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BRISTOL BAY FISHING REPORT - May 24, 2025
Hello there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for Bristol Bay. The sun rose at 5:12 AM today and won't set until 11:23 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to chase those fish!
Weather's cooperating nicely with partly cloudy skies, temperatures around 55°F, and light winds from the southwest at 8-10 mph. Current tide is on the flood, high tide coming at 10:42 AM, with a second high at 11:07 PM. Low tide at 4:26 PM. Water temps hovering around 46°F.
Folks, I'm thrilled to report that we're gearing up for what's shaping up to be another monster season here in Bristol Bay! The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is forecasting a total sockeye run of about 51.3 million fish, with some estimates going as high as 65.6 million. That's well above the 20-year average of 48.2 million fish.
The Nushagak District is looking particularly promising with a predicted inshore run of 20.36 million sockeyes. According to Tim Sands, the area management biologist, they're expecting to harvest about 15 million of those beauties. The fish size is trending larger than last year too, which is always a good sign.
Besides the massive sockeye numbers, statewide we're looking at a commercial harvest forecast of 138.4 million pinks, 20.8 million chums, and 2.4 million coho. The first sockeye scouts are already being spotted in some of the outer bays.
For you early birds out there, try fishing the mouth of the Naknek River on an incoming tide. Bead-headed leech patterns in purple and black have been producing, and don't overlook the classic egg-sucking leech in size 4.
If you're bait fishing, fresh herring chunks or salmon roe cured with a touch of pink Pautzke's has been the ticket. For hardware enthusiasts, blue and silver Vibrax spinners (size 3) or Pixee spoons have been turning heads.
Hot spots this weekend include the confluence of the Wood and Nushagak rivers, where some early sockeye are starting to stage, and the flats near Clarks Point, which has been producing some nice king salmon for trollers working the deeper channels.
Don't forget that Togiak District is also expecting a strong run this year. If the main Bay gets crowded, head west for some elbow room and equally productive fishing.
Remember your limits, respect the resource, and enjoy what's shaping up to be one of the best seasons in recent memory. This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines, folks!
Hello there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for Bristol Bay. The sun rose at 5:12 AM today and won't set until 11:23 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to chase those fish!
Weather's cooperating nicely with partly cloudy skies, temperatures around 55°F, and light winds from the southwest at 8-10 mph. Current tide is on the flood, high tide coming at 10:42 AM, with a second high at 11:07 PM. Low tide at 4:26 PM. Water temps hovering around 46°F.
Folks, I'm thrilled to report that we're gearing up for what's shaping up to be another monster season here in Bristol Bay! The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is forecasting a total sockeye run of about 51.3 million fish, with some estimates going as high as 65.6 million. That's well above the 20-year average of 48.2 million fish.
The Nushagak District is looking particularly promising with a predicted inshore run of 20.36 million sockeyes. According to Tim Sands, the area management biologist, they're expecting to harvest about 15 million of those beauties. The fish size is trending larger than last year too, which is always a good sign.
Besides the massive sockeye numbers, statewide we're looking at a commercial harvest forecast of 138.4 million pinks, 20.8 million chums, and 2.4 million coho. The first sockeye scouts are already being spotted in some of the outer bays.
For you early birds out there, try fishing the mouth of the Naknek River on an incoming tide. Bead-headed leech patterns in purple and black have been producing, and don't overlook the classic egg-sucking leech in size 4.
If you're bait fishing, fresh herring chunks or salmon roe cured with a touch of pink Pautzke's has been the ticket. For hardware enthusiasts, blue and silver Vibrax spinners (size 3) or Pixee spoons have been turning heads.
Hot spots this weekend include the confluence of the Wood and Nushagak rivers, where some early sockeye are starting to stage, and the flats near Clarks Point, which has been producing some nice king salmon for trollers working the deeper channels.
Don't forget that Togiak District is also expecting a strong run this year. If the main Bay gets crowded, head west for some elbow room and equally productive fishing.
Remember your limits, respect the resource, and enjoy what's shaping up to be one of the best seasons in recent memory. This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines, folks!
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By Quiet. PleaseBRISTOL BAY FISHING REPORT - May 24, 2025
Hello there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for Bristol Bay. The sun rose at 5:12 AM today and won't set until 11:23 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to chase those fish!
Weather's cooperating nicely with partly cloudy skies, temperatures around 55°F, and light winds from the southwest at 8-10 mph. Current tide is on the flood, high tide coming at 10:42 AM, with a second high at 11:07 PM. Low tide at 4:26 PM. Water temps hovering around 46°F.
Folks, I'm thrilled to report that we're gearing up for what's shaping up to be another monster season here in Bristol Bay! The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is forecasting a total sockeye run of about 51.3 million fish, with some estimates going as high as 65.6 million. That's well above the 20-year average of 48.2 million fish.
The Nushagak District is looking particularly promising with a predicted inshore run of 20.36 million sockeyes. According to Tim Sands, the area management biologist, they're expecting to harvest about 15 million of those beauties. The fish size is trending larger than last year too, which is always a good sign.
Besides the massive sockeye numbers, statewide we're looking at a commercial harvest forecast of 138.4 million pinks, 20.8 million chums, and 2.4 million coho. The first sockeye scouts are already being spotted in some of the outer bays.
For you early birds out there, try fishing the mouth of the Naknek River on an incoming tide. Bead-headed leech patterns in purple and black have been producing, and don't overlook the classic egg-sucking leech in size 4.
If you're bait fishing, fresh herring chunks or salmon roe cured with a touch of pink Pautzke's has been the ticket. For hardware enthusiasts, blue and silver Vibrax spinners (size 3) or Pixee spoons have been turning heads.
Hot spots this weekend include the confluence of the Wood and Nushagak rivers, where some early sockeye are starting to stage, and the flats near Clarks Point, which has been producing some nice king salmon for trollers working the deeper channels.
Don't forget that Togiak District is also expecting a strong run this year. If the main Bay gets crowded, head west for some elbow room and equally productive fishing.
Remember your limits, respect the resource, and enjoy what's shaping up to be one of the best seasons in recent memory. This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines, folks!
Hello there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for Bristol Bay. The sun rose at 5:12 AM today and won't set until 11:23 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to chase those fish!
Weather's cooperating nicely with partly cloudy skies, temperatures around 55°F, and light winds from the southwest at 8-10 mph. Current tide is on the flood, high tide coming at 10:42 AM, with a second high at 11:07 PM. Low tide at 4:26 PM. Water temps hovering around 46°F.
Folks, I'm thrilled to report that we're gearing up for what's shaping up to be another monster season here in Bristol Bay! The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is forecasting a total sockeye run of about 51.3 million fish, with some estimates going as high as 65.6 million. That's well above the 20-year average of 48.2 million fish.
The Nushagak District is looking particularly promising with a predicted inshore run of 20.36 million sockeyes. According to Tim Sands, the area management biologist, they're expecting to harvest about 15 million of those beauties. The fish size is trending larger than last year too, which is always a good sign.
Besides the massive sockeye numbers, statewide we're looking at a commercial harvest forecast of 138.4 million pinks, 20.8 million chums, and 2.4 million coho. The first sockeye scouts are already being spotted in some of the outer bays.
For you early birds out there, try fishing the mouth of the Naknek River on an incoming tide. Bead-headed leech patterns in purple and black have been producing, and don't overlook the classic egg-sucking leech in size 4.
If you're bait fishing, fresh herring chunks or salmon roe cured with a touch of pink Pautzke's has been the ticket. For hardware enthusiasts, blue and silver Vibrax spinners (size 3) or Pixee spoons have been turning heads.
Hot spots this weekend include the confluence of the Wood and Nushagak rivers, where some early sockeye are starting to stage, and the flats near Clarks Point, which has been producing some nice king salmon for trollers working the deeper channels.
Don't forget that Togiak District is also expecting a strong run this year. If the main Bay gets crowded, head west for some elbow room and equally productive fishing.
Remember your limits, respect the resource, and enjoy what's shaping up to be one of the best seasons in recent memory. This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines, folks!