Area Sport Fishing Reports
Bristol Bay

September 3, 2025

Freshwater Fishing

Fishing for resident species such as rainbow trout, Arctic char, Arctic grayling, and northern pike is reported to be good. Spinners, spoons and dry flies should still work well but egg patterns are starting to become more effective as salmon spawning has begun.

Saltwater Fishing

Halibut fishing near Protection Point is reported to be fair 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.
• Naknek and Alagnak Drainages: Fishing for rainbow trout is reported as good. Try casting spinners, streamers, or egg and flesh patterns.
• Togiak River Drainages: coho salmon fishing is reported to be good and should continue to produce fish through mid to late September.

Special Species Information

• Fishing for king salmon is closed in Bristol Bay
• Sockeye salmon are now spawning, and most fish are very colored up and are no longer ideal for targeting.
• Orange, pink, or silver spinners should be successful for landing coho salmon.
• When angling for rainbow trout using an egg pattern be aware of the species and egg stage you intend to mimic in regard to color and size.

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.
• EO 2-RS-5-33-25 was issued July 3. Effective 12:01am July 4 the bag and possession limit for sockeye salmon in the Alagnak River Drainage has been increased to 10 fish.
• EO 2-RS-5-34-25 was issued July 7. Effective 12:01am July 8 the bag and possession limit for sockeye salmon in the Wood 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.