Fishing in the Southwest Alaska Region
Explore fishing in the Southwest Alaska Region of Alaska. Kodiak Inlet, Bristol Bay, Aleutians, Katmai, Lake K10, Kah Sh
The inlet streams feeding Kodiak offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Kodiak Inlet (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kodiak Inlet, AlaskaThe inlet streams feeding Kodiak offer good fishing for the region's target species.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
Boat Launch: St Paul Boat Ramp →
2. Bristol Bay (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Bristol Bay, AlaskaBristol Bay offers excellent fishing in the Southwest Alaska with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
3. Aleutians (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Aleutians, AlaskaAleutians offers excellent fishing in the Southwest Alaska with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
4. Katmai (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Katmai, AlaskaKatmai offers excellent fishing in the Southwest Alaska with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
5. Lake K10 (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Lake K10, AlaskaLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwest Alaska of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
6. Kah Sheets Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kah Sheets Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
7. Kanalku Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kanalku Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
8. Kardy Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kardy Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
9. Karheen Lakes (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Karheen Lakes, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
10. Karta Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Karta Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
11. Kasnyku Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kasnyku Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
12. Kasook Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kasook Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
13. Lake Kathleen (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Lake Kathleen, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
14. Kegan Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kegan Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
15. Khvostof Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Khvostof Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
16. Kina Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kina Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
17. Klakas Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Klakas Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
18. Klawock Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Klawock Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
19. Kook Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kook Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
Boat Launch: Tenakee Springs Boat Harbor →
20. Krogh Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Krogh Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
21. Kugel Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kugel Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
22. Kunk Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kunk Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
23. Kushneahin Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kushneahin Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
Boat Launch: Kushneahin Lake →
24. Kwain Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kwain Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
25. Kutlaku Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Kutlaku Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
26. Ledge Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Ledge Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
27. Leduc Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Leduc Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
28. Leask Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Leask Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
29. Lake Leo (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Lake Leo, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
30. Leona Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Leona Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
31. Lieuy Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Lieuy Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
32. Lily Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Lily Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
Boat Launch: Haines Small Boat Harbor →
33. Lindeman Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Lindeman Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
34. Little Devil Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Little Devil Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
Boat Launch: Little Devil Lake →
35. Little Eagle Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Little Eagle Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
Boat Launch: Little Eagle Lake →
36. Little Goat Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Little Goat Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
Boat Launch: Little Goat Lake →
37. Little Humpback Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Little Humpback Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
38. Little Lagoon (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Little Lagoon, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
39. Little Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Little Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
40. Long Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)
Long Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southwest Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
Fishing Tips for the Southwest Alaska Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Alaska; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Southwest Alaska Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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