Area Sport Fishing Reports
Yakutat

Archived Sport Fishing Report

June 15, 2020

Freshwaters

Steelhead Trout

Steelhead fishing is winding down. Most fish have spawned and have exited the Situk River. A few fish still remain in the lower river however.

King Salmon

King salmon fishing in the Situk River is Closed.

Red Salmon

Red fishing is just begining in the Situk River. A few fish are in the lower river below the weir in small groups. Fishing is slow but should pick up over the next couple of weeks.

Saltwaters

King Salmon

Sport fishing for king salmon is open in Yakutat Area marine waters. Sport fishing continues to be very good for king salmon. Anglers are having success in Yakutat Bay trolling green label herring behind flashers. Hot spots include The Pinnacles, Redfield Cove, Knight Island and Broken Oar Cove.

Halibut

The halibut fishing has been very good over the last week. Large fish are being brought in daily. Fishing has been the best out front at the entrance to Yakutat Bay near Ocean Cape. Fishing should continue to improve over the course of the summer. Soaking salted herring or salmon works the best.

Lingcod

Lingcod fishing has been slow. Try using rubber tube jigs over pinnacles.

Rockfish

Fishing for rockfish has been good. Lots of black rockfish have been caught over pinnacles and reefs during the last week. Try using metal jigs or mooching herring.

For further information, please contact the Yakutat Area Sport Fish management biologist: Jason Pawluk at (907) 784-3222.