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Bristol Bay Fishing Forecast: Steady Action, Record Catch Values
Published 5 months, 1 week ago
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Well, good morning from Bristol Bay, where the air’s crisp and the water’s cold, just how we like it. The tide’s running out this morning, with a low of about 0.36 feet and a high later today around 17.98 feet at the Naknek River entrance. Sunrise is at 8:05 AM and sunset at 8:37 PM, so you’ve got a good stretch of daylight to work with. The weather’s clear, with a bit of wind off the bay, but nothing too rough for getting out on the water.
Fishing’s been steady, but not what you’d call hot. Most of the big sockeye runs are winding down, but there’s still some action if you know where to look. According to the latest Fish and Game report, Bristol Bay fishermen pulled in a record haul this year, with the value of the catch hitting around $215 million. That’s mostly sockeye, but you’ll still see a few silvers and chums mixed in, especially in the lower reaches of the rivers.
If you’re out there, focus on the Naknek and Egegik rivers. The Naknek’s got a good mix, and the Egegik’s running about 14.7 feet at high tide, which is perfect for working the banks. The best bite’s been early in the morning and just before dark, when the fish are moving in and out with the tide.
For lures, stick with the classics. A bright pink or red spoon works well for sockeye, and a silver or gold Kwikfish is a solid choice for silvers. If you’re after chums, try a green or blue herring pattern. For bait, fresh herring or shrimp’s hard to beat, especially when you’re drifting or anchoring up.
Hot spots? The mouth of the Naknek River’s always a good bet, and the Egegik River entrance is worth a look, especially when the tide’s coming in. Both places have seen consistent action this week, and you’ll find plenty of other boats out there, so you know the fish are around.
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Fishing’s been steady, but not what you’d call hot. Most of the big sockeye runs are winding down, but there’s still some action if you know where to look. According to the latest Fish and Game report, Bristol Bay fishermen pulled in a record haul this year, with the value of the catch hitting around $215 million. That’s mostly sockeye, but you’ll still see a few silvers and chums mixed in, especially in the lower reaches of the rivers.
If you’re out there, focus on the Naknek and Egegik rivers. The Naknek’s got a good mix, and the Egegik’s running about 14.7 feet at high tide, which is perfect for working the banks. The best bite’s been early in the morning and just before dark, when the fish are moving in and out with the tide.
For lures, stick with the classics. A bright pink or red spoon works well for sockeye, and a silver or gold Kwikfish is a solid choice for silvers. If you’re after chums, try a green or blue herring pattern. For bait, fresh herring or shrimp’s hard to beat, especially when you’re drifting or anchoring up.
Hot spots? The mouth of the Naknek River’s always a good bet, and the Egegik River entrance is worth a look, especially when the tide’s coming in. Both places have seen consistent action this week, and you’ll find plenty of other boats out there, so you know the fish are around.
Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more local fishing reports. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI