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Your Guide to the Season

Steamboat Bay’s fishing season runs during the prime months from June through August, with each month offering different exciting opportunities for Alaska’s most iconic species. King salmon, silver salmon, Pacific halibut, lingcod, and rockfish are all available throughout the summer, with certain runs peaking at different times. At Steamboat Bay, there is never a bad time to fish! This overview will help you choose the best dates for the experience you want on the water.

Steamboat Bay Fishing Club Peak Seasons

Species

MAY

JUN

JUL

Aug

King Salmon (Chinook)

Silver Salmon (Coho)

Pacific Halibut

Lingcod

Rockfish

Fish Species Chart

This chart highlights the species you are most likely to encounter on the water and helps you and your guide plan each day around the fish you are most excited to pursue.

Yelloweye Rockfish

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