In the White Mountains National Recreation Area, the Nome Creek drainage supports a catch and release fishery for Arctic grayling, the most common of the interior sport fish. This fishery is designated as catch and release the entire year, but between April 1 through May 31, the Nome Creek drainage is open for use of unbaited, single-hook, artificial lures only.

Alaska's freshwater fisheries can be easily overharvested resulting in reduced fish populations. Catch and release of fish assures that the fisheries will not be overharvested and provides better sport fishing for everyone to enjoy.

For Beaver Creek and other drainages in the White Mountains National Recreation Area, the following sport fishing regulations apply. Check with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for current limits, regulations, fishing licenses and other sport fishing information.