Our Mission
SEAGO is the voice of Southeast Alaska charter fishing and lodge operations in Alaska and their supporters. We are committed to representing the industry on all critical issues, for the long-term. Our mission is to promote the tradition of sport fishing in Southeast Alaska through reasonable regulations that ensure the long-term sustainability of our businesses and fish resources.
Industry Impact
Sportfishing in Alaska generates more than 1.4 billion dollars per year in the Alaska economy, on everything from restaurants, lodging, and transportation, to clothing, gear, cultural and wildlife experiences, to guide services, fuel, and fishing licenses. This activity supports almost 16,000 jobs. Half of all tourism activity in Alaska comes from non-resident sport anglers. Directly or indirectly, every community and every citizen in Alaska benefit from the sportfishing industry. In Southeast Alaska, the marine sportfishing industry generates about 1,600 jobs, contributes roughly $140 million to the economy, and produces approximately $15 million in State and local tax revenue. It is important to all Alaskans that sportfishing be a steady, sustainable, and integral part of our economy.
Fish News
Call To Action
The Board of Fisheries Needs to Hear What Your Business Needs
Comment HERE before January 2, 2019, to tell the Board of Fisheries (BOF) whether Proposal 176 works for your business.? Proposal 176 is the first step in adjusting the Southeast Alaska King Salmon Management Plan to comply with changes to the Pacific Salmon Treaty...
You Spoke, ADF&G Listened
Ever look at fishing regulations and think: ?What the heck does this mean?? It turns out you?re not alone if you find sport fishing regulations confusing and want an easier way to access them.? Even ADF&G staff turn to each other, instead of regulations, when...
December Update: Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization
Those of you tracking national legislation may have heard that Rep. Don Young (R-AK) is pushing forward a rewrite of the bill to reauthorize the MSA. Many of the proposals for change are coming from the recreational sector, which has a stronger national political...
Latency is a No-Go, Rental Boat Registration Moves Forward
No Action on Latent Capacity We spoke to many of you about the Council?s ideas for reducing the latent capacity of charter halibut permits (CHP). Having latent capacity roughly means that there are CHP holders who take fewer trips than available in the season...
The Board of Fisheries Needs to Hear What Your Business Needs
Comment HERE before January 2, 2019, to tell the Board of Fisheries (BOF) whether Proposal 176 works for your business.? Proposal 176 is the first step in adjusting the Southeast Alaska King Salmon Management Plan to comply with changes to the Pacific Salmon Treaty...
December Update: Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization
Those of you tracking national legislation may have heard that Rep. Don Young (R-AK) is pushing forward a rewrite of the bill to reauthorize the MSA. Many of the proposals for change are coming from the recreational sector, which has a stronger national political...
Southeast Habitat Protection
SEAGO is proud to have signed on to two Southeast campaigns to protect our salmon habitat within the Tongass National Forest: T77 and maintaining Forest Service management of Tongass lands.? By supporting these efforts, SEAGO joins individuals, conservation groups,...
Solving Charter Halibut Problems
Less Restrictions for Happier Clients From December 7-12, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council will focus on charter halibut for 2016 and many years to come. On the table are the 2016 regulations. Looking down the road, the council will also decide whether to...