Area Sport Fishing Reports
Bristol Bay

June 24, 2025

Freshwater Fishing

Fishing for resident species such as rainbow trout, Arctic char, Arctic grayling, and northern pike is reported to be good in locations where access is possible. Spinners, spoons and dry flies should work well until salmon begin spawning in early August.

Saltwater Fishing

Halibut fishing near Protection Point is reported to be fair to good with mixed success.

Local Lakes

Some drainages are restricted to unbaited, single-hook, artificial lures only, and some are catch-and-release only for rainbow trout. Please carefully check the regulations for the specific locations you plan to fish.

Special Species Information

• King (or Chinook) salmon have shown up on the Nushagak River and should continue to ramp up across Bristol Bay over the next couple weeks.
• Sockeye salmon are showing up in good numbers across Bristol Bay.

Emergency Orders

“Please review the emergency orders and advisory announcements below in their entirety before heading out on your next fishing trip.

EO 2-RS-5-24-25 was issued June 23. Effective 12:01am June 24 the bag and possession limit for sockeye salmon in the Nushagak-Mulchatna River Drainage has been increased to 10 fish.

Don't forget to purchase your 2025 sport fishing license and king stamp! You can purchase and display your fishing license and king stamp, record your annual harvest (i.e. king salmon), access sport fishing regulations and locations, and so much more on your mobile device. Download the ADF&G Mobile App today. You can also purchase licenses through the ADF&G online store and print it off from the comfort of your own home. Make sure to review emergency orders, advisory announcements, and the 2025 Southcentral Alaska Sport Fishing Regulations Summary booklet for the area you are fishing before you head out. For additional information, please contact the ADF&G Bristol Bay Area Office at (907) 842-2427.