Area Sport Fishing Reports
Southern Kenai/LCI

June 30, 2025

Freshwater Fishing

• The Anchor River, Deep Creek, and Ninilchik River are closed to all sport fishing through July 15, 2025.
• China Poot personal use dipnet fishery has been spotty and the water is still high. Expect fair fishing until this run builds up more.

Saltwater Fishing
Kachemak Bay/Cook Inlet

Groundfish

• Halibut fishing has been very productive over the last week. Several large fish were caught north of Anchor Point this weekend.
• Surf fishing has remained a popular option for those anglers without boats. Whiskey Gulch and Deep Creek are great locations to try for halibut. Fishing off the tip of the Homer Spit is still producing a variety of groundfish including halibut, sculpins, skates, sharks, flounders, and cod.

King Salmon

King salmon fishing improved last week and should remain fair over the week. July is usually the slowest month for king salmon though. Small troll herring or spoons behind a flasher is the most popular setup, but hootchies and tube flies will also produce fish. To find king salmon at any location, try setting the gear at different depths including mid-water column and 10 feet off the bottom.

Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon is still providing anglers some decent fishing. Look for an emergency order later this week to allow snagging for a few days.

Sockeye Salmon

There should be a few fish around Tutka Lagoon and in front of China Poot Creek. Most anglers snag these fish with weighted treble hooks.

Emergency Orders

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

Anchor River and Deep Creek Closed to Sport Fishing
Sport Fishing For King Salmon Closed in Upper Cook Inlet Salt Waters
King Salmon Bag Limit Reduced from 2 to 1 in Lower Cook Inlet Salt Waters
Changes to King Salmon Gear in the Ninilchik River
Rockfish bag limit reduction: 2 pelagic, 1 non-pelagic. No retention of yelloweye May 27 – June 30th.

For additional information, please contact the Homer ADF&G Office at 907-235-8191.