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The Fish Count Podcast

Ryan Ragan - Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Dive into Alaska sport fisheries through the science, stories, and people behind them. "The Fish Count" is the official podcast of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, bringing listeners behind the scenes of Alaska fishing and the work that keeps the state"s world-class sport fishing opportunities thriving. Each episode features conversations with fisheries biologists, researchers, managers, and other experts who share their knowledge, field experiences, and passion for

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Pike On The Move: The Spread of Invasive Northern...

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2026/09/15

Northern pike are native to much of Alaska, but south of the Alaska Range, they’re an invasive species, and their continued spread raises new questions.In this episode of The Fish Count, we sit down with ADF&G research biologist Parker Bradley to talk about northern pike in Southcentral Alaska. We dig into how pike were introduced to the region, how they spread through connected waters, and why their impacts on native fish, particularly juvenile salmon, can vary dramatically depending on

01:16:41

Tracking Pike and Lake Trout Across Interior Alaska

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2026/08/04

What can years of fish research reveal about Alaska's freshwater predators? In this episode of The Fish Count, host Ryan Ragan sits down with Alaska Department of Fish and Game research biologist Matt Albert to explore the fascinating world of northern pike and lake trout.Matt shares stories from the field, explains how fisheries biology and radio telemetry help biologists track fish movements, and discusses what years of research have taught us about the behavior, habitat, and management of

01:11:55

Fish Weirs on Wild Rivers – The Susitna Drainage

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2026/07/07

In this episode of The Fish Count, we head to the Susitna drainage with three Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologists for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the state's most important sport fisheries. Learn how fish weirs, sonar, fish wheels, genetics, and aerial surveys help biologists monitor salmon runs and make in-season management decisions. Along the way, you'll hear personal stories from the field, discover what it's like to work in some of Alaska's most remote places,

01:21:45

Let's Rock! A Deep Dive Into a Fish That Can Live for...

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2026/06/09

Talking rockfish with ADF&G Sport Fish area management staff, Brittany Blain-Roth and Donnie Arthur. Learn more about rockfish: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/rockfishThe Fish Count Podcast is a production of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. This episode was produced by Ryan Ragan and Amanda Luper. Audio by Greg Behler and Graphics by Amanda Luper. Copyright 2026.

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