At the height of production in the early part of the century, Karluk was probably the best North American producer of sockeye salmon for its size. Early catch and escapement figures are, however, sometimes unreliable and/or missing. Because of Karluk's former high importance in sockeye salmon production, the cause for the decline has been the subject of extensive studies by various agencies over the years. There has been much disagreement as to the solution for bringing the run back to a reasonable production level because of the complexity of the run and the lack of knowledge of many aspects of it. This report outlines the history of Karluk River sockeye salmon, the current management strategy, and the Karluk weir escapement goals.