Alaska Fishing Reports: Homer area

[Lipripper]

You got that right about it cossting to much to travle very far to chase them 

[silversalmon]

At 2 bucks a gallon, I will wait for them

[Lipripper]

silver good  and it's $2.32 a gal down here 

[silversalmon]

How many pennies there LIP Go to google and type in Alaska fishing reprts and we are movin on up in the ranks I typed in Valdez fishin reports and we are like the second page on google. Almost read my own report

[silversalmon]

Snagging the Kings out of the fishin hole is now legal to make room for the silvers. So, get them outta there folks so the silvers have a place to do their spawning as well

[silversalmon]

Salt Waters
Halibut
Halibut fishing continues to be good throughout Cook Inlet. Anglers report finding the best fishing in waters 100-150 feet deep, and many anglers are returning with limits. Anglers on charter boats typically have better success. 
For anglers in the Deep Creek-Anchor Point area, most fishing is in waters 5-25 miles southwest of Deep Creek. In Lower Cook Inlet, fishing has been good 20-30 miles west of Homer, and south from Point Pogibshi to the Barren Islands.
The average halibut weighs in at about 25 pounds, but many anglers this week went home with fish in the 50-100 lb. range. 
Daily limit is 2 halibut, possession limit of 4. Herring is the preferred bait.
Salmon
Trolling for king salmon in the salt waters of Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay continues to be productive for feeder kings. Catches are reported from locations along the south shore of Kachemak Bay, and from the marine waters from Bluff Point north to Anchor River.
A few spawners are being taken near the shoreline from Anchor Point to Stariski Creek
Whole herring, streamer flies that imitate small fish, or plastic hoochies fished with flashers or dodgers at varying depths work well in this fishery
Daily bag limit for king salmon is 1 in Cook Inlet salt waters north of Bluff Point and 2 south of Bluff Point.
Other salt water fishing
Silvers will be showing up at the Homer Spit Fishing Lagoon around the middle of July.
Snagging success is good for sockeyes at China Poot. Snagging is allowed in salt waters only. 
Pink salmon are being taken in Tutka Bay.
Lingcod season opened July 1. Lingcod must be at least 35 inches long, and a bag limit of 2 per day/2 in possession.
A few rockfish continue to be caught by anglers targeting halibut or king salmon. Rockfish caught in less than 60 feet of water are usually able to re-submerge and will survive release. Rockfish daily bag limits are still 5 fish total, no more than one of which may be a non-pelagic species, such as yelloweye.
Shellfish
The next series of good clamming tides runs July 20-25. Remember, the best time is one hour before to two hours after low tide. No permit is required, just a sport fishing license. Daily limits remain in effect, so please read the regulations carefully before going clamming.
Refill the holes you dig in the beach, and rebury, neck up, the steamer (littleneck) and butter clams that you don't take – they can't rebury themselves and will die otherwise.
Each razor clam you dig (up to the limit) must be retained.
Dungeness, King and Tanner crab, and shrimp fisheries are closed in Cook Inlet and the Outer Gulf Coast. 
Fresh Waters
On the Anchor River, Deep Creek, and Ninilchik River, anglers can expect good catches of Dolly Varden during the month of July. Bag limits are 2 per day/2 in possession. 
Use small (size 6 or smaller) spinners and spoons. Flies or beads that imitate salmon eggs are also recommended.
Some pink salmon are being taken in these streams, and later this month, silvers will start returning. 
On sunny days the best fishing is in the early morning or evening hours. 

[silversalmon]

Emergency Orders and In-Season Regulation Changes

By Emergency Order, all waters of the English Bay River drainage and Port Graham Subdistrict re-opened to sport fishing for sockeye salmon at 12:01 a.m., Saturday July 2, 2005. 
The Homer Spit Fishing Lagoon is once again closed to snagging and will remain so until mid- or late September. 
The lower portions of the Anchor River, Deep Creek, and Ninilchik River re-opened to fishing July 1, for species other than king salmon. Some king salmon are still present in these waters but may not be fished for, including catch-and-release. If accidentally caught, you may not remove king salmon from the water and must release them immediately. If you can't release the fish easily, cut the line near the lure to release the fish.
The upper portions of the Anchor River, Deep Creek, and Ninilchik River are closed to all fishing until August 1. Retention of rainbow/steelhead trout is not allowed year-round on these streams. Rainbow/steelhead may not be removed from the water and must be released immediately. 
Salt Waters
Halibut
Halibut fishing continues to be good to excellent throughout lower and central Cook Inlet. Anglers report finding the best fishing in waters 125-200 feet deep and have been having good success around Flat Islands, and 25-30 miles west of the Homer Spit. Other areas, such as the Homer Bluffs, have been reported as fair.
For anglers launching from the beaches of Deep Creek and Anchor Point, most anglers are reportedly traveling 5-25 miles southwest of Deep Creek in waters 100-200 feet deep.
The average halibut weighs in at about 25 pounds, but many larger fish in the 50-100 lb. range are caught every week. 
Daily limit is 2 halibut, possession limit of 4. Remember proxy fishing for halibut is not allowed. 
Salmon
The king salmon fishing in the Anchor Point to Ninilchik marine waters is good. Fish in the 30-50 lb. range are being caught with the best action in 10 to 25 feet of water.
Bluff Point and Point Pogibshi are the popular spots for trolling for feeders. Typical size in this area has been 10 to 20 lbs.
Trolling for king salmon in the salt waters of Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay continues to be productive for feeder kings. Catches are reported from locations along the south shore of Kachemak Bay, and from the marine waters from Bluff Point north to Anchor River.
A few spawners are being taken near the shoreline from Anchor Point to Stariski Creek
Whole herring, streamer flies that imitate small fish, or plastic hoochies fished with flashers or dodgers at varying depths work well in this fishery
Daily bag limit for king salmon is 1 in Cook Inlet salt waters north of Bluff Point and 2 south of Bluff Point.
Other salt water fishing
The early run silver salmon are arriving at the Homer Spit Fishing Lagoon. Silver fishing is fair in the Lagoon but should pick up this week and be excellent for the rest of the month.
The daily bag and possession limit for silver salmon is 6 in the Lagoon area. Outside the Lagoon area, the daily bag and possession limit is 3.
Best results involve drifting salmon eggs near the inlet channel of the Lagoon, on the flooding and ebbing tides.
Snagging success is good for sockeyes at China Poot. Snagging is allowed in salt waters only.
Pink salmon are available in Tutka Bay.
Lingcod season opened July 1. There is a minimum size limit of 35 inches, and a bag limit of 2 per day/2 in possession.
A few rockfish continue to be caught by anglers targeting halibut or king salmon. Rockfish caught in less than 60 feet of water are usually able to re-submerge and will survive release. Rockfish daily bag limits are still 5 fish total, no more than one of which may be a non-pelagic species, such as yelloweye.
Shellfish
The next series of good clamming tides runs July 20-25. Remember, the best time is one hour before to two hours after low tide. No permit is required, just a sport fishing license. Daily limits remain in effect, so please read the regulations carefully before going clamming.
Refill the holes you dig in the beach, and rebury, neck up, the steamer (littleneck) and butter clams that you don't take – they can't rebury themselves and will die otherwise.
Each razor clam you dig (up to the limit) must be retained.
Dungeness, King and Tanner crab, and shrimp fisheries are closed in Cook Inlet and the Outer Gulf Coast.
Fresh Waters
On the Anchor River, Deep Creek, and Ninilchik River, anglers can expect good catches of Dolly Varden during the month of July. Bag limits are 2 per day/2 in possession.
Use small (size 6 or smaller) spinners and spoons. Flies or beads that imitate salmon eggs are also recommended. These streams are low and clear
Some pink salmon are being taken in these streams, and later this month silvers will start returning.
On sunny days the best fishing is in the early morning or evening hours. 

[silversalmon]

Emergency Orders and In-Season Regulation Changes

The upstream areas of the Anchor River, Deep Creek, and Ninilchik River will open to fishing for Dolly Varden and rainbow/steelhead trout, Monday, August 1.  Rainbow/steelhead trout may not be retained or taken out of the water and must be released immediately. Salmon may not be fished for, including catch-and-release in these upstream areas. 
The Homer Spit Fishing Hole has been renamed the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon in honor of the retired ADF&G fisheries biologist who established the fishery. 
Salt Waters
Halibut
Halibut fishing continues to be good to excellent throughout Lower and Central Cook Inlet.  Anglers report finding the best fishing in waters 125-200 feet deep and have been having good success around Flat Island, and 25-30 miles west of the Homer Spit. Other areas, such as the Homer Bluffs, have been reported as fair.
Most anglers launching from the beaches of Deep Creek and Anchor Point are reportedly traveling 5-25 miles southwest of Deep Creek and fishing in waters 100-200 feet deep.
The average weight is about 25 pounds, but many larger fish in the 50-100 lb. range are caught every week.
Daily limit is 2 halibut, and 4 in possession. Remember proxy fishing for halibut is not allowed.
Salmon
Silver salmon are starting to show in Lower Cook Inlet.
The daily bag limit for silvers in Cook Inlet is 3 except in the vicinity of the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon.
Feeder king salmon continue to be available offshore from Anchor Point to Deep Creek and scattered locations in Kachemak Bay. Bluff Point and Point Pogibshi are always good locations to try for feeders. 
Daily bag limit for king salmon is 1 in Cook Inlet salt waters north of Bluff Point and 2 south of Bluff Point.
Other salt water fishing
At the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon, the early run silver salmon fishing is good and will continue to improve through early August. Silvers will be available in the Lagoon into September. 
The daily bag and possession limit for silver salmon is 6 in the Lagoon area. 
Best results for silver fishing involve drifting salmon eggs near the inlet channel of the Lagoon, on the flooding and ebbing tides. Anglers with small herring and spinners are having some success. 
Lingcod season opened July 1. There is a minimum size limit of 35 inches, and a bag limit of 2 per day/2 in possession. Best luck for catching lingcod is fishing the Barren Islands or the Chugach Islands areas. 
A few rockfish continue to be caught by anglers targeting halibut or king salmon. Rockfish caught in less than 60 feet of water are usually able to re-submerge and will survive release. Rockfish daily bag limits are still 5 fish total, no more than one of which may be a non-pelagic species, such as yelloweye. 
Shellfish
The next series of good clamming tides runs August 18-23. Remember, the best time to clam is one hour before to two hours after low tide. Only littleneck clams 1 ½ inches and larger and butter clams 2 ½ inches and larger may be kept in Kachemak Bay. Sub-legal clams should be reburied with the neck up - they can't rebury themselves and will die otherwise. 
Refill the holes you dig in the beach to prevent smothering other clams and intertidal organisms under the sediment you have piled by your holes.
Every razor clam you dig (up to the limit) must be retained – there is no minimum size limit for razor clams. 
Dungeness, King and Tanner crab, and shrimp fisheries are closed in Cook Inlet and the Outer Gulf Coast. 
Fresh Waters
The Anchor River, Deep Creek and Ninilchik River waters are low and clear. Fishing for Dolly Varden is slow. 
The Dolly Varden bag limit is 2 per day/2 in possession.
Some pink salmon are being taken in these streams, and a few silvers are starting to arrive.

[silversalmon]

The silvers are rollin into the lagoon in good numbers. Tomorrow is a kids fishing only at the lagoon from midnight to midnight, so if yu are under the age of 15 you are in luck, the whole lagoon to yourself

[silversalmon]

Salt Waters
Halibut
Halibut fishing continues to be good to excellent throughout Lower and Central Cook Inlet. Anglers report finding the best fishing in waters 125-200 feet deep and have had good success around Flat Island, and 25-30 miles west of the Homer Spit. Other areas, such as the Homer Bluffs, have reported fair fishing. 
Most anglers launching from the beaches of Deep Creek and Anchor Point are traveling 5-25 miles southwest of Deep Creek and fishing in waters 100-200 feet deep.
The average weight is about 25 pounds, but many larger fish in the 50-100 lb. range are caught every week.
Daily limit is 2 halibut, and 4 in possession. Remember proxy fishing for halibut is not allowed. 
Salmon
Fishing for silvers is strong in deep waters 12-20 miles southwest of Deep Creek.
The daily bag limit for silvers in Cook Inlet is 3, except in the vicinity of the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon, where it is 6. 
Cook Inlet feeder king salmon fishing is available around Bluff Point, Point Pogibshi, and other nearshore locations in Kachemak Bay. Fishing has been fair to good with anglers using cut herring for bait or using spinners.
Daily bag limit for king salmon is 1 in Cook Inlet salt waters north of Bluff Point and 2 south of Bluff Point. 
Other salt water fishing
At the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon, fishing for silvers has been hot  . The best bite is on the flooding tide. Cured salmon eggs are the best bet when fishing the in-coming tide – herring also works. Vibrax spinners are working well inside and outside of the Lagoon. In slack water of the lagoon, fish the eggs and herring below a bobber. Silvers will be available in the Lagoon into September. 
The daily bag and possession limit for silver salmon is 6 in the Lagoon area. 
Fishing for grey cod has been steady this season but slower than usual.
Lingcod are available in waters outside of Kachemak Bay. There is a minimum size limit of 35 inches, and a bag limit of 2 per day/2 in possession. Best luck for catching lingcod is fishing the Barren Islands or the Chugach Islands areas.
Several species of rockfish may be caught by anglers targeting silver and king salmon. These are mostly dusky rockfish which should be handled and released carefully if anglers do not intend to keep them. Occasionally, anglers fishing the outer waters of Kachemak may find a school of black rockfish which can provide good sport on light tackle. 
Rockfish daily bag limits are still 5 fish total, no more than one of which may be a non-pelagic species, such as yelloweye. Consult page 10 of the 2005 Sport Fishing Regulations Summary for descriptions and information on rockfish. 
Spiny dogfish are also showing up in the area.
Fresh Waters
The Anchor River, Deep Creek and Ninilchik River waters are low and clear. Fishing for Dolly Varden has been fair to good in these rivers.
The Dolly Varden bag limit is 2 per day/2 in possession. 
Anglers fishing the Anchor River report a few silver salmon. Silver fishing should improve quickly as the typical August 20 peak of the run approaches. Silvers will be available through Labor Day. 
For salmon fishing, drift eggs or cast small to medium spinners for best results.
Steelhead are starting to enter the rivers. Please familiarize yourself with the differences between a silver salmon and a steelhead. Rainbow/steelhead have black spots all over both lobes of the tail, while silvers have black spots only on the upper lobe of the tail. 
Steelhead/rainbow trout may not be removed from the water and must be released immediately. 

[silversalmon]

ADF&G FISHING REPORTS

Snaggin is now open in the lagoon through December, so go and have some fun, and clean up the lagoon for next years run

[silversalmon]

The fishing season for there is almost over. Soon the boats will be docked up for the winter and the charter guys done. What a great year this area proved to be. So, until next spring, have a safe and happy winter, and start looking for more reports here around May  Keep your eyes peeled for the "snow king" reports

Halibut fishing is slowing down throughout Cook Inlet. Anglers report finding the best fishing in waters 125-200 feet deep, especially around Flat Island, Point Pogibshi, and 25-30 miles west of the Homer Spit. Most fishing charters have closed for the season.

Launching from the beaches of Deep Creek and Anchor Point is also slowing down, mostly due to weather. Boats have been traveling southwest 5-25 miles.

Daily limit is 2 halibut, and 4 in possession.
Marine Waters Salmon
Saltwater silver salmon fishing has slowed. Some fish are still available in the Kachemak Bay area. 

The daily bag and possession limit for silver salmon is three outside the Nick Dudiak Lagoon area, and six in the Lagoon area.

Fishing for feeder king salmon continues to be fair around Bluff Point and other nearshore locations in Kachemak Bay. Anglers are using whole herring for bait, flies, or hootchies in 20 to 60 feet of water.

Daily bag limit for king salmon is 1 in Cook Inlet salt waters north of Bluff Point and 2 south of Bluff Point.
Other salt water fishing
Lingcod season will remain open through December 31. There is a minimum size limit of 35 inches, and a bag limit of 2 per day/2 in possession. Anglers targeting lingcod are primarily fishing near the Barren Islands or the Chugach Islands. Access to these areas is highly dependent on weather and sea conditions. 

Rockfish fishing is open all year. Most rockfish are taken while targeting halibut or salmon. Rockfish caught in less than 60 feet of water generally survive release. The bag limits are 5 rockfish per day, no more than 1 of which may be a non-pelagic species.
Shellfish
Good clamming tides will be Sept. 16-20. Remember, the best time is one hour before to two hours after low tide. No permit is required, just a sport fishing license. Daily limits remain in effect, so please read the regulations carefully before going clamming.

Refill the holes you dig in the beach,and rebury steamer clams you donÕt take neck up Ð they canÕt rebury themselves and will die otherwise.

Each razor clam you dig (up to the limit) must be retained.

Dungeness, King and Tanner crab, and shrimp fisheries are closed in Cook Inlet and the Outer Gulf Coast. 
FRESHWATER

Fishing for silvers in the Anchor River, Deep Creek and Ninilchik River has slowed due to high and muddy water. 

Try yarn, flash flies, egg patterns and spinners at dawn and dusk.

Fishing for Dolly Varden has been fair to good in the upper reaches of these rivers.

The Dolly Varden bag limit is 2 per day/2 in possession.

Steelhead numbers are starting to increase in these rivers. Please familiarize yourself with the differences between a silver salmon and a steelhead. Rainbow/steelhead have black spots all over both lobes of the tail, while silvers have black spots only on the upper lobe of the tail. 

Steelhead/rainbow trout may not be removed from the water and must be released immediately.
Good luck fishing!!
This concludes the Homer - Lower Kenai Peninsula fishing forecast.
THE END

[silversalmon]

Took my guest out on a charter for winter kings leaving Homer harbor at 8am Saturday. Only two of us on the boat besides Capt. Pete. We fished north up around Bluff Point area where about a dozen other boats were working. Three other charters and the rest private boats. The day was flat calm, weather very mild and the fish were biting. Bob and I had our two king limits just after Noon. Three 18#'ers and one 20# king. One was a white king in the bunch. Troll herring was the ticket.

The king limit remains at two per day all year long south of the Bluff Point latitude so even though the fish are not the big spawners, if you get two you have plenty of fine eating.

Thanks to AOJ for that report

http://www.homeralaska.org/kingsalmon/2006winners.htm
Results of the Winter King Tournament

[silversalmon]

 Had to go again! Tides were too nice in Homer over the weekend to avoid. Fished all day Saturday with three other guys in around 250 feet of water; no luck in anything shallower unfortunately. Caught and released the worlds smallest halibut all day long; some as small as 2 lbs! We were able to round up limits in the 20-40 lb range for four guys, but boy were we tired of reeling fish by the end of the day. Headed back out early Sunday morning for more of the same; stopped short of our limit by one so we could get back home and to work on Monday. Water was flat in the bay both days; pretty choppy after turning the corner at Pogibshi point, but nothing a small boat couldn't handle. Still a little early for the bigger fish I guess, but plenty of good table fare.

Thanks to AOJ for that report
http://alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/Reports/Fishreport/anglerreport.html

[silversalmon]

Fishing Report for May 10- May 17, 2006 

Emergency Orders and regulation reminders

At this time, there are no Emergency Orders for this area.
The Anchor River downstream of the confluence of the North and South forks will be open five 3-day weekends during the king salmon season, beginning May 20.
Deep Creek and Ninilchik River will open Memorial Day weekend for three 3-day weekends for king salmon.
Fresh waters

Salmon

Local streams along the Sterling Highway are currently closed to all fishing.
Salt waters

Halibut

Fishing for halibut will be improving as we move toward the summer months. Anglers should find success in their favorite fishing areas. This time of year, many halibut are moving into shallow waters and anglers would be wise to give the nearshore areas some effort.
Salmon

Trolling for feeder kings off Bluff Point and north to Ninilchik has been sporadic.
Herring or plastic hootchies or tube flies in green, chartreuse or blue trolled behind dodgers/flashers are effective.
Expect king salmon to start arriving by next week at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon.
Other salt water fishing

Dolly Varden are available off the end of the Homer Spit. Try fishing small silvery or orange spinners for best results.
Lingcod remains closed until July 1.
Anglers trolling for king salmon may catch rockfish incidentally, and these fish can usually be released successfully if caught in less than 60 feet of water.
Shellfish

The next series of good clamming tides will begin May 12-May 16 then May 25-29.
Diggers are reporting many small young clams and few large clams south within several miles of the Clam Gulch access. Go further south or north for adult-sized clams in this area.
Dungeness, King and Tanner crab and shrimp fisheries are currently closed year-round in Cook Inlet and the North Gulf Coast.

Thanks to ADF&G for this report
http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/Region2/weekly/update.cfm?area_key=8

[silversalmon]

TRIP DATE:  5/6
REGION:  Kenai Peninsula
WATER:  Homer
SPECIES:  Kings and halibut

REPORT: Went to Homer on Friday and the weather was a bit nasty. Not sure exactly the name of where we were, but it was where the Cook Inlet meets the Gulf of Alaska. Started catching a few Halibut when the waves got so bad we couldn't even stand up. Had to move and caught a couple more. Moved one more time and got into a good school of Halibut. The bigest was about 30 pounds but we limited out. We then started trolling for Kings and caught two feeders and one spawner. Of course all were bright silver. Actually hooked into a 25-30 pounder but right when we saw how nice of a fish he was, he went under the boat and the prop cut the line. Wish we could have caught bigger Halibut and a few more Kings but all in all it was a decent trip.

Thanks to AOJ for that report
http://alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/Reports/Fishreport/anglerreport.html

[silversalmon]

Sport Fishing Regulations for Homer area

http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/statewide/regulations/2006/southcentral/kenai.cfm

[silversalmon]

Fishing Report for May 17-24

Emergency Orders and regulation reminders

At this time, there are no Emergency Orders for this area.
Fresh waters

Salmon

The Anchor River downstream of the confluence of the North and South forks opens this weekend, May 20-22, for the first of five 3-day weekends. The water is currently high and muddy. The sonar operation started May 15. Fish have been observed in the Anchor at the sonar and downstream.
Deep Creek and Ninilchik River will open May 27, Memorial Day weekend, for three 3-day weekends.
Salt waters

Halibut

Fishing for halibut will be improving as we move toward the summer months. Anglers should find success in their favorite fishing areas. This time of year, many halibut are moving into shallow waters and anglers would be wise to give the nearshore areas some effort.
Daily limit is 2 halibut, possession limit of 4. Herring is the preferred bait.
Salmon

Trolling for feeder kings off Bluff Point would be rated as fair. The peak of the marine king fishery is traditionally May 20-25.
Herring, plastic hootchies, or tube flies in green, chartreuse or blue trolled behind dodgers/flashers are effective.
King salmon are starting to arrive at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon. Fishing has been slow but should improve as the run builds. Herring is the preferred bait.
Kings are also returning to Seldovia and Halibut Cove. Trolling herring and lures works well early in the run.
Other salt water fishing

Dolly Varden are available off the end of the Homer Spit. Try fishing small silvery or orange spinners for best results.
Lingcod remains closed until July 1.
Anglers trolling for king salmon may catch rockfish incidentally, and these fish can usually be released successfully if caught in less than 60 feet of water.
Shellfish

The next series of good clamming tides will run May 25-29.
Diggers are reporting many small young clams and few large clams south within several miles of the Clam Gulch access. Go further south or north for adult-sized clams in this area.
Dungeness, King and Tanner crab and shrimp fisheries are currently closed year-round in Cook Inlet and the North Gulf Coast.

Thanks to ADF&G for that report
http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/Region2/weekly/update.cfm?area_key=8

[silversalmon]

TRIP DATE:  5/20
REGION:  Kenai Peninsula
WATER:  Anchor River
SPECIES:  Kings

REPORT: We headed down on Friday, but when we checked out the river it was way high and very muddy. We decided that we would wait untill morning rather than fish the 12:01 opener. When we woke we checked the river again, and the overnight rain hadn't helped any. We fished for maybe an hour tops. Decided that it was a bust and we headed back to Anchorage. That was one expensive trip...gas was $3.12 in Soldotna...well we've got a summer full of fishing ahead of us. Tight Lines!

Thanks to AOJ for that report
http://alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/Reports/Fishreport/anglerreport.html

[silversalmon]

TRIP DATE:  5/19
REGION:  Kenai Peninsula
WATER:  Anchor River and Homer Spit
SPECIES:  Kings

REPORT: Went out for the opener at Anchor River with the family this last weekend. We couldn't ask for any worse weather- raining and windy except on the last day when we were packing up to leave! The river was high, muddy, and swift; the regular holes were not there. I had no luck at Anchor, but heard through the camp grounds that possibly 3 kings were caught. While at the River tackle shop, I seen a 15lb King that was in someone's bag. So some fish were caught and there are a few fish in the river, hopefully on Memorial Day weekend the rivers will be clear and a little lower, Deep Creek looked high and muddy also when we were driving by.

We also tried our luck at the Homer Spit on the incoming tides. There are a few fish moving in and few people catching on every tide. I lucked out bringing in a ~25 lb King fishing herring under a bobber on the ocean side when the tide was coming in. It wasn't the best fishing trip but we caught our first King of the season and the fishing should just get better and better. Good Luck.

Thanks to AOJ for that report
http://alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/Reports/Fishreport/anglerreport.html

[silversalmon]

Fishing Report for May 24-31, 2006  

Emergency Orders and regulation reminders

At this time, there are no Emergency Orders for this area.
Fresh waters

Salmon

The lower portions, as defined by ADF&G markers, of the Anchor River, Ninilchik River and Deep Creek open to king salmon fishing this weekend, starting at 12:01 a.m., Saturday, May 27, through midnight, Monday, May 29. Bait and treble hooks are allowed.
Anchor River and Deep Creek are high and muddy and likely to remain so through Memorial Day. The cumulative sonar estimate of king salmon on the Anchor River is 437 as of this date. Salmon eggs and Spin-N-Glos up to size 4 are working the best.
The Ninilchik River is also high, but is not as muddy as the Anchor River. The bag limit in the Ninilchik River for king salmon over 20 inches is two, no more than one of which may be a wild fish. Wild fish have an adipose fin. Hatchery fish are missing their adipose fin and have a healed fin clip scar.
Salt waters

Halibut

Most anglers are reaching their halibut bag limits, but it is taking some time as they try several fishing spots.
The Homer Bluff and Flat Island are popular areas for halibut fishing. Best fishing is in waters 100 to 200 feet deep.
Halibut are averaging 15 to 30 pounds with several fish over 100 pounds.
Daily limit is 2 halibut, possession limit of 4. Herring is the preferred bait.
Salmon

The marine fishery is good. Catches are reported from the Glacier Spit area, and from the marine waters from Bluff Point north to Stariski Creek.
Cut or whole herring or plastic hootchies fished with flashers or dodgers at varying depths work well in this fishery.
King salmon are arriving at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon. Fishing has been slow but should improve as the run builds. Fish are averaging 10-15 pounds with some 20 pounders being caught.
Salmon eggs, herring and blue Vibrax spinners in sizes 5-6 are working well.
Kings are also returning to Seldovia and Halibut Cove. Trolling herring and lures works well early in the run.
Other salt water fishing

Dolly Varden are available surf casting off Anchor Point and Whiskey Gulch beaches. Try fishing small silvery or orange spinners for best results.
Lingcod remains closed until July 1.
Anglers trolling for king salmon may catch rockfish incidentally, and these fish can usually be released successfully if caught in less than 60 feet of water.
Shellfish

The next series of good clamming tides will run May 25-29.
Diggers are reporting many small young clams and few large clams south within several miles of the Clam Gulch access. Go further south or north for adult-sized clams in this area.
Dungeness, King and Tanner crab and shrimp fisheries are currently closed year-round in Cook Inlet and the North Gulf Coast.

Thanks to ADF&G for that report
http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/Region2/weekly/update.cfm?area_key=8

[silversalmon]

TRIP DATE:  5/26
REGION:  Kenai Peninsula
WATER:  Homer Fishing Hole
SPECIES:  Chinook

REPORT: Several good days of fishing. Caught and released several and kept 2 jacks and 2 decent sized fish (17 and 23 lbs.) over three days. In response to the lack of bite at the Hole, Fish and Game reports the fish aren't officially here yet. With the water temps being several degrees below the last 8 year average we are back in the normal timing of the run which should be very late May to early June for their arrival. Seems Kings are especially driven to spawn by water temp. So between only early straglers showing up and their confusion of no river to run we only fish two hours before and after high tide or at first light for the morning bite. We do catch fish at first light regardless of tidal flow. We've been using Leviathan flies and lures close to the bottom, sometimes with a herring plug on them.

Thanks to AOJ for that report
http://alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/Reports/Fishreport/anglerreport.html

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Fishing Report for May 31-June 7, 2006



Emergency Orders and regulation reminders

At this time, there are no Emergency Orders for this area.
The lower portions, as defined by ADF&G markers, of the Anchor River, Ninilchik River and Deep Creek will open to king salmon fishing this weekend, starting at 12:01 a.m., Saturday, June 3, through midnight, Monday, June 5. Bait and treble hooks are allowed.
The Anchor River will be open for 3 more weekends, including this weekend.
The Ninilchik River and Deep Creek will be open for 2 more weekends, including this weekend.
The bag limit in the Ninilchik River for king salmon over 20 inches is two, no more than one of which may be a wild fish. Wild fish have an adipose fin. Hatchery fish are missing their adipose fin and have a healed fin clip scar.
Anglers are reminded that fishing for lingcod remains closed until July 1.
Youth-only fisheries

A portion of the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon will be open to fishing only by youth 15 years of age and younger on Saturday, June 3, from 12:01 a.m. to 11.59 p.m. The youth-only fishing area will be posted. The remainder of the Fishing Lagoon will be open to fishing for anglers of any age.
Fresh waters

Salmon

Fishing at Anchor River, Deep Creek, and Ninilchik should improve this weekend, as water levels are receding to a favorable level.
The cumulative sonar estimate to date of king salmon on the Anchor River is 1,184. Salmon eggs are working well.
Salt waters

Halibut

Many anglers are concentrating their efforts near the Homer Bluffs in waters less than 100 feet deep.
Several anglers trolling for king salmon were surprised to catch 50- to 100-pound halibut.
Most halibut anglers had no trouble reaching their bag limits, whether fishing near the Homer Bluffs, Point Pogibshi, 20-25 miles west of the Homer Spit, or in Lower Cook Inlet waters 125- to 200-feet deep.
Daily limit is 2 halibut, possession limit of 4. Herring is the preferred bait.
Salmon

The marine fishery is slow. Catches are reported from the Glacier Spit area, and from the marine waters from Bluff Point north to Stariski Creek.
Cut or whole herring or plastic hootchies fished with flashers or dodgers at varying depths work well in this fishery.
Bright kings averaging 17-20 lbs. are now being caught at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon.
Salmon eggs, herring and pink or orange Vibrax spinners in sizes 5-6 are working well.
Fishing at the Lagoon should improve this week as more fish move in.
Kings are returning to Seldovia and Halibut Cove. Trolling herring and lures work well in this run.
Other salt water fishing

Dolly Varden are available by surf casting off Anchor Point and Whiskey Gulch beaches. Try fishing small silvery or orange spinners for best results.
Anglers trolling for king salmon may catch rockfish incidentally, and these fish can usually be released successfully if caught in less than 60 feet of water.
Shellfish

The next series of good clamming tides will run June 11-16.
Dungeness, King and Tanner crab and shrimp fisheries are currently closed year-round in Cook Inlet and the North Gulf Coast.

Thanks to ADF&G for that report
http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/Region2/weekly/update.cfm?area_key=8

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TRIP DATE:  6/3
REGION:  Kenai Peninsula
WATER:  Homer Salt and Spit Fishin' Hole
SPECIES:  Halibut & Kings

REPORT: Fished the salt on Saturday on a 45 foot charter boat. Glad it was that big as the seas were not kind. Fished in 6-10 foot seas with a frequent 15+ footer slamming the boat. I didn't think one could anchor up in that mess but we did and over a two hour period, got a boat limit of fish--all under 30#. Sunday went out on another (smaller) charter boat into the Inlet. Water was better and fishing was worse. Got a boat limit again but even smaller fish before the winds picked up again and we went home. Late Saturday and Sunday afternoons and Monday morning, I went over to the fishing hole and saw 1 jack caught, 1 hook up lost, 1 fish rising, and a lot of very frustrated anglers.

Thanks to AOJ for that report
http://alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/Reports/Fishreport/anglerreport.html

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Fishing Report for June 07-14, 2006



Emergency Orders and regulation reminders

By Emergency Order, all waters of the English Bay River drainage and Port Graham Subdistrict close to sport fishing for sockeye salmon from 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2006 through 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 31, 2006.
The lower portions, as defined by ADF&G markers, of the Anchor River, Ninilchik River and Deep Creek will open to king salmon fishing this weekend, starting at 12:01 a.m., Saturday, June 10, through midnight, Monday, June 12. Bait and treble hooks are allowed.
The Anchor River will be open for 2 more weekends, including this weekend.
The Ninilchik River and Deep Creek will be open for 1 more weekend.
The bag limit in the Ninilchik River for king salmon over 20 inches is two, no more than one of which may be a wild fish. Wild fish have an adipose fin. Hatchery fish are missing their adipose fin and have a healed fin clip scar.
Anglers are reminded that fishing for lingcod remains closed until July 1.
Fresh waters

Salmon

Fishing at Anchor River, Deep Creek, and Ninilchik River was fair to good last weekend. Expect similar fishing this weekend.
Flows and water clarity continue to improve on the Anchor River and Deep Creek. The Ninilchik River remains low and clear. All three streams will quickly rise and turn muddy with heavy rains. Salmon eggs, small cut herring, spinners and large streamer flies are working best. Preferred fishing time is during the early morning hours and around the flood tide. Try fishing Sunday and Monday for less crowded conditions.
The cumulative sonar estimate to date of king salmon on the Anchor River is 3,013.
Salt waters

Halibut

Anglers found success fishing 25 to 30 miles west of the Homer Spit in waters 150 to 200 feet deep.
Fishermen fishing near the Barren Island found success as well but it's taking longer to reach their bag limits.
Waters near Point Pogibshi and the Homer Bluffs also remain productive.
Halibut harvested are averaging 20-25 pounds with several fish well over 100 lb. •
Daily limit is 2 halibut, possession limit of 4. Herring is the preferred bait.
Salmon

The marine fishery would be rated as fair to good. Catches are reported from the Glacier Spit area, and from the marine waters from Bluff Point north to Stariski Creek. Cut or whole herring or plastic hootchies fished with flashers or dodgers at varying depths work well in this fishery.
Fishing is slow at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon. This run will peak around the middle of June and end in early July. Salmon eggs, herring and blue Vibrax spinners in sizes 5-6 is the preferred bait. The Fishing Lagoon will not open to snagging until sometime in late June.
King salmon are also available in Seldovia. Try Pixies from shore along Seldovia Slough or at the Fish Creek culvert at low tide. Whole herring fished from the bridge at higher tide stages has been productive.
Halibut Cove Lagoon is producing good catches on salmon roe fished under a bobber or try a Mepps 4 or 5.
Other salt water fishing

Dolly Varden are available by surf casting off Whiskey Gulch beach, try fishing small silvery or orange spinners for best results.
Anglers trolling for king salmon may catch rockfish incidentally, and these fish can usually be released successfully if caught in less than 60 feet of water.
Shellfish

The next series of good clamming tides is June 11-16.
Diggers are reporting many small young clams and few large clams south within several miles of the Clam Gulch access. Go further south or north for adult-sized clams in this area.
Please re-bury the clams, that you don't take, neck up as you refill the holes you dug.
Dungeness, King and Tanner crab and shrimp fisheries are currently closed year-round in Cook Inlet and the North Gulf Coast.

Thanks to ADF&G for that report
http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/Region2/weekly/update.cfm?area_key=8