Area Sport Fishing Reports
Ketchikan

Archived Sport Fishing Report

August 03, 2015

Saltwater Fishing
King salmon catch rates have tapered off with just a few fish being harvested in the area.

Coho catches continue to be spotty, however, catch rates should continue to climb through August and into September as fall coho move into the area.

Pink and chum salmon are now prevalent throughout the area. Areas north and south of town are reporting good catches, and fishing should continue to be good through August.

Halibut catches have been good and are expected to remain strong through the summer season.

Freshwater Fishing
Cutthroat and Rainbow trout fishing will continue to be productive over the summer months. Roadside anglers should try Carlanna Lake, Harriet Hunt Lake or Talbot Lake. Anglers have reported good brook trout fishing in Perseverance Lake. Summer coho and pink salmon are now available in Ward Lake and Ward Creek. If remote fishing is on your agenda, give the Naha or McDonald lake drainages a try. Dolly Varden fishing should be picking up with many fish following the salmon returns into freshwater. Fishing should continue to improve over the next couple months and into fall.

***Reminder
All anglers are responsible for knowing the current regulations for the area that they will be fishing. Regulation handbooks and copies of the most current regulatory changes are available on this website and at the Ketchikan ADF&G office, (907) 225-2859.