Area Sport Fishing Reports
Bristol Bay
Archived Sport Fishing Report
June 14, 2018
Regulation Reminders and Emergency Orders
Regulation Reminders
- Anglers are reminded to review Emergency Orders and News Releases and the 2018 Southwest Sport Fishing Regulations Summary booklet for the Bristol Bay Area before heading out on their next fishing trip.
Freshwater Fishing
King Salmon
- It is still early for king salmon in the Naknek and Alagnak river drainages and fishing is reported as slow. Sport fishing should improve this week in the Naknek and late June in the Alagnak.
- It is still early for king salmon in the Nushagak River drainage. Sport fishing should be productive by next week.
- The sonar near Portage Creek has been operational since June 7. Counts have been relatively slow and have not yet been apportioned by species. Management will be in accordance with the Nushagak/Mulchatna King Salmon Management Plan.
- Anglers should call (907) 842-2427 for the latest counts and to check for any inseason regulatory changes.
- In the Togiak River and nearby drainages it is still early for king salmon. Sport fishing will not likely be productive until late June.
Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling
- In the Naknek River drainage, fishing is reported as good to excellent this week as rainbow trout continue to feed on out-migrating sockeye salmon smolt.
- In the Togiak River and nearby drainages fishing for resident species should be good to excellent.
- In the Wood River Lakes system fishing continues to be reported as good to excellent in larger tributaries of the lakes as well as at the outlets of larger tributaries.
Northern Pike
- In the Naknek and Alagnak drainages fishing should be good to excellent.
- In the Wood River Lake system fish continue to be caught in tight along lake and slough shores.
Saltwater Fishing
Halibut
- In the Nushagak Bay area fishing remains fair to good off the coast of Protection Point.