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Late Season Fishing in Bristol Bay Wraps Up with Sockeye and Coho Salmon
Published 1 year, 7 months ago
Description
As of September 30, 2024, the fishing scene in Bristol Bay, Alaska, is wrapping up the season with some notable activities, though the peak has passed.
### Weather and Tides
Today, you can expect partly cloudy skies with a high of around 45°F and a low of 35°F. The winds will be moderate, blowing at about 10 mph. For tides, the high tide is at 9:34 AM with a height of 10.5 feet, and the low tide is at 3:34 PM with a height of -1.3 feet.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:58 AM, and sunset will be at 6:47 PM, giving you a decent window for fishing.
### Fish Activity
The sockeye salmon run, which was the main event this season, has largely concluded. However, there are still some fish present, particularly in the Nushagak and Naknek-Kvichak districts. Yesterday, the catch numbers were significantly lower than the peak season, with the baywide catch totaling around a few thousand fish.
### Catch Numbers and Types
As of the last report on July 18, the total season catch was 28,190,083 sockeye salmon, with a cumulative escapement of 18,922,510. While the numbers have decreased substantially since then, you can still catch some late-run sockeye and possibly some coho salmon that are starting to appear.
### Best Lures and Bait
For the remaining sockeye, using small spoons and spinners, or even dry and wet flies like an egg sucking leech or bead head nymph, can be effective. For coho salmon, single-hook, artificial lures are recommended due to bait restrictions.
### Hot Spots
- **Nushagak District**: This area has seen consistent catches, especially around the Togiak River. The Togiak tower crew has been counting spawners, and the river is nearing its escapement goal.
- **Naknek-Kvichak District**: The Egegik River has been another hot spot, with setnetters and drifters catching significant numbers of sockeye. The escapement goals here have been met, but there are still fish to be caught.
While the season is ending, these areas offer the best chances for catching some of the remaining fish in Bristol Bay. Enjoy your last days of fishing for the season
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
### Weather and Tides
Today, you can expect partly cloudy skies with a high of around 45°F and a low of 35°F. The winds will be moderate, blowing at about 10 mph. For tides, the high tide is at 9:34 AM with a height of 10.5 feet, and the low tide is at 3:34 PM with a height of -1.3 feet.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:58 AM, and sunset will be at 6:47 PM, giving you a decent window for fishing.
### Fish Activity
The sockeye salmon run, which was the main event this season, has largely concluded. However, there are still some fish present, particularly in the Nushagak and Naknek-Kvichak districts. Yesterday, the catch numbers were significantly lower than the peak season, with the baywide catch totaling around a few thousand fish.
### Catch Numbers and Types
As of the last report on July 18, the total season catch was 28,190,083 sockeye salmon, with a cumulative escapement of 18,922,510. While the numbers have decreased substantially since then, you can still catch some late-run sockeye and possibly some coho salmon that are starting to appear.
### Best Lures and Bait
For the remaining sockeye, using small spoons and spinners, or even dry and wet flies like an egg sucking leech or bead head nymph, can be effective. For coho salmon, single-hook, artificial lures are recommended due to bait restrictions.
### Hot Spots
- **Nushagak District**: This area has seen consistent catches, especially around the Togiak River. The Togiak tower crew has been counting spawners, and the river is nearing its escapement goal.
- **Naknek-Kvichak District**: The Egegik River has been another hot spot, with setnetters and drifters catching significant numbers of sockeye. The escapement goals here have been met, but there are still fish to be caught.
While the season is ending, these areas offer the best chances for catching some of the remaining fish in Bristol Bay. Enjoy your last days of fishing for the season
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI