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Bristol Bay Fishing Update: Trout, Char, and Early Kings - March 23, 2025
Hello Anglers,
Here’s your Bristol Bay fishing report for Sunday, March 23, 2025. Let’s dive into what to expect out on the icy waters today.
Sunrise in the region is at 8:30 AM, and sunset hits at 9:10 PM. Tides are relatively normal for this time of year, with a low tide at 4:12 AM (0.3 feet), a high tide at 10:45 AM (10.5 feet), another low at 4:38 PM (3.5 feet), and a final high tide at 10:52 PM (8.8 feet). The weather is sitting at a cool high of 42°F with partly cloudy skies and light northeastern winds—ideal for layering up and setting off for a day outdoors.
Fishing action is heating up as spring slowly approaches. Rainbow trout are showing strong bite activity in the Naknek and Kvichak Rivers. For this species, 20 to 26-inch rainbows have been caught using bead setups and flesh flies. Arctic char in the range of three to six pounds are also being pulled up steadily. Ice anglers have been having decent success with good-sized catches of Arctic char and rainbow trout at Lake Aleknagik and Iliamna Lake by using small jigs tipped with salmon roe or waxworms.
For lures, spinners like Mepps sizes 2–3 (silver or gold) and Blue Fox Vibrax have been effective. Kwikfish in K14–K15 sizes are luring in some early-run king salmon in the lower stretches of the Nushagak River. Fly anglers should pack egg patterns and darker leech imitations. If you prefer bait, salmon eggs and small chunks of herring or sardine are reliable options this season.
The Naknek River mouth and Graveyard Point are must-visit hotspots today, especially for trout and char anglers. Meanwhile, Kvichak River near Igiugig holds promise for those willing to test their patience. If you’re venturing for Arctic grayling, the Alagnak River has been consistent with dry fly action in the afternoon sun.
Do note that fish like rainbow trout are catch-and-release only in many areas, so be sure to handle them carefully and check local regulations. It’s still early in the season, so expect the action to ramp up even more as the water warms.
Stay sharp on those hooksets and tight lines to you all! See you on the water!
Here’s your Bristol Bay fishing report for Sunday, March 23, 2025. Let’s dive into what to expect out on the icy waters today.
Sunrise in the region is at 8:30 AM, and sunset hits at 9:10 PM. Tides are relatively normal for this time of year, with a low tide at 4:12 AM (0.3 feet), a high tide at 10:45 AM (10.5 feet), another low at 4:38 PM (3.5 feet), and a final high tide at 10:52 PM (8.8 feet). The weather is sitting at a cool high of 42°F with partly cloudy skies and light northeastern winds—ideal for layering up and setting off for a day outdoors.
Fishing action is heating up as spring slowly approaches. Rainbow trout are showing strong bite activity in the Naknek and Kvichak Rivers. For this species, 20 to 26-inch rainbows have been caught using bead setups and flesh flies. Arctic char in the range of three to six pounds are also being pulled up steadily. Ice anglers have been having decent success with good-sized catches of Arctic char and rainbow trout at Lake Aleknagik and Iliamna Lake by using small jigs tipped with salmon roe or waxworms.
For lures, spinners like Mepps sizes 2–3 (silver or gold) and Blue Fox Vibrax have been effective. Kwikfish in K14–K15 sizes are luring in some early-run king salmon in the lower stretches of the Nushagak River. Fly anglers should pack egg patterns and darker leech imitations. If you prefer bait, salmon eggs and small chunks of herring or sardine are reliable options this season.
The Naknek River mouth and Graveyard Point are must-visit hotspots today, especially for trout and char anglers. Meanwhile, Kvichak River near Igiugig holds promise for those willing to test their patience. If you’re venturing for Arctic grayling, the Alagnak River has been consistent with dry fly action in the afternoon sun.
Do note that fish like rainbow trout are catch-and-release only in many areas, so be sure to handle them carefully and check local regulations. It’s still early in the season, so expect the action to ramp up even more as the water warms.
Stay sharp on those hooksets and tight lines to you all! See you on the water!
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By Quiet. PleaseHello Anglers,
Here’s your Bristol Bay fishing report for Sunday, March 23, 2025. Let’s dive into what to expect out on the icy waters today.
Sunrise in the region is at 8:30 AM, and sunset hits at 9:10 PM. Tides are relatively normal for this time of year, with a low tide at 4:12 AM (0.3 feet), a high tide at 10:45 AM (10.5 feet), another low at 4:38 PM (3.5 feet), and a final high tide at 10:52 PM (8.8 feet). The weather is sitting at a cool high of 42°F with partly cloudy skies and light northeastern winds—ideal for layering up and setting off for a day outdoors.
Fishing action is heating up as spring slowly approaches. Rainbow trout are showing strong bite activity in the Naknek and Kvichak Rivers. For this species, 20 to 26-inch rainbows have been caught using bead setups and flesh flies. Arctic char in the range of three to six pounds are also being pulled up steadily. Ice anglers have been having decent success with good-sized catches of Arctic char and rainbow trout at Lake Aleknagik and Iliamna Lake by using small jigs tipped with salmon roe or waxworms.
For lures, spinners like Mepps sizes 2–3 (silver or gold) and Blue Fox Vibrax have been effective. Kwikfish in K14–K15 sizes are luring in some early-run king salmon in the lower stretches of the Nushagak River. Fly anglers should pack egg patterns and darker leech imitations. If you prefer bait, salmon eggs and small chunks of herring or sardine are reliable options this season.
The Naknek River mouth and Graveyard Point are must-visit hotspots today, especially for trout and char anglers. Meanwhile, Kvichak River near Igiugig holds promise for those willing to test their patience. If you’re venturing for Arctic grayling, the Alagnak River has been consistent with dry fly action in the afternoon sun.
Do note that fish like rainbow trout are catch-and-release only in many areas, so be sure to handle them carefully and check local regulations. It’s still early in the season, so expect the action to ramp up even more as the water warms.
Stay sharp on those hooksets and tight lines to you all! See you on the water!
Here’s your Bristol Bay fishing report for Sunday, March 23, 2025. Let’s dive into what to expect out on the icy waters today.
Sunrise in the region is at 8:30 AM, and sunset hits at 9:10 PM. Tides are relatively normal for this time of year, with a low tide at 4:12 AM (0.3 feet), a high tide at 10:45 AM (10.5 feet), another low at 4:38 PM (3.5 feet), and a final high tide at 10:52 PM (8.8 feet). The weather is sitting at a cool high of 42°F with partly cloudy skies and light northeastern winds—ideal for layering up and setting off for a day outdoors.
Fishing action is heating up as spring slowly approaches. Rainbow trout are showing strong bite activity in the Naknek and Kvichak Rivers. For this species, 20 to 26-inch rainbows have been caught using bead setups and flesh flies. Arctic char in the range of three to six pounds are also being pulled up steadily. Ice anglers have been having decent success with good-sized catches of Arctic char and rainbow trout at Lake Aleknagik and Iliamna Lake by using small jigs tipped with salmon roe or waxworms.
For lures, spinners like Mepps sizes 2–3 (silver or gold) and Blue Fox Vibrax have been effective. Kwikfish in K14–K15 sizes are luring in some early-run king salmon in the lower stretches of the Nushagak River. Fly anglers should pack egg patterns and darker leech imitations. If you prefer bait, salmon eggs and small chunks of herring or sardine are reliable options this season.
The Naknek River mouth and Graveyard Point are must-visit hotspots today, especially for trout and char anglers. Meanwhile, Kvichak River near Igiugig holds promise for those willing to test their patience. If you’re venturing for Arctic grayling, the Alagnak River has been consistent with dry fly action in the afternoon sun.
Do note that fish like rainbow trout are catch-and-release only in many areas, so be sure to handle them carefully and check local regulations. It’s still early in the season, so expect the action to ramp up even more as the water warms.
Stay sharp on those hooksets and tight lines to you all! See you on the water!