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Resurrection Bay Fishing Guide

Alaska

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.

Trip at a Glance

Anglers come to Resurrection Bay for chinook salmon and coho salmon. October is off-peak for the main species here. There are 2 shops within 45 miles (1 fly, 1 bait and tackle); the closest is Lakeview Outfitters in Cooper Landing, about 31 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

Resurrection Bay Species

Chinook Salmon

Chinook Salmon

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Best: May to Jun

Coho Salmon

Coho Salmon

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Best: Jul to Sep

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.

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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 Resurrection Bay

    Fly Rods

    Orvis Clearwater 9 ft 8 wt Fly Rod

    An 8 weight handles bass bugs, redfish flats, and wind. The most versatile warmwater and inshore size.

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    Within 45 Miles

    Shops Near Resurrection Bay

    Farther Out

    Within 25 Miles

    Guides and Charters Near Resurrection Bay

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    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

    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

    Saltwater & Coast · Alaska · About 55 mi

    Passage Canal

    Whittier's fjord in western Prince William Sound, where boat anglers troll or mooch for coho and hatchery-stocked Chinook salmon.

    Coho Salmon · Chinook Salmon