The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT & PF) announced today, April 24, that three parking areas are now available at popular hooligan fishing spots along the Turnagain Arm.
Two of the new parking areas will hold up to 100 cars and are located at Mileposts 83 and 81.5. The third area is a boat launch with limited parking, located at Milepost 80.7. A multi-use pathway connects the three parking areas for additional ease of use and safety.
Hooligan fishing and the subsequent hooligan fish fry with friends and family are staple activities for many Alaskans. DOT & PF says the additional parking will provide “a significant improvement in safety for highway drivers and users participating in the annual personal use hooligan fishery.”
Hooligan season runs April 1 – May 31 for hooligan taken from salt water, and April 1 – June 15 for hooligan taken from fresh water. There are no bag or possession limits for personal use hooligan. Peak season tends to be around the second week of May for Southcentral Alaska.
With the new lots available, highway parking is now prohibited in the area.
