were seized. Arraignment set for Sitka District Court.

Cordova fisherman nets $500 fine, probation

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Cordova
Type: Sentencing
On 6/12/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Cordova Post, observed a skiff operating a set gillnet during a closed period. Investigation revealed the skiff was operated by Lyle A. Kritchen, 55, of Cordova. Kritchen appeared for arraignment on 8/1/13 in Cordova District Court and pled guilty to commercial fishing in a closed season. He was fined $3,000 with $2,500 suspended and placed on unsupervised probation for one year.

Dungeness crabber in pinch over early start

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Juneau, Young Bay and Point Hilda
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 6/15/13, during a patrol utilizing state aircraft, the F/V Gisli was observed operating commercial Dungeness crab gear prior to the official opening of the season. A patrol skiff was directed to the area and made contact with the vessel. The skipper, Shayar P. Valandro, 32, eventually was cited for operating commercial crab gear during a closed season, failing to register for the 2013 summer season and employing an unlicensed crewman. Marian P. Zemko, 57, was cited for fishing without a valid 2013 crewmember license. The skipper was instructed to retrieve and dump all of his gear and then have a hold inspection prior to returning to fishing.

Troopers ticket three salmon trollers

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Yakutat
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 6/13/13, while conducting a patrol utilizing a state aircraft over Yakutat Bay for a spring commercial troll fishery, Alaska Wildlife Troopers observed a vessel actively trolling into an area not open to trolling. Troopers contacted the operator of the vessel upon its return to the Yakutat boat harbor. Stephan Vale, 59, of Yakutat, was issued a summons for a mandatory appearance in Yakutat District Court.

Location: Baranof Island, Patterson Bay
Type: Undersized king salmon
On 6/9/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Juneau Post, issued commercial troller Mark S. Roberts, 55, of Petersburg, a summons for retaining a commercially caught king salmon under 28 inches long. Arraignment set for 6/25/13 in Sitka District Court.

Location: Frederick Sound
Type: Undersized king salmon
On 6/6/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Harlan F. Freeman, 75, of Petersburg, commercial trolling in Frederick Sound. Investigation revealed Freeman was in possession of a king salmon under 28 inches long. The fish was seized for donation to a charity. Freeman was issued a summons to appear in Petersburg District Court.

Troopers spot troller out of bounds at Yakutat

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Yakutat
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 5/6/13, while conducting an aerial patrol over Yakutat Bay for a spring commercial troll fishery, Yakutat Wildlife Troopers observed a vessel actively trolling approximately two miles into an area not open to commercial trolling. Troopers made note of the vessel and contacted the operator upon its return to the Yakutat boat harbor. Investigation revealed Mark Sappington, 49, of Yakutat, engaged in commercial trolling for salmon in a closed season. The proceeds of his catch were seized and Sappington was issued a summons for a mandatory appearance in Yakutat District Court.

Dungeness crabber draws $1,500 fine, probation

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Petersburg
Type: Conviction — commercial fish closed season
On 1/29/13 Charlie Gadd, 28, of Wrangell, pled no contest to one count of commercial fishing in a closed season. An Alaska Wildlife Troopers investigation that showed Gadd negligently left 16 Dungeness crab pots in fishing condition after the close of the commercial season. Gadd was fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended and placed on probation for one year.

Wrangell crabber charged with two violations

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sumner Strait
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 1/10/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Petersburg Post, issued Charles Gadd, 28, of Wrangell, a summons to appear in court on charges of commercial fishing in a closed season for Dungeness crab and unlawful storage of commercial Dungeness gear. Gadd, the permit holder on the F/V Sara Dawn, had Dungeness crab gear in fishing condition in Sumner Strait after the closure of the commercial Dungeness season in the area. Arraignment set for 1/29/13 in Petersburg District Court.

Dungeness crabber in a pinch with the law

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Zimovia Strait, Wrangell
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 10/9/12 Luke Carrothers, 33, of Wrangell, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Wrangell Post, for commercial fishing in a closed season for Dungeness crab. A mandatory court appearance was set for 10/31/12 in Wrangell District Court.

Salmon troller ticketed over lingcod retention

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka, Cape Edgecumbe

Type: Commercial fish closed season

On 4/27/12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, contacted Richard L. Summers, 56, of Craig, after he landed a lingcod as bycatch in the commercial salmon troll fishery. Lingcod retention is only open May 16 to Nov. 30, and Sitka Sound is closed to the retention of lingcod on commercial troll gear. Summers was cited with arraignment set in Sitka District Court. The proceeds from the illegally taken lingcod were forfeited to the state.

Skipper charged with fishing illegally for lingcod

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Yakutat, Icy Bay Subdistrict
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 4/14/12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Yakutat served a summons to Timothy Knapp, 55, of Bellingham, Wash., who was operating the F/V Grant as the skipper and permit holder when he commercial fished during a closed season on lingcod in August of 2011. Knapp was given a mandatory court date of 5/17/12 in Yakutat District Court.

Troopers say Petersburg crabber fished illegally

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Petersburg
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 2/29/12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited Dennis O'Neil, of Petersburg, for commercial fishing in a closed season for Tanner crab. This is a mandatory court appearance in Petersburg District Court.