Area Sport Fishing Reports
Bristol Bay
Archived Sport Fishing Report
June 18, 2024
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 flies should work well until salmon begin to spawn in mid-August.
- Fishing on the Nushagak River has been reported to be poor. Fishing should improve going into next week as more fish enter the river.
- Fishing for king salmon on the Naknek River is just beginning in early June, with fishing improving over the next few weeks. The marker buoys and signs showing the closed waters around the outlets of King Salmon creek were installed on June 1. The run builds to a mid- to late June peak, with fish available through mid -July.
Saltwater Fishing
Halibut fishing near Protection Point is reported to be poor to fair with mixed success.
Local Lakes
Arctic char and pike fishing is reported to be good in Lake Aleknagik.
Special Species Information
King (or chinook) salmon are generally the first salmon species to arrive in Bristol Bay and they begin to show up around the first week of June but angling success is usually poor until later in the month.
Emergency Orders
Please review the emergency orders and advisory announcements below in their entirety before heading out on your next fishing trip.
- There are currently no emergency orders for the Bristol Bay management area.
Don't forget to purchase your 2024 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 2024 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.