Area Sport Fishing Reports
Ketchikan

Archived Sport Fishing Report

June 06, 2017

Chinook salmon
Marine angling effort remained high last week during the second weekend of the Ketchikan King Salmon Derby with 484 king salmon entered so far.  King salmon were caught south of town at Mountain Point, Herring Cove, Cone Island and north of town near Survey Point, Grant Island and Camano Point. King salmon fishing will continue to improve, historically peaking around the end of June.

Anglers are advised that king salmon restrictions are in effect in the Ketchikan area sport fishery in order to reduce the harvest of Unuk River king salmon and ensure the Unuk River king salmon escapement goal is achieved in 2017. Please refer to the news release and map for description of areas with reduced limits.

Coho salmon
Coho salmon continue to make an appearance in the local marine fishery and returns should continue to build over the summer.

Halibut
While effort this time of year is mostly focused on king salmon, reports from anglers targeting halibut have been good and catch rates will continue to improve into summer.

Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook Trout
There are a few good opportunities to target rainbow and cutthroat trout along the road system. Anglers have been having success at Ward Creek, Ketchikan Creek and Carlanna Lake. If you are up for the hike, anglers have been successful catching brook trout at the outlet of Perseverance Lake.

If remote fishing is on your agenda, try the Naha River, McDonald Lake or Fish Creek.
Be sure to check the 2017 Southeast Alaska Sport Fishing Regulations. The Ketchikan Area Freshwater Special Regulations can be found on pages 29-31. Regulations vary depending on the waters you plan to fish.