Fishing
Trout & King Salmon Early Season - Mid-May to End of June
As temperatures warm and juvenile salmon head out to sea, the char and trout follow to feed in the local estuaries and beaches. Stripping small salmon smolt imitations with a 6-weight rod and can provide plentiful action when conditions are good. June is also one of the driest months of the year, making it a wonderful time to wander in search of feeding fish.
King Salmon runs have been in steady decline in Southeast Alaska, but for those looking for the fish of a lifetime the opportunity is there. It's not for the faint of heart though - fishless days are common, as are lost fish, the bugs can be horrific (head nets are a necessity!), and chucking heavy flies on a 10 weight sink-tip for hours on end is the only way to do it. Consider yourself warned! But if that doesn't scare you off, we'll take you. If you hook into a chrome bright brute in shallow water, you'll never forget it!
Chum & Pink Salmon Season - July & August
July usually marks the arrival of chum salmon in the waters around Juneau, followed closely by the pink salmon. Both species reveal themselves through frequent surface jumps far away from shore. As numbers in crease though and spawning destinations targeted, bright chums can be had in the salt. Long casts with 8-weight rods can yield chrome bright fish at times with long runs, occasional jumps, and frequently bruised knuckles. Pinks follow a similar pattern over the following weeks, and are usually found in shallower water closer to shore, making them the ideal target for novice and beginner fly fishers stripping streamers with both 6-weight and 8-weight rods. The abundance of fish most years is accompanied by an abundance of wildlife. Whales, sea lions, seals, and eagles actively feed in nearby waters quite regularly. If it all comes together, you'll have it all - willing fish, active wildlife, and spectacular scenery - in one memorable day!
Silver Salmon Season - September
Trip availability is limited to weekends, holidays in September this year.