Kodiak Alaska Salmon, Halibut & Trout Weekly Fishing Forecast and Report

Alaska Department of Fish & Game's
Southcentral - Kodiak
Weekly Fishing Forecast
Disclaimer

This report is reproduced from information provided by Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Kodiak Office, and will be updated weekly throughout the fishing season. The same message can be accessed on their Record-A-Phone "Sportfishing Forecast" at (907) 486-5176.

DATE: Week of AUGUST 24 to AUGUST 30, 2010

Emergency Orders and Regulation Changes

Effective July 13, in the Buskin River drainage, sport fishing for sockeye salmon is re-opened. Anglers may retain up to two fish per day 20 inches or longer, and up to 10 per day less than 20 inches long.

FRESHWATERS

SALMON

Chinook salmon sport fisheries in all Kodiak Management Area streams are now closed for the season in order to conserve spawning fish.
Normal water levels currently prevail in Kodiak streams, but clear skies and sunshine over the last several days may temporarily slow sport fishing success. Any additional precipitation should allow for excellent sport fishing to resume by mid-week.
Pink salmon fishing in road system streams has improved recently as a result of additional fish entering most streams. Along the Kodiak road system good pink salmon fishing has been reported at Buskin and Olds rivers, plus Monashka and Roslyn creeks. Within the Kodiak Remote Zone, Karluk, Ayakulik and Dog Salmon rivers have relatively large pink salmon returns for sport fishing.
Salmon counting weirs are currently operating at the Buskin, Afognak, Olga and Karluk rivers. Anglers can find updated counts for most Kodiak weirs at http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/FishCounts/.

DOLLY VARDEN, Trout, Grayling

Dolly Varden are now very abundant in fresh waters, the Buskin, Russian, American and Olds rivers being excellent bets for inriver Dolly fishing.

LAKE Fishing

August is an excellent time to fish rainbow trout in the stocked lakes along the Kodiak road zone. Be sure to check water temperatures, as most fish will be found near shore in warmer lakes, while deep water is a better bet in lakes with temperatures below 40¡F.
Landlocked silver salmon are currently available in Chiniak Lake near Chiniak village and at Southern Lake on Long Island. Be sure and check the land use policy before accessing these lakes, both of which are surrounded by private property owned by Leisnoi Inc.

SALTWATERS

HALIBUT & SALMON

Local halibut fishing continues to be productive, with recent reports of anglers catching fish near Buoy #4 and near Kodiak Rocks (also known as the "Humps").

SALMON
- Trolling for Chinook (king) salmon in KodiakÕs marine waters has become very popular in recent years. Kings can be fished successfully year-round, though fishing tends to be spotty and difficult to predict. Recent reports indicate results have improved, with anglers reporting kings near Ouzinkie Pass, Cape Chiniak and Kodiak Rocks outside Long Island.
- Reports on silver salmon trolling remain mixed and current catch rates appear to be spotty. Good places to troll for silvers along the road system are Cape Chiniak, Buoy #4 and the 40-60 feet waters on both sides of Long Island. Kodiak silver salmon average about 10 pounds.
Other Saltwater Fishing
- Black rockfish can currently be caught at depths of 10 fathoms or less near kelp beds along rock pinnacles and other natural or man made structures. Rockfish are also frequently caught from shore at locations such as the breakwater barrier shielding St. Paul Harbor.
- The Kodiak lingcod season opened on July 1.
Helpful Links

Area webpage: http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/Region2/areas/kodiak/kodhome.cfm
Salmon and trout identification pages: http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/statewide/regulations/2001/html/pdfs/01ayksalmonid.pdf
River levels: http://aprfc.arh.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/ahps.cgi?pacr
Lake stocking: http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/statewide/Hatchery/Stocking_search/HTML/stock_search.cfm
Maps to stocked lakes: http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/Region2/LAKEMAPS/HTML/LAKEMAP1.stm
Southcentral informational handouts: http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/region2/pubs.cfm
Safety in bear country: http://www.wildlife.alaska.gov/hunt_trap/hunting/huntak/huntak14.cfm
Enforcement: http://www.dps.state.ak.us/fwp/index.asp
Regulations: http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/statewide/reghome.cfm
Northern pike: http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/region2/areas/anch/pikepage.cfm
OEO/ADA statement: http://www.adfg.state.ak.us/oeostate.php

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