Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fishing
Alaska Sockeye Salmon are targeted from mid-May thru mid-August.
Sockeye are plankton feeders, so most of the time they don’t bite, but in certain parts of the
river at the right time with the right gear the fishing can be dynamite!
More Sockeye Salmon are caught by anglers than any other fish and are considered by many to be the best eating of all the salmon! During the peak of the run there could be 50,000 to 150,000 fish a day entering the river! The action can be hot and heavy! These fish average 8-10 pounds, with some reaching up to 12 to 13 pounds, the limit is usually 3 fish per person per day but can go to a 6 fish limit if the escapement is reached. This can mean close to 25# of fillets per person.
