Good morning Bristol Bay, this is Artificial Lure with your August 17 fishing report straight from the tundra to the boat ramp.

**Weather and Tides:**
We’re waking to a crisp 47°F, mostly cloudy skies, and light winds from the northwest. Some sporadic drizzle early, but it’s looking like will clear by noon—so layer up if you’re heading out at sunrise. Sunrise hit at 6:55 AM and sunset rolls in at 10:23 PM, giving us a long window to chase that bite.
As for tides, we’re seeing a big swing today. Early high tide peaked at 2:40 AM around 11.71 ft, low tide slid in at 9:18 AM, bottoming out near 4.49 ft, and we’ve got another high at 2:01 PM, surging up to 8.96 ft, with the evening low dropping to 1.35 ft by 8:46 PM. That means prime fishing around the midday high and late afternoon outgoing is strongly favored in these parts.

**Fish Activity and Catches:**
Sockeye runs are tapering, but plenty of late reds still moving through the Naknek and Kvichak systems. Most nets pulled easy limits this week and the processor trucks are lined up at the terminal. Plenty of sockeyes still stacking up at creek mouths, waiting for that final push upstream. Kings are tougher: the harvest allocation for Chinook is down nearly 40% statewide, so every take matters—handle with care and respect the slot regulations.

Silvers are picking up fast! Coho darted in hard on the last couple flood tides. Several boats boated double-digit catches yesterday between Egegik and the Ugashik River mouth, mixing one-to-three nice chums per net, along with few straggler pinks but that run’s mostly spent. Rainbow trout and Dolly Varden are tight to shore and deep in the eddies, smashing beads below sockeye beds. Locals up near Lake Aleknagik picking big bows on swinging flesh flies and drifting salmon eggs.

**Lures and Bait:**
Today, the reds and silvers bite best on flashy spoons—think pink and silver, or chartreuse—and #3 spinners. Trollers working Kwikfish and Flatfish in metallic patterns are also seeing hookups, especially at slack tide. For coho, plug-cut herring rigged on a sliding sinker is the go-to. Trout and Dollies are all about single egg imitations, pink or orange beads, and strips of fresh salmon flesh—keep it natural. Don’t forget, fresh cured roe will outfish hardware when the light’s low.

**Hot Spots:**
Naknek River’s lower stretch is hot around Rapids Camp—especially first two hours after high tide. Kvichak Bay, off the Naknek River entrance, has produced steady catches right along the channel seam. Aleknagik Lake mouth and Smoky Point are both firing for late-run sockeye and chunky rainbows. For silvers, try the Egegik River upstream of the cannery—cast into deep cut banks and drift out on the main flow for best results.

**Safety and Local Notes:**
A reminder: strong currents and falling evening water mean sandbars and shifting banks—watch your footing and only run motors in marked channels. With recent foggy mornings, mind visibility and give way to the set-net crews.

That’s it for today’s fishing around Bristol Bay. Keep your hooks sharp, your hands clean, and your stories even sharper. Thanks for tuning in, don’t forget to subscribe for more local fishing dispatches.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Artificial Lure here in Bristol Bay, Alaska, bringing you today’s fishing report for Saturday, August 16, 2025.

At first light, Anglers enjoyed a crisp 46°F with partly cloudy skies across the bay, and a steady breeze out of the west making the air feel just right for a long day chasing fish. Sunrise hit at 6:24AM, offering more than sixteen hours of daylight, with sunset tonight at 10:54PM—plenty of time for folks to get lines wet and nets full up in these legendary waters.

Tides play a big part in today’s strategy. For Kvichak Bay, off the Naknek River entrance, we’re seeing high tide at 8:54AM and a low at 3:33AM. Over at Snag Point, Nushagak Bay, the first low tide went out around 5:27AM, with highs rolling in later in the morning. Sixteen to nineteen-foot swings mean prime pushes for salmon on the flood and easy bank access after the ebb.

Now for the action: Bristol Bay is living up to its global reputation. The king of August, sockeye salmon, are pouring in. SeafoodNews.com reported just this week that 10 million sockeye have been landed with this year’s run closely tracking two years ago’s near-record haul. Forecasts from Alaska Department of Fish & Game peg the season’s sockeye catch at nearly 35 million across the Bay’s famed river systems. Yesterday alone, the Nushagak District recorded 393,000 caught, while the Egegik is coming along strong as well. The bite is solid most rivers—Nushagak, Kvichak, Egegik, Ugashik, and Togiak.

Coho salmon are starting to show up, and the big push is expected in the next week, so have your gear ready for acrobatic silvers. Chums and the odd king are still mixed in but winding down as sockeye dominate the counts.

Top producing lures for sockeye remain classic: A bright, weighted “Flasher” rig tipped with pink or chartreuse “hoochie” skirts is outfishing all else for meat lines. For fly anglers, swinging small, sparse Clouser Minnows and Egg Sucking Leeches in orange or fuchsia brings aggressive strikes. Folks drifting with bait, cured salmon roe or chunked herring held tight near the bottom, saw steady hookups—especially during incoming tide.

The best fishing today has been concentrated at:
- **Nushagak River mouth:** Hit above Snag Point on the incoming tide, where thick schools of sockeye flood in with cooler, fresh water.
- **Kvichak River near Igiugig:** Early run sockeyes are pushing through in waves—try the gravel bars and seams during the mid-morning high tide.

Bank access at Dillingham is popular among locals for easy sockeye limits, while the Naknek River offers consistent landing, especially at the King Salmon bridge pullouts. Charter guides are reporting limits reached in under two hours, with most sockeye ranging 6-8 pounds, plump and chrome-bright.

For coho, consider twitching 1/2oz blue and silver spoons, or casting chartreuse spinners near river junctions—especially as afternoon shadows creep in.

Boat traffic is steady but not crowded, and guides say the morning bite is best with the changing tides. Be sure to pack bug spray and rain gear—weather in Southwest Alaska is always shifting.

For fresh info, swing by the docks in Dillingham, where local chatter offers the best insights on hot schools. The Egegik and Ugashik remain sleeper spots for anglers willing to bushwhack, but the Nushagak continues to be Bristol Bay’s workhorse.

Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Bristol Bay fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates and more angling action. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Artificial Lure here, reporting from the shores and streams of Bristol Bay, Alaska, with your on-the-water update for August 15, 2025. It’s mid-August and the land of the midnight sun is alive with salmon action and that tang of salt and moss that says you’re in the heart of the world’s best wild fishery.

Let’s talk tides—today in Kvichak Bay (just off the Naknek River), the early risers caught a high at 12:53 am (17.65 ft) and were met by a falling tide hitting a low at 7:24 am (8.33 ft). The midday push will see a high at 12:02 pm (15.52 ft), followed by a dramatic drop to a skinny low tide at 7:24 pm (1.31 ft), perfect for mudflat hunters and anyone working the mouths for moving silvers. Sunrise came at 6:44 am and anglers can squeeze out those final casts until sunset at 10:23 pm, so you’ve got all day to make it happen, daylight-wise, with enough twilight to tie on just “one more fly” without a headlamp, as local custom demands. According to Tide-Forecast.com and Tideschart.com, you’ll want to fish the last hour of the falling tide and the first hour of the rise for the best shot at tidal pushes bringing in fresh salmon.

Weather’s looking smooth as glass—NOAA’s marine forecast shows a gentle NE breeze at 10-15 knots shifting N into the evening, with seas at just 1 foot today. That’s prime small-craft and wader weather. The high-pressure front out west has kept things stable but watch for a breezy turn this weekend, as winds swing W at 15-20 knots Saturday evening and seas build a bit.

Fish activity is about as hot as it gets. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says the 2025 Bristol Bay salmon run surpassed 51 million sockeye through August 12, with keta (chum) and coho coming on strong, and the pinks just pushing their peak. Coho catches are up 85% from last year and should keep climbing for the next few weeks. Kings are scarce this season—preseason forecasts were on the low side, and harvest has matched that expectation. Most local effort right now is in the lower rivers and tidewater, following those sea-bright silvers and fat sockeyes, with chums thick at creek mouths and their humps showing. Commercial crabbers are getting excited too—Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers note vessel registrations are underway and signs point to a strong snow and king crab season in the fall.

On the tackle front, Bristol Bay still hosts classic fly-and-spin game. Sockeyes are hitting on bare red beads and small orange or pink yarn flies—keep it natural, subtle and dead-drifted. Cohos are eating flashy pink and chartreuse streamers, with flashy spinners (blue fox size 3, silver blade, pink body) deadly in the deep tail-outs. Chum are aggressive on gaudy purple-pink intruder flies and jigs tipped with shrimp. Bait isn’t a big deal for sockeye or king, but coho and chums often blitz herring cut-bait or cured roe if you're gear fishing. For hardware, nothing beats a #4 Vibrax or Pixee spoon in silver or chartreuse—just watch for that sharp turn with the net at hand.

A couple hot spots: The mouth of the Naknek River near Kvichak Bay is firing on all cylinders—wild coho bites on the morning tides, with a mix of big lake-run sockeyes and aggressive chums. The Egegik River edges are also producing—try the creek mouths on the outgoing tide for chrome-bright fish and steady action. If weather holds, the lower Nushagak downstream of Dillingham is still yielding late sockeye and early silvers, with that chance at a stray king.

That’s your Bristol Bay rundown for August 15, direct from the banks and bays. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for the real-time reel scoop, straight from Alaska’s wild backyard. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Good morning, folks, Artificial Lure here with your fresh August 13th fishing report for Bristol Bay, Alaska—coming at you straight from the heart of salmon country.

We woke up to calm and cool air with sunrise at 6:44 AM and sunset coming late at 10:23 PM, giving us that long summer daylight that makes anyone wish they could cast just one more time. Expect the skies to remain mostly overcast today with mild temps in the mid-50s, a little drizzle likely around midday—so pack the rain gear, but don’t let it dampen your spirits.

Let’s talk water: The tide in Nushagak Bay crested with a high at 5:47 AM and will run out to low at 10:09 PM, while over at Egegik River, high tide arrived at 5:13 AM before dropping for a 12:44 PM low. That morning push is prime time for salmon moving upriver, and it’s got the locals and guides excited for another action-packed day.

The salmon story here is just bananas. According to Seafood News, Bristol Bay has already seen its first landings of a forecasted 35 million sockeye this season, and as of last weekend, over 392,000 were landed in one go—plus a whopping 393,000 sockeye caught just yesterday in the Nushagak District. The fish are thick in the water right now. TikTok clips out of Brooks Falls are showing rivers packed so tight with reds the bears barely have to move to grab a meal.

Down on the river banks and in the drift boats, not just sockeye are being brought in. Silver salmon (coho) are starting to show in solid numbers as well, especially near the river mouths and deeper sloughs, along with a good mix of chum and the occasional king still hanging in cold, shaded waters. An Instagram post from yesterday highlights guides running multi-species fly-outs with clients nabbing sockeye, chum, and even Arctic char on the fly.

It’s a fly angler’s paradise right now—chartreuse and pink Clouser Minnows, marabou streamers, and chartreuse or hot pink egg-sucking leeches have been killing it for sockeye and silvers. If you’re spinning or drifting, hard to beat Blue Fox Vibrax spinners in size 4–5 (silver or pink blades), or a 1/2-ounce Pixee spoon in fluorescent orange or chartreuse. For bait fishermen, cured salmon roe or fresh shrimp chunks are classics, especially during that outgoing tide.

Hot spots today: The lower Nushagak River, just up from the bay entrance, is putting up numbers for both sockeye and coho—local guides are focusing around the Wood River confluence for mixed bags and big fish. Egegik River mouth is also red hot now, packed both with fish and bear activity, but worth it for the catch rates. If you want a quieter bite, the Kvichak River near its tide-influenced stretches is holding nice char and late kings for those willing to throw a little farther from the crowds.

Be bear-wise out there; with this much salmon traffic, every set of paws in the region is lining up for a snack. Fish in pairs, keep your camp clean, and make a little noise on those trail walks down to the bank.

That wraps it up for today from Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for more local fishing knowledge and trip planning tips. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Bristol Bay’s fishing scene came alive this morning under a sky that held onto last night’s fog, with a chill riding the easy northeast breeze—classic August weather. Sunrise popped at 6:37 am and we won’t see sunset till close to 10:30 pm, giving us more than enough daylight for boots-on-the-gravel action. Water temps are settling in the high 40s, and with the big tides swinging, the fish are on the move.

For today’s tides in the Egegik River, local charts called for a morning low at 9:46 am just below 5 feet, then a healthy afternoon high at 1:47 pm going above 10 feet. Those strong highs are shoving sockeye inland and bringing the silver salmon—cohos—right behind. Kvichak Bay saw similar bumps, with an afternoon lower tide before the evening recede[2][5]. Nushagak Bay’s early high pushed nearly 17 feet overnight, and that falling tide late in the day is prime time for hungry fish stacking up at the mouths[8].

Alaska Fish & Game’s latest report says sockeye runs are just shy of historic—with speculation cresting above 51 million fish this season, and a harvestable surplus above 34 million. Sockeye have been the headline catch, with folks landing gorgeous fish from the Egegik up through the Naknek. Instagram is blowing up with proud displays of bright, wild sockeye, most notably those frozen fillets that still glow deep red[1].

But it’s not just sockeye—coho are pushing up strong now. Most boats on the water this week took home mixed bags: limits of sockeye, a handful of silvers, plus some bonus chum and the occasional rainbow trout near clear gravel cuts. Reports from the Alagnak River confirm fast action for silvers and feisty rainbows especially in late evening near weed lines[7].

If you’re asking about best lures and bait, locals are sticking to tried-and-true. For sockeye, nothing beats a bare red fly, single bead, or small chartreuse streamer bounced along the bottom. For coho, swing flashy spinners—Blue Fox or Vibrax in size 3 to 5 are hot, especially pink and orange blades. Egg patterns and fresh roe are still money early morning and on dropping tides. If you’re fly fishing, a pink Dolly Llama or articulated leech is irresistible to silvers.

As for hotspots, you’d be wise to start at the mouth of the Naknek River, where big tides push salt-fresh fish in bunches before sunrise. Bear Trail Lodge guides say the Kvichak River pools below the falls are stacked deep with aggressive salmon right now. Egegik River’s gravel bars at the bend are thick with moving fish on shifting tides. And if you’re in a jet, shoot upriver and hit the confluence at the Alagnak for some of the best mixed salmon and trophy trout fishing anywhere in the Bay.

Fish bag counts are high—most boats and bank anglers are reporting quick limits, especially if you’re dialed in around the tides. Lodge guides remind everyone to keep gear simple but sharp—bring extra beads and hooks, since sockeye move in thick pods and can be unforgiving if you’re slow on the draw.

That’s today’s fishing report from Bristol Bay, Alaska. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure to subscribe so you never miss a river update, gear tip, or bite forecast. This has been a Quiet Please production—for more check out quietplease dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Rise and shine, Bristol Bay! This is Artificial Lure, your source for the freshest fishing news out here in wild Alaska on this beautiful Saturday, August 9th, 2025. Let’s get right to it—anglers, today promises classic mid-August action all around Bristol Bay, and if you’re not gearing up, you’re missing out.

First light crept over the water at 6:51 this morning, with sunset expected at 10:27 tonight, so we’ve got a solid fishable window and the kind of summer daylight that makes every cast feel a little luckier. Tides are working with us: we saw our first high at 1:38 a.m. at 11.58 feet, with another peak coming at 11:44 a.m. just under 9 feet. Lows are at 7:53 a.m. (a hair above 6 feet) and again at 7:11 p.m., going flat at 0 feet. Plan to hit those moving water periods for your best chance of action, especially right before that midday high—those sockeye love moving on a rising tide according to tideking.com.

Weather’s holding classic August. Expect morning fog but it’ll burn off quick, giving way to clear skies and a mild breeze that’ll keep the bugs manageable. Layers are your friend—cool at dawn, mild all day, and a jacket won’t hurt if you’re out late.

Now, let’s talk fish—and what a run it’s been. Bristol Bay’s sockeye salmon season is wrapping up in record style, as McKinley Research and the ASMI report, with over 40 million sockeye already counted in the nets. That’s a 29% bump on last year—solid by any measure, and excellent news for folks putting in hours at the mouth and upriver. Togiak District’s wrapped up its escapement counts, with 515,000 harvested and the river stuffed with well over 315,000 sockeye. Commercial fishing effort is winding down, but sporties are still seeing daily pushes of fish with plenty left in the system for catch-and-release or a last fill for the freezer.

The catch breakdown is mostly sockeye, but you’ll find a mix if you’re off the main stem rivers—chrome-bright chum and coho are both in the mix. Coho in particular should be getting livelier by the day, especially as water temps climb and the light starts to shift toward fall.

What’s working? Nothing beats the classics up here. For sockeye, you can’t go wrong with a bare red hook, a couple split shot, and high-vis leader. Folks are still flossing ‘em up and down the river, especially around Naknek and Egegik. For coho, think chartreuse or pink spinners—Blue Fox Vibrax in Size 4, Mepps Aglias, and even twitching jigs tipped with a little salmon belly if you want to up your odds. If you’re looking to swing for chums, try flashy spoons—silver and neon combinations get their attention, especially on overcast mornings.

As for bait, roe always takes fish: fresh-cured salmon eggs under a float or drifted just off the bottom can’t be beat when the salmon stack up and get picky. And don’t skip the tried-and-true sardine-wrapped plugs for the late-rolling kings—there are still a handful in the deeper holes for patient hunters.

Hot spots this week:
- The lower Naknek River is loaded—anglers hitting that stretch between the mouth and Rapids Camp are reporting steady sockeye and early coho both.
- Egegik has been strong on the tides, with bank anglers and boats both pulling limits on outgoing water.
- For those chasing a mixed bag, try the mouth of the Nushagak—chum, sockeye, and the first serious pulse of silvers should all be within striking distance, especially on the incoming.

Don't forget—fish effort is easing up but there’s still time to get your piece of the pie before this summer’s run fades. Keep it legal, keep it respectful, and keep an eye out for those late pushers—you never know what might turn up in that midnight August light.

That’s today’s rundown from your local, Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in! Subscribe if you want the latest Bristol Bay bites and news delivered fresh every day. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Good morning Bristol Bay anglers, Artificial Lure reporting with your Friday fishing roundup for August 8, 2025.

It’s a classic early August morning—soft dawn just after 5:50 AM, and you’ll have daylight until well past 10 PM, perfect for those marathon days on the water. Weather’s on the cool side with lingering clouds and a light southwest breeze. Most rivers are running steady with water temps in that sockeye-sweet spot, but be sure to pack your rain gear, as scattered showers are possible through the weekend.

Tides are working in your favor today. In the Naknek/Kvichak area—prime water for both salmon and big rainbows—you’ll have a high tide rolling in around 1:40 AM and another at 12:45 PM, with lows near dawn and again into the evening. That noon high tide should kick off solid fish movement throughout the lower bays, so plan your salmon sets and swings accordingly. Anchorage is seeing major swings too—high tide peaking a touch after 7 AM and again close to 8:15 PM, which will drive fish activity in tidal flats and river mouths all day.

The talk on the docks centers around the continued dominance of sockeye. National Fisherman reports the Alaska sockeye harvest cresting at 48 million, and Bristol Bay's nets alone have hauled nearly 32 million so far, with processors straining to keep up. Seafoodnews.com says we're just 3.5 million fish shy of the season forecast—meaning the run's not fizzled out yet, and late pulses are still pushing hard upriver. The Kvichak and Naknek have been especially bountiful, and even smaller rivers like the Egegik and Nushagak are holding solid schools.

Silver season is heating up too: a handful of boats just this week reported decent catches near the Igushik and Wood River mouths, though it’s still mostly chrome-bright, ocean-fresh sockeye filling the ice boxes. King salmon action has tapered since early July, with most fish up high in the system, but there are reports of trophy-sized dollies and arctic char prowling the lower river gravel bars, especially in the early shadows.

Bait and tackle? When targeting sockeye, it’s hard to beat a simple bare red or pink fly or a yarn setup—think Clown Egg, Russian River Coho, or a size 2-4 beadhead nymph. For spin tackle, a #3 or #4 Vibrax spinner in chartreuse, orange, or classic silver will get it done wherever there’s room to swing. Salmon roe is still the top natural bait, especially on an incoming tide, but a bit of cured shrimp or herring strip can help if you’re chasing cohos in the deeper holes. For rainbows and dollies, drift 8–10mm beads in mottled natural/peach shades below sockeye redds—Dollies are stacked up and feeding heavily on loose eggs right now, according to Alaska Fly Fishing Goods. If you’re hankering for some topwater takes, try a mouse pattern above New Stuyahok on the Nushagak; the late evening caddis hatches have fish looking up.

Looking for some hot spots? The Naknek’s “Rapids” up by the lake outlet are absolutely loaded with sockeye and rainbows, best fished early or late when the crowds spread out. Downriver, the Kvichak below Levelock is on fire, especially near tributary mouths. Egegik River lower stretches are producing mixed bags—great for the adventurous. If saltwater is your game, Dillingham’s tidal flats at the Nushagak mouth have been prime on both morning and evening highs for silvers and late-leg sockeye.

Safety first—regulations are strict and changes pop up fast, so check in with Fish & Game before you launch and always wear those PFDs, even in the shallows. Seattle Marine is well stocked for any last-minute gear or tackle needs.

That’s a wrap! Thanks for tuning in to today’s Bristol Bay fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe—tight lines and see you on the river! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Good evening from Bristol Bay, Alaska—this is Artificial Lure with your August 6, 2025 fishing report, bringing you today’s scoop straight from the water’s edge.

We’re sitting at the peak of our legendary sockeye run. The world’s largest wild salmon migration kicked off early June and, as of now, over 10 million sockeye have already been landed, tracking close to last year’s near-record harvest of 38 million fish. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is calling for 34.8 million sockeye harvested this year—16% off the recent 10-year average, but still plenty of red gold running the Bay.

Weather’s been classic Bristol Bay: patchy rain, 60 degrees, a little wind at 6 mph out near Kvichak Bay, and an ever-present blanket of clouds. Fishing picks up this time of year with those overcast skies and an early sunrise at 6:25 am, with daylight hanging on until a glorious 10:42 pm. Water temp sits right at 51 degrees—brisk, but prime for salmon activity.

Today’s tides set the tempo: high tides hit at 1:40 am and 12:45 pm, while lows run at 8:15 am and again at 8:08 pm in the Kvichak Bay area. King Salmon shows its highest tide at 12:22 am, so plan those sets around moving water, which really gets the fish feeling feisty.

Sockeye salmon take the spotlight in the fish counts, but there’s some solid action with chums and a handful of chinook pushing through, especially near river mouths. The Nushagak District is a go-to, already seeing over 11.9 million sockeye landed. Naknek-Kvichak’s not far behind, and the Egegik District is climbing with 1.8 million sockeye and more expected as the run peaks in the coming week or two.

Now, let’s talk tackle. Sockeye can be picky, but they’ll smash a good bead rig or a small bright fly—think red or pink. For terminal tackle, small spin-n-glos or size 2–4 hooks under a bit of yarn works magic. Folks drifting the Nush see success with simple bare hooks and a chunk of colored yarn, while the Naknek crew prefers small spinners or pixees in silver or chartreuse. If you’re targeting chums, don’t overlook a chartreuse or pink jig; they can’t resist.

Bait-wise, fresh salmon roe is never a bad bet near the bottom, but lures are ruling the day right now with the water so clear. Early mornings see the most aggressive hits—get out before that sun gets too high, especially right after those high tides.

Hot spots? You can’t go wrong at the mouth of the Naknek River—right at tide change. Another local favorite is the lower Nushagak, especially just below the commercial set nets, where schools stack up on the outgoing tide. The Egegik flats have been putting up numbers for folks willing to ride out the weather and move with the fish.

With commercial netters and sport anglers both out in force, please give each other plenty of room and respect the regulations—Bristol Bay’s future depends on it. The mood’s mixed in the fleet with prices not quite where folks hoped, but on the bright side, the fish are here and biting.

Thanks for tuning in to your local Bristol Bay report. Don’t forget—subscribe to catch every update from out here at the edge of Alaska. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Artificial Lure here with your Bristol Bay fishing report for June 22, 2025.

We’re right in the heart of the sockeye bonanza, and Bristol Bay is buzzing with action. Sunrise was at 5:56 this morning and you’ll have daylight all the way to 11:32 PM—plenty of time to wet a line no matter your schedule. Weather’s holding classic for late June: temps in the high 50s to mid 60s, mostly overcast with the occasional sun peeking through, and light winds—so it’s about as fishy as it gets out here.

Tidal swings today are prime, especially for those targeting salmon runs at creek mouths and river estuaries. Port Moller’s tides rolled with a morning high at 6:47 AM (10.15 ft), a deep low at 2:15 PM (-2.15 ft), and an evening high coming up at 9:30 PM (10.19 ft), according to Tide-Forecast.com. The bite has been best around these peaks—expect the fish to move with the tides.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is calling for a monster sockeye run this year; upwards of 51 million are forecasted to push into the Bay, which means the action out there is just heating up. Naknek/Kvichak is leading the pack with well over a million reds landed, and the Nushagak system’s hot on its heels, already pushing 800,000 fish through. If you’re looking for numbers, these river systems are where you want to be—limit catches have been the norm, especially for early birds and those putting in time at the major river mouths. Folks have been catching their limits in less than an hour when the run is thick.

Don’t sleep on the trout fishing either. The Alagnak Wild River is still turning out slab rainbows—plenty of fish over 24 inches, and a few pushing beyond 28. It’s been one for the books out there, with topwater action on mouse patterns and classic beads under an indicator when the salmon eggs show up.

For sockeye, your best bets are:
- Flipping small red or pink flies (think Russian River Coho, Sockeye Lanterns, or simple Clouser Minnows in hot pink/chartreuse)
- Classic corky and yarn setups if you’re fishing conventional
- For bait restrictions, stick to those brightly colored artificial lures, as bait is often not allowed during the main sockeye push.

Trout are smashing flesh flies, egg patterns, and mouse imitations, especially early or late in the day. Spinners and small spoons in silver and pink will also work for the jacks and early coho.

Hot spots today:
- Naknek River (especially the lower river near the mouth on the outgoing tide)
- Nushagak River estuary for sockeye and the occasional early king
- Alagnak Wild River for trophy trout and constant salmon action

That’s a wrap for today from your local lens. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for all the latest fish talk and on-the-water updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

Artificial Lure here with your June 21st, 2025 Bristol Bay, Alaska fishing report.

What a week it’s been! The Bay is absolutely alive, with days stretching nearly round the clock—sunrise at 5:56 a.m., sunset at 11:32 p.m., and just enough twilight for campfire stories. Weather’s holding classic early summer: highs in the upper 50s, kissing 60 if the sun sticks around, with light northeast breezes. Perfect layers weather—t-shirt at noon, hoodie by the creek come midnight.

Tides are really working in anglers’ favor. Port Moller’s morning high hit at 6:47 a.m. around 10.15 feet, bottoming out at -2.15 feet just after 2 p.m. before firing back up to a 10.19-foot high at 9:30 p.m., according to Tide-Forecast.com. Those high water marks—especially the morning and late evening—are pushing salmon in tight at river mouths and sloughs, so right now, timing your casts with the incoming tide is everything.

Now, let’s talk fish. Sockeye are pouring in. Alaska Fish and Game’s forecast is calling for a banner year, with a total run of 51.3 million sockeye and a harvestable surplus of nearly 35 million. Crews just pulled over a million fish in the Naknek/Kvichak district this week, and the Nushagak’s holding strong with over 800,000 landed in a day—boats are stacking fish boxes, and setnetters are grinning ear to ear. There’s chatter that the size is up a notch from last year, so keep your drags in check.

It’s not just about sockeye. Chinook are showing up in reliable numbers in the Nushagak, where escapement goals are 55,000–120,000—though remember, a lot of these kings are catch-and-release only or heavily regulated, so check the regs before you tie up to the hole.

Best baits right now? For sockeye, you want to run bright chartreuse or pink streamers, or small spinners like #2–#3 Blue Fox Vibrax in silver or hot pink. Drifting beads in 8–10 mm, especially in clear water, has been downright deadly. Egg sacks tipped under a float will entice both fresh-run sockeyes and the occasional aggressive Dolly Varden. For kings, larger plugs—Kwikfish in flame orange or silver/blue—are still the go-to in morning hours.

Hot spots lighting up this week: the mouth of the Naknek River for tide-fresh sockeyes, and Coffee Point on the Nushagak for a mixed bag of sockeye and early chums. If you’re hunting for action and some elbow room, try the Egegik River—still producing solid numbers, especially as the tides fill in.

That’s the scoop from Bristol Bay on this glorious solstice weekend. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for more fishy dispatches and always check local regs. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.