The active herring spawn is documented in daily aerial surveys. This image was taken just south of the Halibut Point Recreation Area. (Photo courtesy of Eric Coonradt)
The active herring spawn continues to bloom in Sitka Sound. Alaska Department of Fish & Game biologist Dave Gordon recorded 24 nautical miles today (04-02-15). That makes 60 miles of cumulative spawn since spawning began a week ago on March 25th.
Gordon observed active spawning in Krestof Sound and on the Partofshikof Island shoreline, in Promisla and Eastern bays, Lisianski Point, and Starrigavan Bay. Spawning is also happening at the Gavanski Islands, the south end of Middle Island, and at Kasiana Island, Whiting Harbor, and the breakwater. On the other side of the bridge, there has been some spawning activity in Crescent Bay, and along the beach at Sitka National Historical Park.
ADF&G will conduct another aerial survey on tomorrow (04-03-15).
Map courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish & Game.
