900 pounds of halibut seized

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Sportfishing violations

On 8/12/22 at approximately 1730 hours, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted the commercial fishing tender Alaska Chieftain. Investigation revealed multiple sportfishing violations. Approximately 900 pounds of halibut was seized and vessel captain Kapp Fredrick, 52, of Washington, was given a summons to appear in the Sitka court. Crewmember Jason Lang, 44, of Washington, was cited for unlawful possession of two yelloweye rockfish. Crewmember Patrick Stewart, 55, of Florida, was issued a citation for unlawful sportfish gear. Crewmember Andrew Wegmann, 29, of Los Angeles, was issued a citation for unlawful sportfishing gear.

Troller nets $4,000 fine in Sitka court

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Conviction

On 6/30/22 at approximately 1753 hours, Alaska Wildlife Troopers on patrol offshore of Kruzof Island observed the F/V Tyee with commercial troll fishing gear in the water unlawfully prior to the commercial salmon opening on 7/1/22. Investigation revealed Lucas Skordahl, 38, of Sitka, was operating power troll gear prior to the open season. On 7/26/22 in Sitka District Court, Skordahl pled guilty to one misdemeanor count of commercial fishing during a closed period. He was fined $8,000 with $4,000 suspended and placed on probation for one year.

Oregon man charged at Sitka with multiple offenses

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Multiple offenses

On 8/5/22 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Daniel J. Eells, 55, of Oregon, for retaining undersized commercial king salmon and failing to indicate partial delivery on fish tickets. Eells also was cited for retaining lingcod bycatch during a closed season.