About half of the permit holders are local residents. The remainder of the fishermen are from out of town or out of state. An emergency order may be issued at any time during the week to either restrict or extend fishing periods depending on run strength for any particular river system. Commercial fishermen are allowed one net of 120 feet in length and one end must be anchored to the shore. On smaller streams in the local area, commercial fishermen are not allowed to set their nets so that any more than two-thirds of any water body is blocked.
Some outlying systems are more restrictive.
The closure was created due to conflicts between sport and commercial fishermen. On systems where sport and commercial users share the same fishing area it will be to the benefit of each party to exercise consideration for the other. Sport fishermen should realize that commercial fishing gear, including skiffs, can be difficult or impossible to replace during the short fishing season in this remote area. It is illegal to trespass on or disturb any property connected with commercial fishing just as it is illegal to disturb or pilfer property belonging to sport anglers. There is plenty of room for both fisheries to coexist if a few courtesies are extended by all parties involved.