Area Sport Fishing Reports
Yakutat
Archived Sport Fishing Report
September 06, 2017
Freshwater
- Coho salmon catch rates in both the Lost and Situk Rivers continued to improve last week, until heavy rains over the weekend raised waters levels significantly. Decent numbers of fish are still being caught in both systems despite high flows.
- Good numbers of pink salmon are still returning to area streams and saltwater areas and will likely be encountered by anglers targeting coho.
- Anglers are reminded that fishing for king salmon in the Situk River remains closed.
Saltwater
- Due to conservation concerns, the retention of king salmon is prohibited in all Southeast Alaska salt waters, including waters around Yakutat. This closure went into effect 12:01am, Thursday, August 10, 2017. All king salmon caught must be immediately released unharmed.
- Coho catches in saltwater continue to be very good, with anglers regularly catching their limit. Marine shoreline fishing has also provided good opportunity to target coho during the recent high water event.
- Halibut fishing remains strong in both inside and outside waters.
- Lingcod season began on May 16th and will remain open until the end of November
Regulation summaries and the most recent regulatory changes are available online and at the Yakutat ADF&G office, most local tackle and outdoor stores in Alaska.
For further information, please contact the ADF&G Sport Fish management biologist: Matt Catterson at (907) 747-5380