09-08-2004, 03:02 PM
Ketchikan Fishing Report
The marine sport fishery in the Ketchikan area continued to improve for most species in the local sport fishery. This weeks dockside surveys again encountered a substantial number of anglers during randomingly scheduled sampling periods. Anglers on average spent 239 hours per king salmon, 7 hours per halibut, 40 hours per chum salmon, 3 hours per coho salmon, 28 hours per pink salmon, 64 hours per lingcod 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. The upcoming fall rains should improve both salt and freshwater fishing success in the local area. Anglers are reminded to check ADF&G's main web page for any in-season regulation changes under the Emergency Order icon. Anglers interested in shoreline saltwater fishing should consider Thomas Basin ( single hook area only and no snagging), Herring Cove, Settlers Cove and the Mt. Point area where coho and pink salmon have arrived and are available for our local sport fishery. All anglers utilizing the Herring Cove shoreline fishery are reminded not to trespass across local residents property and do not litter. 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 improved at these locations with increased fish activity by pink and summer run coho salmon. Anglers are reminded that all freshwater streams in the Ketchikan area are closed to king salmon fishing unless opened by emergency order. Ketchikan Creek opened by emergency order from August 24 through September 14, 2004. The bag limit for Ketchikan Creek is two king salmon under 28 inches and two over 28 inches plus two of the other salmon species in combination. Ketchikan Creek is a single hook water only and no bait is allowed year round. Anglers looking for 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 continued to improve for most species in the local sport fishery. This weeks dockside surveys again encountered a substantial number of anglers during randomingly scheduled sampling periods. Anglers on average spent 239 hours per king salmon, 7 hours per halibut, 40 hours per chum salmon, 3 hours per coho salmon, 28 hours per pink salmon, 64 hours per lingcod 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. The upcoming fall rains should improve both salt and freshwater fishing success in the local area. Anglers are reminded to check ADF&G's main web page for any in-season regulation changes under the Emergency Order icon. Anglers interested in shoreline saltwater fishing should consider Thomas Basin ( single hook area only and no snagging), Herring Cove, Settlers Cove and the Mt. Point area where coho and pink salmon have arrived and are available for our local sport fishery. All anglers utilizing the Herring Cove shoreline fishery are reminded not to trespass across local residents property and do not litter. 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 improved at these locations with increased fish activity by pink and summer run coho salmon. Anglers are reminded that all freshwater streams in the Ketchikan area are closed to king salmon fishing unless opened by emergency order. Ketchikan Creek opened by emergency order from August 24 through September 14, 2004. The bag limit for Ketchikan Creek is two king salmon under 28 inches and two over 28 inches plus two of the other salmon species in combination. Ketchikan Creek is a single hook water only and no bait is allowed year round. Anglers looking for 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.