Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Bristol Bay fishing report for March 14, 2025.

The weather's been a bit chilly lately, with temps hovering around 30°F. We've got partly cloudy skies today, with a light breeze coming in from the northeast. Sunrise was at 8:23 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 8:41 PM.

Tides are running pretty normal for this time of year. We've got a high tide at 11:42 AM (15.2 feet) and a low tide at 5:54 PM (1.8 feet). Remember to time your fishing around those tides for best results.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! We're still in the early season, but things are starting to pick up. Rainbow trout are active in the rivers, especially around Kvichak and Naknek. A few early-run kings have been spotted, but it's still a bit early for them. Arctic char and Dolly Varden are also starting to show up in decent numbers.

For you lake fishers, the ice is starting to thin out on some of the smaller lakes. Lake Aleknagik has been producing some nice lake trout and Arctic grayling.

As for lures, I've been having good luck with small silver and gold spinners for the rainbows. Size 2 Mepps or Blue Fox spinners in bright colors are working well. For the char and Dollies, try some small spoons like Pixee or Krocodile in orange or pink.

If you're after those early kings, large plugs like Kwikfish or Flatfish in chartreuse or silver/blue are your best bet. Just remember to check the regs, as some areas are catch-and-release only this early in the season.

For bait fishing, salmon eggs are always a good choice this time of year. Some anglers have been doing well with small pieces of shrimp or herring for the char.

Hot spots to check out: The mouth of the Kvichak River has been producing some nice rainbows, and the Naknek River near King Salmon is always worth a try. For lake fishing, give the north end of Lake Aleknagik a shot.

Remember to bundle up, bring plenty of hand warmers, and stay safe out there. Tight lines, everyone!