07-24-2004, 03:01 PM
Ketchikan Fishing Report for the week 7/12/04 to 7/18/04
The marine sport fishery in the Ketchikan area is continuing to improve for most species as more hatchery and wild stock salmon and bottom fish are showing in the local sport fishery. This weeks dockside surveys encountered a substantial number of anglers during randomingly scheduled sampling periods. Anglers on average spent 27 hours per king salmon, 4 hours per halibut,33 hours per chum salmon, 16 hours per coho salmon, 2 hours per pink salmon, and 5 hours per rockfish to harvest these fish during this time period. No other species of fish were reported during the dock side interviews. Anglers are reminded to check ADF&G's main web page for any in-season regulation changes under the Emergency Order icon such as the 12 fish king salmon bag limit in the Mt. Point and Neets Bay terminal harvest area which is currently in effect until the end of July. Anglers interested in shoreline saltwater fishing should consider Thomas Basin ( single hook area only), Herring Cove and the Mt. Point area where large numbers of coho and pink salmon have arrived and are available for our local sport fishery. Herring Cove still has a large number of dark king salmon present and available for harvest. All anglers utilizing the Herring Cove shoreline fishery are reminder not to trespass across local residents property, do not litter, and to only fish seaward of the green painted rocks which designates the freshwater/saltwater boundary. Inquires about sport fish regulations and any in-season changes can also be addressed by calling the Sport Fish office at (907) 225-2859 or by dropping by the office at 2030 Sea Level Drive Suite 215 Ketchikan, Alaska.
The freshwater sport fishery in Ketchikan continues to be dominated by fishing in Ward Creek and Ward Lake. Fishing has continued to improve at these locations with increased fish activity by pink and summer run coho salm on plus the arrival of a few rain storms. Ketchikan Creek is closed to all sport fishing from May 16th through September 14 unless opened earlier by emergencey order. Anglers looking for other local trout fishing should consider Carlanna, Harriet Hunt, Silvis and First Waterfall Lakes. Anglers interested in remote trout fishing should consider Eagle, Wilson, McDonald, Reflection, Orchard, Ella and Humpback Lakes just to name a few. All anglers are reminded to check their regulation booklet prior to fishing in any area as regulations differ considerably between locations.
The marine sport fishery in the Ketchikan area is continuing to improve for most species as more hatchery and wild stock salmon and bottom fish are showing in the local sport fishery. This weeks dockside surveys encountered a substantial number of anglers during randomingly scheduled sampling periods. Anglers on average spent 27 hours per king salmon, 4 hours per halibut,33 hours per chum salmon, 16 hours per coho salmon, 2 hours per pink salmon, and 5 hours per rockfish to harvest these fish during this time period. No other species of fish were reported during the dock side interviews. Anglers are reminded to check ADF&G's main web page for any in-season regulation changes under the Emergency Order icon such as the 12 fish king salmon bag limit in the Mt. Point and Neets Bay terminal harvest area which is currently in effect until the end of July. Anglers interested in shoreline saltwater fishing should consider Thomas Basin ( single hook area only), Herring Cove and the Mt. Point area where large numbers of coho and pink salmon have arrived and are available for our local sport fishery. Herring Cove still has a large number of dark king salmon present and available for harvest. All anglers utilizing the Herring Cove shoreline fishery are reminder not to trespass across local residents property, do not litter, and to only fish seaward of the green painted rocks which designates the freshwater/saltwater boundary. Inquires about sport fish regulations and any in-season changes can also be addressed by calling the Sport Fish office at (907) 225-2859 or by dropping by the office at 2030 Sea Level Drive Suite 215 Ketchikan, Alaska.
The freshwater sport fishery in Ketchikan continues to be dominated by fishing in Ward Creek and Ward Lake. Fishing has continued to improve at these locations with increased fish activity by pink and summer run coho salm on plus the arrival of a few rain storms. Ketchikan Creek is closed to all sport fishing from May 16th through September 14 unless opened earlier by emergencey order. Anglers looking for other local trout fishing should consider Carlanna, Harriet Hunt, Silvis and First Waterfall Lakes. Anglers interested in remote trout fishing should consider Eagle, Wilson, McDonald, Reflection, Orchard, Ella and Humpback Lakes just to name a few. All anglers are reminded to check their regulation booklet prior to fishing in any area as regulations differ considerably between locations.