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Orvis Clearwater 9 ft 8 wt Fly Rod
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Saltwater & Coast
Fly Fishing
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Passage Canal Fishing Guide
Alaska
Whittier's fjord in western Prince William Sound, where boat anglers troll or mooch for coho and hatchery-stocked Chinook salmon.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Passage Canal for chinook salmon and coho salmon. In October, chinook salmon and coho salmon are in season. There is 1 shop within 45 miles; the closest is Lakeview Outfitters in Cooper Landing, about 43 mi away. Russian River is also nearby if you want to make a trip of it.
Season at a Glance
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
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What You'll Catch
Passage Canal Species
Images: Michael Humling, USFWS; Timothy Knepp, USFWS. Public domain.
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
Nothing specific listed for October. Try a neighboring month. marks species in season in October.
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Chinook Salmon
Fly 10 ft 9 or 10 wt rod, sink-tip line, 15 to 20 lb leader.
Spin / Cast 9 to 10.5 ft medium-heavy casting rod, line-counter or levelwind reel, 20 to 30 lb line.
Coho Salmon
Fly 9 to 10 ft 8 wt rod, sink-tip line, 12 lb leader.
Spin / Cast 8.5 to 9 ft medium rod, 3000 spinning reel, 10 to 15 lb line.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Passage Canal
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Within 45 Miles
Shops Near Passage Canal
Farther Out
Within 25 Miles
Guides and Charters Near Passage Canal
Charter
Crazy Ray's Adventures Whittier
Whittier, Alaska· Under 1 mi
Lot 9 Harbor View Dr 907-315-5382
Charter
Alaska Good Time Charters
Whittier, Alaska· Under 1 mi
Harbor Slip C-1 907-373-7447
Per their website: Full-Day Trips
Make It a Trip
Nearby Water
Rivers & Streams · Alaska
Russian River
The Kenai Peninsula river that meets the upper Kenai near Cooper Landing, with coho from late summer and rainbow trout early and late in the season. Closed to Chinook.
Coho Salmon · Rainbow Trout
Rivers & Streams · Alaska
Ship Creek
A creek in downtown Anchorage where king salmon return in June and coho salmon in August. Check ADF&G emergency orders before fishing for kings.
Chinook Salmon · Coho Salmon
Saltwater & Coast · Alaska · About 55 mi
Resurrection Bay
Seward's bay, with kings from mid-May through June and silvers from late June into September, fished from boats and from the beaches and harbor breakwaters.
Coho Salmon · Chinook Salmon
Rivers & Streams · Alaska
Kenai River
A glacial river with late summer coho and rainbows that grow fat on salmon eggs. Historically famous for giant kings, but king fishing has been closed in recent years, so check ADF&G emergency orders.
Rainbow Trout · Coho Salmon