Here’s your June 21st, 2025 fishing report for Bristol Bay, Alaska—brought to you by Artificial Lure, your local angling insider.

Weather’s been holding steady out here—classic long daylight, with sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 11:32 PM, making for nearly endless fishing. Temps are floating in the high 50s to mid 60s, and as is typical, expect overcast skies turning to scattered clouds and the occasional sunbreak. Winds are light, and the region’s rivers are running clear, prime conditions for both bank and boat anglers.

Tide swings today are solid: look for a strong morning high at 6:08 AM (10.25 ft), a deep midday low at 1:25 PM (-1.19 ft), and another evening push with a high at 8:26 PM (9.45 ft), according to Tide-Forecast.com. Plan your estuary and lower river fishing around these peak movements for the most active fish.

Bristol Bay is the sockeye salmon capital of the world, and this summer’s shaping up strong. Alaska Fish and Game is forecasting an impressive run—upwards of 51.3 million sockeye salmon, with a harvestable surplus pushing 34.8 million for the Bay, just a hair under the recent 10-year average but way above the long-term[Alaska Department of Fish and Game]. The Naknek/Kvichak district remains the big producer this week, reporting over a million fish brought in, while the Nushagak system is right behind with 800,000 landed recently, according to recent catch updates from KDLG and bay-wide reports.

Fresh fish are pushing up the main rivers, and the bite has been steady, especially during early morning and late-everning tide swings. Most fish are still running on the small side this season, but numbers are there, and the action is hot. Chinook (king) salmon are showing in the Nushagak—though escapement goals are tight and the count appears mixed, so check the latest regulations before targeting kings.

Top lures right now: flashy silver and chartreuse spinners, #4 Vibrax, and FST spoons remain king for both sockeye and sea-bright chum. For fly anglers, Skykomish Sunrise, Alaskabou, and the ever-popular Sockeye Lantern are getting hit hard. If you’re drifting bait, cured salmon roe or fresh shrimp chunks are producing wherever legal.

Hot spots today? The mouth and lower stretches of the Naknek River are loaded for that morning bite, and the Nushagak near Portage Creek is a solid bet for mixed sockeye and the occasional early king. Out east, Egegik River is seeing a nice push as well—drift the sand bars at the afternoon tide.

Remember—be bear aware, keep your fish cold, and pack out what you pack in. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Bristol Bay update! Subscribe for more reports, and tight lines out there. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.

Here’s your June 21st, 2025 fishing report for Bristol Bay, Alaska—brought to you by Artificial Lure, your local angling insider.

Weather’s been holding steady out here—classic long daylight, with sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 11:32 PM, making for nearly endless fishing. Temps are floating in the high 50s to mid 60s, and as is typical, expect overcast skies turning to scattered clouds and the occasional sunbreak. Winds are light, and the region’s rivers are running clear, prime conditions for both bank and boat anglers.

Tide swings today are solid: look for a strong morning high at 6:08 AM (10.25 ft), a deep midday low at 1:25 PM (-1.19 ft), and another evening push with a high at 8:26 PM (9.45 ft), according to Tide-Forecast.com. Plan your estuary and lower river fishing around these peak movements for the most active fish.

Bristol Bay is the sockeye salmon capital of the world, and this summer’s shaping up strong. Alaska Fish and Game is forecasting an impressive run—upwards of 51.3 million sockeye salmon, with a harvestable surplus pushing 34.8 million for the Bay, just a hair under the recent 10-year average but way above the long-term[Alaska Department of Fish and Game]. The Naknek/Kvichak district remains the big producer this week, reporting over a million fish brought in, while the Nushagak system is right behind with 800,000 landed recently, according to recent catch updates from KDLG and bay-wide reports.

Fresh fish are pushing up the main rivers, and the bite has been steady, especially during early morning and late-everning tide swings. Most fish are still running on the small side this season, but numbers are there, and the action is hot. Chinook (king) salmon are showing in the Nushagak—though escapement goals are tight and the count appears mixed, so check the latest regulations before targeting kings.

Top lures right now: flashy silver and chartreuse spinners, #4 Vibrax, and FST spoons remain king for both sockeye and sea-bright chum. For fly anglers, Skykomish Sunrise, Alaskabou, and the ever-popular Sockeye Lantern are getting hit hard. If you’re drifting bait, cured salmon roe or fresh shrimp chunks are producing wherever legal.

Hot spots today? The mouth and lower stretches of the Naknek River are loaded for that morning bite, and the Nushagak near Portage Creek is a solid bet for mixed sockeye and the occasional early king. Out east, Egegik River is seeing a nice push as well—drift the sand bars at the afternoon tide.

Remember—be bear aware, keep your fish cold, and pack out what you pack in. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Bristol Bay update! Subscribe for more reports, and tight lines out there. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.

Here’s your June 21st, 2025 fishing report for Bristol Bay, Alaska—brought to you by Artificial Lure, your local angling insider.

Weather’s been holding steady out here—classic long daylight, with sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 11:32 PM, making for nearly endless fishing. Temps are floating in the high 50s to mid 60s, and as is typical, expect overcast skies turning to scattered clouds and the occasional sunbreak. Winds are light, and the region’s rivers are running clear, prime conditions for both bank and boat anglers.

Tide swings today are solid: look for a strong morning high at 6:08 AM (10.25 ft), a deep midday low at 1:25 PM (-1.19 ft), and another evening push with a high at 8:26 PM (9.45 ft), according to Tide-Forecast.com. Plan your estuary and lower river fishing around these peak movements for the most active fish.

Bristol Bay is the sockeye salmon capital of the world, and this summer’s shaping up strong. Alaska Fish and Game is forecasting an impressive run—upwards of 51.3 million sockeye salmon, with a harvestable surplus pushing 34.8 million for the Bay, just a hair under the recent 10-year average but way above the long-term[Alaska Department of Fish and Game]. The Naknek/Kvichak district remains the big producer this week, reporting over a million fish brought in, while the Nushagak system is right behind with 800,000 landed recently, according to recent catch updates from KDLG and bay-wide reports.

Fresh fish are pushing up the main rivers, and the bite has been steady, especially during early morning and late-everning tide swings. Most fish are still running on the small side this season, but numbers are there, and the action is hot. Chinook (king) salmon are showing in the Nushagak—though escapement goals are tight and the count appears mixed, so check the latest regulations before targeting kings.

Top lures right now: flashy silver and chartreuse spinners, #4 Vibrax, and FST spoons remain king for both sockeye and sea-bright chum. For fly anglers, Skykomish Sunrise, Alaskabou, and the ever-popular Sockeye Lantern are getting hit hard. If you’re drifting bait, cured salmon roe or fresh shrimp chunks are producing wherever legal.

Hot spots today? The mouth and lower stretches of the Naknek River are loaded for that morning bite, and the Nushagak near Portage Creek is a solid bet for mixed sockeye and the occasional early king. Out east, Egegik River is seeing a nice push as well—drift the sand bars at the afternoon tide.

Remember—be bear aware, keep your fish cold, and pack out what you pack in. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Bristol Bay update! Subscribe for more reports, and tight lines out there. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.

Here’s your June 21st, 2025 fishing report for Bristol Bay, Alaska—brought to you by Artificial Lure, your local angling insider.

Weather’s been holding steady out here—classic long daylight, with sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 11:32 PM, making for nearly endless fishing. Temps are floating in the high 50s to mid 60s, and as is typical, expect overcast skies turning to scattered clouds and the occasional sunbreak. Winds are light, and the region’s rivers are running clear, prime conditions for both bank and boat anglers.

Tide swings today are solid: look for a strong morning high at 6:08 AM (10.25 ft), a deep midday low at 1:25 PM (-1.19 ft), and another evening push with a high at 8:26 PM (9.45 ft), according to Tide-Forecast.com. Plan your estuary and lower river fishing around these peak movements for the most active fish.

Bristol Bay is the sockeye salmon capital of the world, and this summer’s shaping up strong. Alaska Fish and Game is forecasting an impressive run—upwards of 51.3 million sockeye salmon, with a harvestable surplus pushing 34.8 million for the Bay, just a hair under the recent 10-year average but way above the long-term[Alaska Department of Fish and Game]. The Naknek/Kvichak district remains the big producer this week, reporting over a million fish brought in, while the Nushagak system is right behind with 800,000 landed recently, according to recent catch updates from KDLG and bay-wide reports.

Fresh fish are pushing up the main rivers, and the bite has been steady, especially during early morning and late-everning tide swings. Most fish are still running on the small side this season, but numbers are there, and the action is hot. Chinook (king) salmon are showing in the Nushagak—though escapement goals are tight and the count appears mixed, so check the latest regulations before targeting kings.

Top lures right now: flashy silver and chartreuse spinners, #4 Vibrax, and FST spoons remain king for both sockeye and sea-bright chum. For fly anglers, Skykomish Sunrise, Alaskabou, and the ever-popular Sockeye Lantern are getting hit hard. If you’re drifting bait, cured salmon roe or fresh shrimp chunks are producing wherever legal.

Hot spots today? The mouth and lower stretches of the Naknek River are loaded for that morning bite, and the Nushagak near Portage Creek is a solid bet for mixed sockeye and the occasional early king. Out east, Egegik River is seeing a nice push as well—drift the sand bars at the afternoon tide.

Remember—be bear aware, keep your fish cold, and pack out what you pack in. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Bristol Bay update! Subscribe for more reports, and tight lines out there. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.

Here’s your June 21st, 2025 fishing report for Bristol Bay, Alaska—brought to you by Artificial Lure, your local angling insider.

Weather’s been holding steady out here—classic long daylight, with sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 11:32 PM, making for nearly endless fishing. Temps are floating in the high 50s to mid 60s, and as is typical, expect overcast skies turning to scattered clouds and the occasional sunbreak. Winds are light, and the region’s rivers are running clear, prime conditions for both bank and boat anglers.

Tide swings today are solid: look for a strong morning high at 6:08 AM (10.25 ft), a deep midday low at 1:25 PM (-1.19 ft), and another evening push with a high at 8:26 PM (9.45 ft), according to Tide-Forecast.com. Plan your estuary and lower river fishing around these peak movements for the most active fish.

Bristol Bay is the sockeye salmon capital of the world, and this summer’s shaping up strong. Alaska Fish and Game is forecasting an impressive run—upwards of 51.3 million sockeye salmon, with a harvestable surplus pushing 34.8 million for the Bay, just a hair under the recent 10-year average but way above the long-term[Alaska Department of Fish and Game]. The Naknek/Kvichak district remains the big producer this week, reporting over a million fish brought in, while the Nushagak system is right behind with 800,000 landed recently, according to recent catch updates from KDLG and bay-wide reports.

Fresh fish are pushing up the main rivers, and the bite has been steady, especially during early morning and late-everning tide swings. Most fish are still running on the small side this season, but numbers are there, and the action is hot. Chinook (king) salmon are showing in the Nushagak—though escapement goals are tight and the count appears mixed, so check the latest regulations before targeting kings.

Top lures right now: flashy silver and chartreuse spinners, #4 Vibrax, and FST spoons remain king for both sockeye and sea-bright chum. For fly anglers, Skykomish Sunrise, Alaskabou, and the ever-popular Sockeye Lantern are getting hit hard. If you’re drifting bait, cured salmon roe or fresh shrimp chunks are producing wherever legal.

Hot spots today? The mouth and lower stretches of the Naknek River are loaded for that morning bite, and the Nushagak near Portage Creek is a solid bet for mixed sockeye and the occasional early king. Out east, Egegik River is seeing a nice push as well—drift the sand bars at the afternoon tide.

Remember—be bear aware, keep your fish cold, and pack out what you pack in. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Bristol Bay update! Subscribe for more reports, and tight lines out there. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.

Here’s your June 21st, 2025 fishing report for Bristol Bay, Alaska—brought to you by Artificial Lure, your local angling insider.

Weather’s been holding steady out here—classic long daylight, with sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 11:32 PM, making for nearly endless fishing. Temps are floating in the high 50s to mid 60s, and as is typical, expect overcast skies turning to scattered clouds and the occasional sunbreak. Winds are light, and the region’s rivers are running clear, prime conditions for both bank and boat anglers.

Tide swings today are solid: look for a strong morning high at 6:08 AM (10.25 ft), a deep midday low at 1:25 PM (-1.19 ft), and another evening push with a high at 8:26 PM (9.45 ft), according to Tide-Forecast.com. Plan your estuary and lower river fishing around these peak movements for the most active fish.

Bristol Bay is the sockeye salmon capital of the world, and this summer’s shaping up strong. Alaska Fish and Game is forecasting an impressive run—upwards of 51.3 million sockeye salmon, with a harvestable surplus pushing 34.8 million for the Bay, just a hair under the recent 10-year average but way above the long-term[Alaska Department of Fish and Game]. The Naknek/Kvichak district remains the big producer this week, reporting over a million fish brought in, while the Nushagak system is right behind with 800,000 landed recently, according to recent catch updates from KDLG and bay-wide reports.

Fresh fish are pushing up the main rivers, and the bite has been steady, especially during early morning and late-everning tide swings. Most fish are still running on the small side this season, but numbers are there, and the action is hot. Chinook (king) salmon are showing in the Nushagak—though escapement goals are tight and the count appears mixed, so check the latest regulations before targeting kings.

Top lures right now: flashy silver and chartreuse spinners, #4 Vibrax, and FST spoons remain king for both sockeye and sea-bright chum. For fly anglers, Skykomish Sunrise, Alaskabou, and the ever-popular Sockeye Lantern are getting hit hard. If you’re drifting bait, cured salmon roe or fresh shrimp chunks are producing wherever legal.

Hot spots today? The mouth and lower stretches of the Naknek River are loaded for that morning bite, and the Nushagak near Portage Creek is a solid bet for mixed sockeye and the occasional early king. Out east, Egegik River is seeing a nice push as well—drift the sand bars at the afternoon tide.

Remember—be bear aware, keep your fish cold, and pack out what you pack in. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Bristol Bay update! Subscribe for more reports, and tight lines out there. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.

Here’s your June 21st, 2025 fishing report for Bristol Bay, Alaska—brought to you by Artificial Lure, your local angling insider.

Weather’s been holding steady out here—classic long daylight, with sunrise at 5:55 AM and sunset at 11:32 PM, making for nearly endless fishing. Temps are floating in the high 50s to mid 60s, and as is typical, expect overcast skies turning to scattered clouds and the occasional sunbreak. Winds are light, and the region’s rivers are running clear, prime conditions for both bank and boat anglers.

Tide swings today are solid: look for a strong morning high at 6:08 AM (10.25 ft), a deep midday low at 1:25 PM (-1.19 ft), and another evening push with a high at 8:26 PM (9.45 ft), according to Tide-Forecast.com. Plan your estuary and lower river fishing around these peak movements for the most active fish.

Bristol Bay is the sockeye salmon capital of the world, and this summer’s shaping up strong. Alaska Fish and Game is forecasting an impressive run—upwards of 51.3 million sockeye salmon, with a harvestable surplus pushing 34.8 million for the Bay, just a hair under the recent 10-year average but way above the long-term[Alaska Department of Fish and Game]. The Naknek/Kvichak district remains the big producer this week, reporting over a million fish brought in, while the Nushagak system is right behind with 800,000 landed recently, according to recent catch updates from KDLG and bay-wide reports.

Fresh fish are pushing up the main rivers, and the bite has been steady, especially during early morning and late-everning tide swings. Most fish are still running on the small side this season, but numbers are there, and the action is hot. Chinook (king) salmon are showing in the Nushagak—though escapement goals are tight and the count appears mixed, so check the latest regulations before targeting kings.

Top lures right now: flashy silver and chartreuse spinners, #4 Vibrax, and FST spoons remain king for both sockeye and sea-bright chum. For fly anglers, Skykomish Sunrise, Alaskabou, and the ever-popular Sockeye Lantern are getting hit hard. If you’re drifting bait, cured salmon roe or fresh shrimp chunks are producing wherever legal.

Hot spots today? The mouth and lower stretches of the Naknek River are loaded for that morning bite, and the Nushagak near Portage Creek is a solid bet for mixed sockeye and the occasional early king. Out east, Egegik River is seeing a nice push as well—drift the sand bars at the afternoon tide.

Remember—be bear aware, keep your fish cold, and pack out what you pack in. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Bristol Bay update! Subscribe for more reports, and tight lines out there. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.

Artificial Lure here with your Bristol Bay, Alaska fishing report for Friday, June 20, 2025.

We’re coming off a stretch of prime weather out here in the Bay. Early risers saw sunrise at 5:55 a.m. today, with late daylight stretching all the way to 11:32 p.m. Expect mostly mild conditions with light winds and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. The long daylight makes for epic fishing windows—just remember to pack layers, as it can chill quickly in the late evening.

Tidal action at Port Moller is favorable for both beach and boat anglers. The first high tide hit at 5:35 a.m. around 10.3 feet, dropping to a near zero-foot low at 12:39 p.m., then rising again with the evening high at 7:18 p.m. at 8.6 feet. The morning and evening highs should really get fish moving, especially at creek mouths and slough edges, so time your casts accordingly.

Now, for the fish. Bristol Bay is once again living up to its name as the sockeye capital of the world. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is forecasting a sockeye run of nearly 50 million fish this season, just nudging above the 20-year average. In the Nushagak District alone, they expect over 20 million sockeye, with hopes of landing upwards of 15 million between setnetters and drifters. Fish size this year is already trending a bit above last year—so gear up for some real bruisers.

Commercial catches have been ramping up, and folks are reporting good numbers of bright, healthy reds entering both the Nushagak and Togiak systems. If you’re targeting sockeye, focus your efforts during those change-of-tide windows. Drifting or casting chartreuse or pink Pixees and Vibrax spinners is a standby, but don’t overlook a well-presented fly—think sparsely tied pink, blue, or green patterns on sturdy hooks. For bait, cured roe and shrimp chunks are money, especially near the river mouths on an incoming tide.

Chinook salmon action has been slower, particularly up the Togiak River—this run has been below average for several years, and managers are watching closely. Expect possible emergency order changes and reduced fishing periods on the Togiak as the month closes out. If you do luck into a king, big plugs and flashy spoons in silver or chartreuse work best.

As for hot spots, the Tikchik Narrows and the Nushagak River mouth are seeing real steady sockeye action, with locals also scoring in the Wood River area during the high tides. If you want to escape the crowds, sneak down to the lower Kvichak early or late in the day.

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Bristol Bay, Alaska, fishing report for Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

It’s shaping up to be another banner year in Bristol Bay. According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the 2025 sockeye salmon forecast is out of this world, calling for a total bay-wide run of about 50 million sockeye. The Nushagak District alone is expected to see more than 20 million sockeye show up, and managers are predicting we’ll pull in around 15 million of those fish. And that isn’t just paper talk—local biologists are optimistic we could see even bigger numbers as the season unfolds, with the average size of sockeye already looking a little heftier than last year.

The tides today at Port Moller are as follows: a high tide rolled in at 4:39 AM at just over 10 and a half feet, with another high at 4:49 PM around 7.3 feet. Lows are at 11:14 AM and 10:32 PM, so plan your saltwater missions around those rising and falling waters for the best bite. Sunrise hit at 5:55 AM, and you’ve got fishable daylight all the way until 11:32 tonight, so there’s no excuse not to get out there and make the most of the long Alaskan summer day.

Weather-wise, expect classic early summer conditions: cool, misty mornings with clouds breaking as the day stretches on. Pack your rain gear, but don’t be surprised to peel off a layer or two after lunch.

Recent catches have been dominated by bright sockeye salmon pushing into all the usual river mouths. Freshwater action is lighting up on both the Naknek and Nushagak Rivers, with guides and locals reporting limits within a couple hours if you hit the morning tide just right. Chinook runs are also building, especially on the Nushagak, which is on track toward its escapement goals for kings. A few early chums and pinks are starting to show as well, giving fly anglers and spin fishers alike plenty of targets.

For best results, sockeye are smashing on bare red hooks and sockeye flies—think chartreuse, pink, and red yarn setups. For kings, swing medium-sized Spin-N-Glos in bright colors or drift cured salmon roe right along the bottom. If you’re hitting the lakes and backwaters, dollies and rainbows are chasing classic bead patterns matched to the local salmon eggs, as well as pink and white streamers.

Hot spots today? You can’t go wrong with the lower Nushagak just upstream from the tidal flats—boats are stacking up and nets are flying with every tide change. The Naknek tailrace is another prime bet, especially as fresh fish push in on the high tide.

That’s the story for Bristol Bay this June 18th. The fish are in thick, the tides are perfect, and the action is hot. Thanks for tuning in—be sure to subscribe for more local fishing updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.

Bristol Bay anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your fresh fishing report for June 14, 2025, straight from the banks of Alaska’s salmon capital.

Today’s shaping up beautifully. Sunrise hit at 5:55 AM and sunset won’t light out until a generous 11:30 PM—so you’ve got plenty of daylight to work every run and slough. Weather forecasts are calling for mild temps and generally pleasant conditions, which is perfect for the long hours you’ll want on the water. Tide-wise at Port Moller, you already missed the first high at 2:37 AM, but there’s a strong low right around 8:34 AM, a midday high at 11:43 AM, and evening low at 7:19 PM. Fish those tide swings; locals know salmon push in thick on those changes, especially near river mouths.

Fish activity is strong, but the season is showing some early signs of winding down in certain districts. The Naknek/Kvichak is still the hot spot for big daily sockeye harvests—recent numbers topped a million caught baywide on a good day, with half from that district alone. Overall, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game forecasts a total run of 49.8 million sockeye for the bay this year, just above the 20-year average. The Nushagak is seeing a forecast of over 20 million, with about 15 million expected to be harvested. If you’re looking for above-average fish size, the Nushagak and Togiak districts are your best bet this summer, according to the latest outlooks from local biologists.

On the sport side, rainbow trout, Arctic char, Arctic grayling, and northern pike are still biting great to excellent across tributaries and lakes. And with the big push of sockeye continuing, swinging flies or tossing spinners near the lower reaches of the Wood, Kvichak, and Nushagak Rivers will produce.

For gear, you can’t go wrong with the classics: For sockeye, flashy red or pink flies like the Sockeye Lantern, and for hardware, compact Vibrax or Pixee spoons in hot pink, green, or chartreuse are deadly. Bait fishers are rocking cured salmon roe or shrimp. Pike and char are nailing big streamers, topwater plugs, and bright spoons.

Two prime spots to try: the mouth of the Kvichak for that high tide push and the upper Wood River for resident trout and char. Don't forget, with the commercial fleets working hard, sometimes the best action is just up from their nets—find the seams and pockets just upriver from the main activity.

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