Ranges from Cape Lisburne to Sitka, southeastern Alaska (Ref. 6793). Yukon River Delta (Ref. 5515). Occurs in the Alaskan Beaufort Sea, being widespread and abundant in brackish nearshore waters but also found in marine offshore waters (Ref. 28503). A tasty fish when caught during winter (Ref. 28499), coastal eskimos catch considerable numbers with hand lines through holes in the ice (Ref. 27547). Also Ref. 6876, 121277, 125579.