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Prepping for Bristol Bay's 2025 Fishing Season: Tides, Weather, and Forecasts for Anglers
For those venturing out to Bristol Bay today, January 26, 2025, here’s what you can expect:
First, let's look at the tides. Today, the low tide is at 1:25 AM with a height of -0.12 meters, the high tide is at 9:16 AM with a height of 3.06 meters, followed by a low tide at 2:26 PM with a height of 2.22 meters, and finally a high tide at 6:01 PM with a height of 2.66 meters[2].
The weather is typically cold this time of year, but since the fishing season for most species is closed during the winter, the focus is more on planning for the upcoming season. Sunrise is at 9:46 AM and sunset at 6:03 PM.
Although the current season is closed for most freshwater species, it's a good time to plan for the spring and summer. Last fall, fishing for resident species like rainbow trout, Arctic char, Arctic grayling, and northern pike was reported as great to excellent. For these species, spinners, spoons, and flies were highly effective, especially flesh and egg patterns due to the salmon spawning activity[1].
For coho salmon, which were still active in the fall, areas like the Togiak River and Wood River were hot spots. Orange, pink, or silver spinners were successful for landing coho salmon. Fly anglers also had success with streamers and egg patterns[1].
Looking ahead to the 2025 season, the Bristol Bay sockeye run is forecasted to be significant, with an expected total of 51.21 million fish, which is 38% more than the long-term average[4].
For those preparing for the upcoming season, remember that in Bristol Bay, only unbaited, single-hook, artificial lures are allowed year-round. Rainbow trout have specific regulations, with no retention allowed from June 8 to October 31[3].
Hot spots to consider include the Naknek, Alagnak, and Alagnak Drainages for rainbow trout, and the Wood River and Togiak River for coho salmon. Always check the latest emergency orders and regulations before your trip.
Stay warm and tight lines for the upcoming season
First, let's look at the tides. Today, the low tide is at 1:25 AM with a height of -0.12 meters, the high tide is at 9:16 AM with a height of 3.06 meters, followed by a low tide at 2:26 PM with a height of 2.22 meters, and finally a high tide at 6:01 PM with a height of 2.66 meters[2].
The weather is typically cold this time of year, but since the fishing season for most species is closed during the winter, the focus is more on planning for the upcoming season. Sunrise is at 9:46 AM and sunset at 6:03 PM.
Although the current season is closed for most freshwater species, it's a good time to plan for the spring and summer. Last fall, fishing for resident species like rainbow trout, Arctic char, Arctic grayling, and northern pike was reported as great to excellent. For these species, spinners, spoons, and flies were highly effective, especially flesh and egg patterns due to the salmon spawning activity[1].
For coho salmon, which were still active in the fall, areas like the Togiak River and Wood River were hot spots. Orange, pink, or silver spinners were successful for landing coho salmon. Fly anglers also had success with streamers and egg patterns[1].
Looking ahead to the 2025 season, the Bristol Bay sockeye run is forecasted to be significant, with an expected total of 51.21 million fish, which is 38% more than the long-term average[4].
For those preparing for the upcoming season, remember that in Bristol Bay, only unbaited, single-hook, artificial lures are allowed year-round. Rainbow trout have specific regulations, with no retention allowed from June 8 to October 31[3].
Hot spots to consider include the Naknek, Alagnak, and Alagnak Drainages for rainbow trout, and the Wood River and Togiak River for coho salmon. Always check the latest emergency orders and regulations before your trip.
Stay warm and tight lines for the upcoming season
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By Quiet. PleaseFor those venturing out to Bristol Bay today, January 26, 2025, here’s what you can expect:
First, let's look at the tides. Today, the low tide is at 1:25 AM with a height of -0.12 meters, the high tide is at 9:16 AM with a height of 3.06 meters, followed by a low tide at 2:26 PM with a height of 2.22 meters, and finally a high tide at 6:01 PM with a height of 2.66 meters[2].
The weather is typically cold this time of year, but since the fishing season for most species is closed during the winter, the focus is more on planning for the upcoming season. Sunrise is at 9:46 AM and sunset at 6:03 PM.
Although the current season is closed for most freshwater species, it's a good time to plan for the spring and summer. Last fall, fishing for resident species like rainbow trout, Arctic char, Arctic grayling, and northern pike was reported as great to excellent. For these species, spinners, spoons, and flies were highly effective, especially flesh and egg patterns due to the salmon spawning activity[1].
For coho salmon, which were still active in the fall, areas like the Togiak River and Wood River were hot spots. Orange, pink, or silver spinners were successful for landing coho salmon. Fly anglers also had success with streamers and egg patterns[1].
Looking ahead to the 2025 season, the Bristol Bay sockeye run is forecasted to be significant, with an expected total of 51.21 million fish, which is 38% more than the long-term average[4].
For those preparing for the upcoming season, remember that in Bristol Bay, only unbaited, single-hook, artificial lures are allowed year-round. Rainbow trout have specific regulations, with no retention allowed from June 8 to October 31[3].
Hot spots to consider include the Naknek, Alagnak, and Alagnak Drainages for rainbow trout, and the Wood River and Togiak River for coho salmon. Always check the latest emergency orders and regulations before your trip.
Stay warm and tight lines for the upcoming season
First, let's look at the tides. Today, the low tide is at 1:25 AM with a height of -0.12 meters, the high tide is at 9:16 AM with a height of 3.06 meters, followed by a low tide at 2:26 PM with a height of 2.22 meters, and finally a high tide at 6:01 PM with a height of 2.66 meters[2].
The weather is typically cold this time of year, but since the fishing season for most species is closed during the winter, the focus is more on planning for the upcoming season. Sunrise is at 9:46 AM and sunset at 6:03 PM.
Although the current season is closed for most freshwater species, it's a good time to plan for the spring and summer. Last fall, fishing for resident species like rainbow trout, Arctic char, Arctic grayling, and northern pike was reported as great to excellent. For these species, spinners, spoons, and flies were highly effective, especially flesh and egg patterns due to the salmon spawning activity[1].
For coho salmon, which were still active in the fall, areas like the Togiak River and Wood River were hot spots. Orange, pink, or silver spinners were successful for landing coho salmon. Fly anglers also had success with streamers and egg patterns[1].
Looking ahead to the 2025 season, the Bristol Bay sockeye run is forecasted to be significant, with an expected total of 51.21 million fish, which is 38% more than the long-term average[4].
For those preparing for the upcoming season, remember that in Bristol Bay, only unbaited, single-hook, artificial lures are allowed year-round. Rainbow trout have specific regulations, with no retention allowed from June 8 to October 31[3].
Hot spots to consider include the Naknek, Alagnak, and Alagnak Drainages for rainbow trout, and the Wood River and Togiak River for coho salmon. Always check the latest emergency orders and regulations before your trip.
Stay warm and tight lines for the upcoming season