2024 SEASON UPDATES:
Wednesday, October 3: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Kenai silvers, rainbows, Dollies; Kasilof silvers, steelhead, Dollies; Susitna rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Anchor & Deep steelhead, Dollies; Chulitna rainbows, grayling; Seward silvers, Dollies, bottomfish; Additional Productive Fisheries.
Wednesday, September 25: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Kenai silvers, rainbows, Dollies; Kasilof silvers, steelhead, Dollies; Susitna rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Anchor & Deep steelhead, Dollies; Chulitna rainbows, grayling; Seward silvers, Dollies, bottomfish; Additional Productive Fisheries.
Friday, September 20: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Kenai silvers, rainbows, Dollies; Gulkana reds, rainbows, grayling; Kasilof silvers, steelhead, Dollies; Susitna chums, rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Anchor & Deep silvers, steelhead, Dollies; Chulitna rainbows, grayling; Seward silvers, Dollies, bottomfish; Additional Productive Fisheries.
Tuesday, September 17: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Kenai River Silver Salmon Bag Limit and Gear Restriction
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order effective Thursday, September 19, through Tuesday, December 31, to reduce the daily bag limit of silver salmon in all waters of the Kenai River drainage to one (1) fish. Additionally, no bait and only one single hook will be allowed. This order addresses the persistent issue of weak runs being experienced throughout the region, the Kenai River being no exception. For more information, click here.
Friday, September 13: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Kenai silvers, rainbows, Dollies; Swanson silvers, rainbows; Gulkana reds, rainbows, grayling; Kasilof silvers, Dollies; Susitna chums, rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Anchor & Deep silvers, steelhead, Dollies; Chulitna rainbows, grayling; Seward silvers, Dollies, bottomfish; Additional Productive Fisheries.
Friday, September 6: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Valdez silvers; Kenai pinks, silvers, reds, rainbows, Dollies; Swanson silvers, rainbows; Gulkana reds, rainbows, grayling; Kasilof silvers, reds, pinks, Dollies; Susitna chums, rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Anchor & Deep silvers, steelhead, Dollies; Chulitna rainbows, grayling; Seward pinks, chums, silvers, Dollies, bottomfish; Additional Productive Fisheries.
Thursday, August 29: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Kenai pinks, silvers, reds, rainbows, Dollies; Russian reds, rainbows, Dollies; Swanson silvers, rainbows; Valdez pinks, chums, silvers; Gulkana reds, rainbows, grayling; Kasilof silvers, reds, pinks, Dollies; Susitna chums, rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Chulitna reds, rainbows, grayling; Seward pinks, chums, silvers, Dollies, bottomfish; Klutina-Tonsina reds, silvers, Dollies; Additional Productive Fisheries.
Friday, August 23: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Kenai pinks, silvers, reds, rainbows, Dollies; Russian reds, rainbows, Dollies; Swanson silvers, rainbows; Valdez pinks, chums, silvers; Gulkana reds, rainbows, grayling; Kasilof silvers, reds, pinks, Dollies; Susitna chums, rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Chulitna reds, rainbows, grayling; Seward pinks, chums, silvers, Dollies, bottomfish.
Thursday, August 15: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Valdez Terminal Harvest Area Silver Salmon Limits Reduced
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order effective Monday, August 19, and continuing through December 31, which reduces the bag limit from the current six (6) fish down to three (3) fish, citing a more cautionary approach in order to protect smaller wild silver salmon stocks in the area as well as allowing additional fish to access the Solomon Gulch hatchery located off Dayville Road. For more information, click here.
Thursday, August 15: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Kenai reds, pinks, silvers, rainbows, Dollies; Russian reds, rainbows, Dollies; Swanson silvers, rainbows; Valdez pinks, chums, silvers; Klutina reds, Dollies; Gulkana reds, rainbows, grayling; Kasilof silvers, reds, pinks, Dollies; Susitna pinks, chums, rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Chulitna reds, rainbows, grayling; Seward pinks, chums, silvers, Dollies, bottomfish.
Monday, August 12: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Anchorage Area Silver Salmon Limits Reduced to 1 Fish, Bait Prohibited
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order effective Wednesday, August 14, through Monday, September 30, to close down all waters of the greater Anchorage area to fishing for silver salmon. Waters included in this order are roadside locations such as Ship Creek, Eagle River, Glacier Creek (including California Creek), Indian Creek, Ingram Creek, Peters Creek, Placer River Drainage, Portage Creek Drainage, and Twentymile River drainages. Additionally, no bait may be used. Data has shown very few silver salmon returning this year and far below even minimum escapement goals. For more information, click here.
Monday, August 12: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Little Susitna River and Knik River Drainage Closed to Silver Salmon Fishing
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order effective Thursday, August 15, through Monday, September 30, to close down the Little Susitna River and the Knik River drainage to fishing for silver salmon. Waters included in this order are roadside locations such as Fish, Cottonwood, Wasilla, and Jim creeks, among others. Data has shown very few silver salmon returning this year and far below even minimum escapement goals. The Eklutna Tailrace is NOT included in this order but there are modifications in place. For more information, click here.
Monday, August 12: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Susitna River Drainage Closed to Silver Salmon Fishing
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order effective Thursday, August 15, through Monday, September 30, to close down the entire Susitna River drainage to fishing for silver salmon. Waters included in this order are roadside locations such as Willow, Little Willow, Kashwitna, Caswell, Sheep, Goose, Montana, Sunshine, and Rabideux, among others, in addition to the Talkeetna and Chulitna rivers and all tributaries thereof. Data has shown very few silver salmon returning this year and far below even minimum escapement goals. For more information, click here.
Thursday, August 8: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Kenai reds, pinks, silvers, rainbows, Dollies; Russian reds, rainbows, Dollies; Valdez pinks, chums; Klutina reds, Dollies; Little Susitna pinks, chums, silvers; Gulkana reds, rainbows, grayling; Kasilof reds, pinks, Dollies; Susitna pinks, chums, silvers, rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Chulitna reds, rainbows, grayling; Hope pinks, chums, Dollies; Seward pinks, chums, Dollies, bottomfish; Upcoming Hot Spot Fisheries.
Saturday, August 3: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Little Susitna River and Jim Creek Silver Salmon Bag Limit Reduced to 1 Fish, Bait Prohibited
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order effective Wednesday, August 6, through Monday, September 30, to reduce the daily bag limit of silver salmon in the Little Susitna River and Jim Creek to one (1) fish. Additionally, no bait will be allowed. Returns of silver salmon are currently very low and far below seasonal expectations for this time. For more information, click here.
Saturday, August 3: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Susitna River Silver Salmon Bag Limit Reduced to 1 Fish, Bait Prohibited
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order effective Wednesday, August 6, through Monday, September 30, to reduce the daily bag limit of silver salmon in all waters of the Susitna River drainage to one (1) fish. Additionally, no bait will be allowed. This order includes the popular roadside fisheries of Willow, Little Willow, Kashwitna, Caswell, Sheep, Goose, Montana, Rabideux, and Sunshine, as well as the entire Talkeetna and Chulitna drainages. Returns of silver salmon are currently very low and far below seasonal expectations for this time. For more information, click here.
Saturday, August 3: Jim Creek Salmon Weir Operational for 2024 Season
Summary: The ADF&G weir began operating on July 19; as of Thursday, August 1, a total of 1,200 reds and 17 silvers had been counted at the weir located 1 mile upstream of the mouth area on the Knik River. Click here for link to ADF&G data.
Tuesday, July 30: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Kenai reds, rainbows, Dollies; Russian reds, rainbows; Valdez pinks; Klutina reds, Dollies; Little Susitna pinks, chums, silvers; Gulkana reds, rainbows, grayling; Kasilof reds; Susitna pinks, chums, silvers, rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Chulitna reds, rainbows, grayling; Hope pinks, Dollies; Seward pinks, chums, Dollies, bottomfish; Upcoming Hot Spot Fisheries.
Wednesday, July 17: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Kenai reds, rainbows, Dollies; Russian reds, rainbows; Valdez pinks; Klutina reds, Dollies; Gulkana reds, rainbows, grayling; Kasilof reds; Susitna pinks, chums, rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Chulitna rainbows, grayling; Hope pinks, Dollies; Seward pinks, chums, Dollies, bottomfish; Upcoming Hot Spot Fisheries.
Thursday, July 11: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Kasilof River Closed to King Salmon Fishing
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order to close Kasilof River to fishing for king salmon starting Monday, July 15, and continuing through the season ending July 31. Closing the river for kings is deemed necessary to mitigate a season that has experienced unprecedented low numbers of kings returning. Targeting early-run hatchery kings bound for Crooked Creek is therefore closed as well. For more information, click here.
Thursday, July 11: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted (Revised)
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Kenai reds, rainbows, Dollies; Klutina reds, Dollies; Gulkana reds, rainbows, grayling; Kasilof kings, reds; Susitna rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Fish reds; Chulitna rainbows, grayling; Hope pinks, Dollies; Seward reds, pinks, chums, Dollies, bottomfish; Upcoming Hot Spot Fisheries.
Friday, July 5: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Klutina reds, Dollies; Cook Inlet halibut, cod, shark, skate; Kenai reds, rainbows, Dollies; Kasilof kings, reds; Susitna rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Chulitna rainbows, grayling; Upcoming Hot Spot Fisheries.
Wednesday, July 3: Fish Creek Salmon Weir Operational for 2024 Season
Summary: The ADF&G weir began operating on July 2; the first day of operation recorded 7 red salmon passing through, one of the earlier and more promising numbers for this early in the season. Click here for link to ADF&G data.
Wednesday, July 3: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Russian River Sanctuary Opens Early For Sport Fishing
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, issued an emergency order to open the lower end and mouth of the Russian River and the confluence area of Kenai River, also known as the “Sanctuary,” to fishing on July 3. The biological escapement goal has been met with currently over 27,000 fish counted through the lower Russian Lake weir. For more information, click here.
Thursday, June 27: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Klutina reds, Dollies; Gulkana kings, reds, rainbows, grayling; Seward/Resurrection Bay kings, reds, cod; Ninilchik kings; Cook Inlet halibut, cod, shark, skate; Kenai reds, rainbows, Dollies; Kasilof kings, reds; Susitna rainbows, Dollies, grayling.
Wednesday, June 26: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Ship Creek Closed to All Sport Fishing through July 13
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order to close Ship Creek in downtown Anchorage to all fishing. The order goes into effect on Saturday, June 29, and continues through July 13. The fishery reopens on July 14 for all species except king salmon, which will remain closed until next year. Closing the stream is deemed necessary to ensure enough king salmon escape upstream for egg-take to propagate future hatchery runs. For more information, click here.
Tuesday, June 25: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Kasilof River Red Salmon Limits Increased
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order to liberate opportunities to harvest red salmon starting Wednesday, June 26, by increasing the daily bag limit from the current three (3) fish to six (6); the possession limit also doubles from six (6) to twelve (12). The return of reds as of June 24 was just short of 100,000 fish and projected to exceed the biological escapement goal of 140,000-320,000 salmon; the seasonal peak historically occurs sometime in mid-July. In conjunction with this order is another expanding the area open to dip netting. For more information, click here.
Tuesday, June 25: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Copper River King Salmon Sport Fishery Closed
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order to close the Copper River drainage to fishing for king salmon. The order goes into effect on Saturday, June 29, and continues through the remainder of the season and affects the popular roadside fisheries of Gulkana, Klutina, and Tonsina rivers. For more information, click here.
Thursday, June 20: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Klutina reds, Dollies; Gulkana kings, reds, rainbows, grayling; Seward/Resurrection Bay kings, reds, Pacific cod; Ninilchik River kings; Cook Inlet halibut, Pacific cod, shark, skate; Homer/Kachemak Bay kings, Dollies, halibut, Pacific cod, bottomfish; Kenai River reds, rainbows, Dollies; Kasilof River kings, reds; Susitna River rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Ship Creek kings.
Wednesday, June 19: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: Upper Copper River King Salmon Sport Fishery Restricted To Catch-And-Release
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order to restrict all king salmon fisheries in the Upper Copper River drainage to catch-and-release only for king salmon. The order goes into effect on Monday, June 24, and continues through the remainder of the season and includes popular roadside fisheries such as Gulkana, Klutina, and Tonsina rivers. For more information, click here.
Wednesday, June 19: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: No Bait in the Kasilof River June 21-July 31
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order to restrict the use of bait in the Kasilof River to further protect low numbers of returning wild king salmon. The order goes into effect on Friday, June 21, and continues through the remainder of the king salmon season ending July 31. For more information, click here.
Wednesday, June 19: ADF&G EMERGENCY ORDER: No Bait in the Ninilchik River June 21-July 15
Summary: The ADF&G, through the Alaska Board of Fisheries, is issuing an emergency order to restrict the use of bait in the Ninilchik River to further protect low numbers of returning wild king salmon. The order goes into effect on Friday, June 21, and continues through July 15. For more information, click here.
Monday, June 17: Kasilof River Red Salmon Sonar Operational for 2024 Season
Summary: The ADF&G sonar unit began operating on June 15; as of yesterday, Sunday the 16th, a total of 17,334 reds had been counted at the sonar site 8 miles upstream of river mouth at Sterling Highway Bridge. Last year on this date 10,728 reds were counted, in 2022 the count was 5,070, in 2021 the count was 9,732, in 2020 the count was 8,701. Although numbers appear comparatively strong this year, it is completely within the average/normal range of a few days. Click here for link to ADF&G data.
Thursday, June 13: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Seward/Resurrection Bay reds, Pacific cod, hooligan; Ninilchik River kings; Cook Inlet halibut, Pacific cod, shark, skate; Homer/Kachemak Bay kings, Dollies, Pacific cod, bottomfish; Kenai River reds, rainbows, Dollies; Kasilof River kings, reds; Susitna River rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Ship Creek kings; Klutina River reds, Dollies.
Thursday, June 13: Anchor River Opens to Catch-and-Release King Salmon Fishing
Summary: After a precautionary approach at the start of the year seeing total closures of Anchor River and Deep Creek to protect chronic struggling runs of king salmon to these drainages, the ADF&G has allowed for a small window of opportunity for anglers after weir counts on the Anchor has shown the strongest numbers of fish in years passing through and thus within current sustainable escapement goal. No retention of king salmon is allowed; this is strictly a catch-and-release fishery and will be open from Saturday, June 15, through Monday, June 17. For more information, click here.
Sunday, June 9: 2024 Russian River Pre-Season Report Posted
Summary: The Roadside Angler documents observations from visiting the river on Saturday, June 8. To read up on what was seen where, stream conditions, and prognosis for the opener on Tuesday, June 11, please click here for report in the Streamside Spot Checks section.
Sunday, June 9: Gulkana River Salmon Weir Operational for 2024 Season
Summary: The ADF&G weir unit began operating on June 4; the first reds (6 of them) passed through on June 5 but no records yet on kings arriving. The first red last year passed on June 16, in 2022 on June 21, in 2021 on June 13, and in 2020 on June 7. The first king last year passed on June 16. Click here for link to ADF&G data.
Sunday, June 9: Russian River Salmon Weir Operational for 2024 Season
Summary: The ADF&G weir unit began operating on June 6; the first reds (53 of them) passed through on June 8. The first red last year passed on June 8, in 2022 on June 12, in 2021 on June 6, and in 2020 on June 9. Click here for link to ADF&G data.
Thursday, June 6: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Seward/Resurrection Bay reds, Pacific cod, hooligan; Ninilchik River kings; Cook Inlet halibut, Pacific cod; Homer/Kachemak Bay kings, Dolly Varden, Pacific cod, bottomfish; Kenai River reds; Kasilof River kings, reds; Susitna River rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Ship Creek kings.
Thursday, May 30: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Seward/Resurrection Bay reds, Pacific cod, hooligan; Ninilchik kings; Cook Inlet halibut, Pacific cod; Homer/Kachemak Bay kings, Dolly Varden, Pacific cod, bottomfish; Kenai River hooligan; Kasilof River kings, steelhead trout; Susitna River rainbows, Dollies, grayling; Turnagain Arm/20-Mile River hooligan.
Tuesday, May 28: Bear Lake Salmon Weir Operational for 2024 Season
Summary: The CIAA weir began operating on May 23; the first red passed through on the first day. As of May 27, a total of 147 red salmon have been recorded passing upstream. Click here for link to CIAA data.
Friday, May 24: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Cook Inlet halibut, Pacific cod; Seward/Resurrection Bay reds, Pacific cod; Homer/Kachemak Bay Dolly Varden, Pacific cod, bottomfish; Kenai River hooligan; Kasilof River kings, steelhead trout; Turnagain Arm/20-Mile River hooligan.
Thursday, May 23: First Ship Creek King Salmon of 2024 Season Caught
Summary: The first Ship Creek king salmon of the year was caught today, a chrome specimen weighing just over 13 pounds. A second fish was reportedly landed a little while later. For more details and information, click here for link to The Bait Shack on the banks of the stream.
Wednesday, May 22: Miles Lake/Copper River Salmon Sonar Operational for 2024 Season
Summary: The ADF&G sonar unit began operating on May 16; the first reds (87 of them) passed through on May 20 and another 83 fish the following day. As of May 21, a total of 170 red salmon have been recorded passing upstream; expect the first batch of fish to arrive at Chitina, Klutina, and Gulkana the first week of June. The first red last year passed on May 25, in 2022 on May 18, in 2021 on May 16, and in 2020 on May 19. The earliest red salmon documented through the sonar was on May 8 in 2016. Click here for link to ADF&G data.
Friday, May 17: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Cook Inlet halibut, Pacific cod; Seward/Resurrection Bay reds, Pacific cod; Homer/Kachemak Bay Dolly Varden, Pacific cod, bottomfish; Kenai River hooligan; Kasilof River kings, steelhead trout; Turnagain Arm/20-Mile River hooligan.
Friday, May 17: Anchor River Salmon Sonar/Video Weir Operational for 2024 Season
Summary: The ADF&G sonar unit began operating on May 15; the first kings (9 of them) passed through on the first day. As of May 17, a total of 24 king salmon have been recorded passing upstream. The first king last year passed on May 16, in 2022 on May 15, in 2021 on May 21, and in 2020 on May 11. The earliest king documented through the weir was on May 4 in 2016. Click here for link to ADF&G data.
Friday, May 17: Ninilchik River Salmon Video Weir Operational for 2024 Season
Summary: The ADF&G video on the Ninilchik River began operating mid-afternoon on May 10; there were no recordings of king salmon passing that day, with the first fish (wild) documented May 15. The first king last year passed on May 23, in 2022 on May 20, in 2021 on May 21, in 2020 on May 15, and in 2019 on May 19. Click here for link to ADF&G data.
Friday, May 17: Kenai River King Salmon Sonar Operational for 2024 Season
Summary: The ADF&G sonar unit began operating on May 16; no kings passed through on the first day. The first king last year passed on May 16, in 2022 on May 25, in 2021 on May 17, and in 2020 on May 23. Click here for link to ADF&G data.
Friday, May 17: Little Susitna River Salmon Weir Operational for 2024 Season
Summary: The ADF&G video on the Little Susitna River began operating on May 13; as of May 15, there are no recordings of king or red salmon passing through the weir. The first king last year passed through on May 27, in 2022 on May 22, in 2021 on May 15, in 2020 on May 12, and in 2019 on May 17. The earliest king documented through weir was on May 11 in 2014, and the first red on May 14 in 2016. Click here for link to ADF&G data.
Friday, May 10: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Cook Inlet halibut, Pacific cod; Seward/Resurrection Bay Pacific cod; Homer/Kachemak Bay Dolly Varden, Pacific cod, bottomfish; Kenai River hooligan; Kasilof River steelhead trout; Turnagain Arm/20-Mile River hooligan.
Thursday, May 2: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are currently producing. This week: Cook Inlet halibut; Seward/Resurrection Bay Pacific cod; Homer/Kachemak Bay Pacific cod, bottomfish; Kasilof River steelhead trout; Turnagain Arm hooligan.
Wednesday, April 17: New Roadside Angler Fishing Report Posted
Summary: Fishing report posted in the Hot Spots of the Week section; featuring a general outlook of what is currently going on around the Southcentral region with focus on a few of the more popular fisheries that are about to produce. Note: This is the first fishing report of the 2024 season. To access fishing reports from past seasons, please click on link below.
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