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 July 21 to July 27

FRESHWATERS

SOCKEYE SALMON

For the first time in 4 years a weir is being operated at Saltery Cove, which has the largest return of sockeye salmon on the road system. The Saltery River return peaks in mid-July and a four-wheeler is needed to access the area. The Saltery weir count as of July 21 was 28,000 sockeye salmon, which has almost exceeded the upper end of the escapement goal range of 15,000 Ð 30,000. The Saltery River bag limit for sockeye salmon has been increased to 10 fish per day and in possession.
Pink salmon are starting to enter road system streams and the return should peak in early August. Pink salmon fishing in the lower Buskin River has been reported as very good and fish are also present in the American and Olds Rivers.
The Saltery River drainage bag limit for sockeye salmon has been increased to 10 fish per day and in possession.

DOLLY VARDEN

Dolly Varden are beginning to enter local streams and are present along the entire road system. Dolly Varden take spinners and flies this time of year.

SALTWATERS

Halibut fishing is good during July. Some good spots for halibut are buoy 4 and Cape Chiniak. Herring, salmon heads, and jigs work well for halibut.
Trolling for king salmon varies weekly. Reported angler success was fair last week. King salmon are most commonly found in areas with abundant bait fish.
Anglers fishing from the beaches along the road system are reporting good pink salmon catches. Some of the best spots to fish for early pink salmon are Chiniak, Twin and Roslyn creeks, as well as Pillar and Monashka beaches.

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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