Alaska fishing peak calendar salmon runs, peak periods. View our salmon run calendar and peak seasons to determine to your preferred fishing. Typically runs during the last two weekends of may and the first two of june. The salmon returning to alaskan stream and rearing in alaskan waters are the basis for one of alaskas most important. King salmon and red salmon are in the beginning of the fishing season from around the end of may thru the end of july. When is salmon fishing season in alaska for king salmon. A salmon primer for alaskan salmon season the seattle times. Halibut season is from may 10 to september 30, with their peak running midjune through midaugust. The celebrated wild alaska summer salmon harvest season begins thursday, may 18, signaling the natural return of the regions most iconic fish through a thriving annual migration cycle that is ensured. The hatchery raises just over million chum, king and coho salmon annually and is designed to allow visitors see the outside operations of an active hatchery. King salmon from copper river in southcentral alaska are among the first salmon commercially harvested in the state each year, and among. Accept the challenge and try to catch some big salmon. If youve never fished before, alaska is a good place to start.
There is always something to do, but the state has something else aside from. Fishing in alaska is the experience of a lifetime, but planning a fishing trip to the largest of the 50 states can be a little daunting. The 2020 salmon harvest for alaska is expected to be down compared to last season, mostly due to a lower forecast for pink salmon, but a loss is expected in all species except coho. Seasons announced in midapril while the chart below reflects the peak run times, it does. While we offer salmon fishing trips from may through november, general fishing excursions are available all year long. If youre looking to catch salmon, come to alaska for salmon fishing from may. Alaska commercial fishing seasons city of unalaska. You may order hard copies for all of the sport fish regulations summaries by visiting our regulation request. Ketchikan alaska salmon fishing seasons alaska go fish, llc.
Alaska pollock fishing seasons a, b, c, and d seasons. Area 1 herring roe specifically begins and vary by area. Alaska salmon season summaries by region, 2018 alaska. In just a matter of hours, copper river salmon is transported from the. King salmon fishing begins in may, and you can continue fishing for silver salmon all the way. Fish for alaskan pollock aboard a factory trawler vessel. This beautiful area is full of countless varieties of fish, birds, and marine life. Sitkas pacific ocean king salmon fishing is in full swing in may and june, with stragglers swimming through midaugust. Alaska commercial fisheries calendar of fishing seasons. Find out when the four seasons begin and end a, b, c, and d season information. Sport fishing regulations, alaska department of fish and game. Timing and location are critical when fishing in alaska. Kenai river salmon run timing alaska fishing lodge.
We have a combination of alaska halibut and alaska king salmon charters available out in cook inlet off the alaska kenai. Information by fishery on commercial salmon fishing in alaska. All eyes will be on market reactions to the first fresh fish of the year in midmay, when sockeyes and kings return to the copper river near cordova, regarded as the official start of alaskas. We start off our spring king salmon fishing season with the early run of king salmon, also known elsewhere as spring chinook. Alaska is home to the best salmon fishing in the world. Salmon closed in may so we have lingcod or flounder only or combo summer salmon season usually opens june 1st for coho and july 16 or 25 for kings.
If you have initiative and good timing, you can rent a rod and reel from the bait shack and find. Californias inland salmon anglers can look forward to a better salmon fly fishing season than last year. A projected return of 379,600 spawnings sacramento river fallrun chinook salmon to. Best time for salmon fishing in alaska 2020 best season. There are no more updates for the inseason salmon summaries this year. Around the start of the second week of may is when the silver.
Our seward fishing calendar includes the main species of fish we target and when we expect to find the best. Alaska journal copper river opener to kick off salmon. Fishing the alagnak river in bristol bay runs from june through september. Sitka, home to alaska s largest marine silver salmon fishery, ranging from 30 to 126 pounds. Whether you want one day of alaska salmon fishing or a package for a week long our professional guides will help you fill your dreams. If youre visiting alaska, youll mostly likely to arrive in summer. Anglers alibi fishing lodge takes guests to fishing spots for salmon, trout, and more.
Important dates to know about the fishing season in alaska. When is the best time for salmon fishing in alaska. The 2015 copper river salmon season opens may 14 in alaska, and just a few hours later, alaska airlines will fly the first catch of the prized fish to seattle. Bright red salmon, pink salmon, fighting silver salmon and a local starthe huge king salmon are waiting for you. The evergreen state offers a vast array of fisheries, from puget sound to rivers and lakes on both sides of the cascades. When to go fishing in alaska depends on what kind of fish you want to catch. Best time to fish in alaska chart showing summer runs. Alaska fishing seasons salmon, halibut trout denise lake lodge. Before heading out, make sure you have the appropriate recreational fishing license and. Commercial fishing is a major industry in alaska, and has been for hundreds of years. Statewide alaska sport fish regulations for the alaska department of fish and.
July, august and early september host the late silver salmon run. King salmon fishing begins in may, and you can continue fishing for silver salmon all the way through november. That is assuming there is a season at all in some areas. First to run are chinook king salmon, followed by sockeye red salmon and then the coho silver salmon. Join us on the water in seward for a memorable day of halibut fishing and salmon fishing in one of the most pristine and unspoiled ecosystems of alaska. Alaskas freshwater rivers offer an abundance of fish, and their fishing season is regulated by the alaska department of fish and game. Apply before the fishing season starts, if possible, to speed the process. Here are some tips that may help you plan your first fishing trip to alaska and. The kenai is home to the worlds largest salmon with the record weighing in at 97.
June 10 july 25 sockeye salmon season in bristol bay june 10. Best time to fish in alaska chart showing summer runs, may to. The largest alaska king salmon in the world return every year to the kenai river. Alaska fishing charters and day trips catch your limit.
Opening and closing dates may vary from year to year, but this is a general overview of the. Luckily, most of alaskas waters are teeming with a variety of. Every spring, alaska commercial fishermen hold their breaths before taking the plunge of salmon season and the unpredictability of what the runs will bring. Any person who lands salmon shall keep a copy of all landing receipts documenting salmon landings on board the fishing vessel that caught the salmon until 15 days after the last salmon season closure for. Alaska salmon viewing best locations to see spawning salmon. Alaska alaska drivers manual alaska motorcycle manual alaska. Use the timing menu below to increase your chances of success by planning your fishing trip around the times. If you are planning to book a fishing trip in alaska for your next vacation, make sure you know when and where is best for fishing. Kenai river fish run times soldotna chamber of commerce. Alaskas 2020 salmon catch expected to be down 36% after a. Every summer, they run up alaskan river rapids, jumping out of the water all along the way, so this is the best time to go fishing in alaska. Sport fish run timing, alaska department of fish and game. We start off our spring king salmon fishing season with the early run of king salmon, also known.
Where you want to fish for salmon also affects what type of fishing you can do. Kenai river salmon run timing alaska fishing and lodging. Peak season for salmon fishing occurs from may through september, with the five major species spread across the season. If you plan on fishing the kenai river while visiting soldotna, alaska be sure to check the fish runs prior to your trip. Inseason alaska salmon summary, alaska department of fish. Kenai fishing season report for 2020 king of the river. The alaska salmon fishery is a managed fishery that supports the sustainable annual harvest of five species of wild pacific salmon for commercial fishing, sport fishing, subsistence by alaska native. Every summer, they run up alaskan river rapids, jumping out of the water all along the way, so. Midspring signals the start of the annual alaska steelhead run.
Sport fishing information, alaska department of fish and game. Alaska salmon fishing trips on the kenai and kasilof rivers. We start the season fishing for king salmon around may 15th and run through the end on july 31st. Please check back next year during the commercial fishing season for new updates. Alaskas 2019 salmon season by the numbers anchorage.
For nearly a decade, alaska airlines has flown the first copper river salmon of the season to seattle and beyond. Not only does alaska provide some of the best fishing in the world, but the large variety of fish species available makes for a long fishing season anglers can gear up to fish nearly any time of year. Also, different species of salmon run at different times through the summer. Alaska guides vastly simplify your logistics and halve the time it takes to catch a fish. Our alaska peak fishing calendar is an essential guide to planning your ideal alaska fishing trip. The alaska department of fish and game is expecting a. Here are some of the most popular summer varieties and when theyre at their peak. Commercial salmon fisheries, alaska department of fish and. Catches of sockeye salmon on the south alaska peninsula for the 2018 season were significantly lower than for the 2017 season and the previous 10year average.