Occurs throughout Alaska (Ref. 27547); reported in Kukpuk River near Point Hope (Cape Lisburne) (pers.comm. Jack Donachy, 11/12). Seasonally abundant wherever present (Ref. 27547). Popular game fish (Ref. 1998). Also Ref. 5723, 6876, 86798, 10280, 10779, 11366, 11377, 12218, 27436, 43202, 96339, 119194, 121277.