Kuskokwim Kings barely reaching spawning grounds

King Salmon on the Kuskokwim River are not meeting escapement goals. Despite a great season of fishing, Alaska Fish and Game says only a fraction of Kings are making it to their spawning grounds. Local residents and area biologists are wondering if high energy prices are to blame.

Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel

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