ADFG Yakutat Fishing Report: Situk Steelhead Fishing Starting Up

The following is courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game:

Yakutat Fishing Report

April 04, 2025

Freshwaters

Steelhead Trout

Fishing for steelhead on the Situk River is just starting up. A few fish have been caught so far but it is still pretty slow due to the extremely low water levels and cold overnight temperatures. The forecasted rain over the next week should help fill the river up and get fish moving upstream.

Saltwaters

King Salmon

Sportfishing for king salmon is open in Yakutat area marine waters. The staff has received no reports of sport fishing out in Yakutat Bay. Most anglers troll spoons or herring behind a flasher. Please check the department website for the recent annual advisory announcement regarding 2025 regional king salmon regulations for Southeast Alaska.

Halibut

Halibut fishing is slow. Fishing should start picking up next month.

Lingcod

Lingcod fishing is closed until May 16th. Please check the department website for the recent advisory announcement regarding changes to lingcod regulations in the Yakutat management area.

Rockfish

Fishing for rockfish should be excellent in the Yakutat area. Please check the department website for recent advisory announcements regarding changes to rockfish regulations in 2025 for Southeast Alaska.

For further information, please get in touch with the Yakutat Area Sport Fish management biologist Jason Pawluk at (907) 784-3222.

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