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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, Alaska

The 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, Alaska

Bristol 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Aleutians (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Aleutians, Alaska

Aleutians 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

Boat Launch: Aleutians →

4. Katmai (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Katmai, Alaska

Katmai 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

Boat Launch: Katmai →

5. Lake K10 (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Lake K10, Alaska

Lake 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

Boat Launch: Lake K10 →

6. Kah Sheets Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Kah Sheets Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Papkes Landing →

7. Kanalku Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Kanalku Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Kanalku Lake →

8. Kardy Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Kardy Lake, Alaska

Named 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: East Launch →

9. Karheen Lakes (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Karheen Lakes, Alaska

Named 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: Karheen Lakes →

10. Karta Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Karta Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Karta Lake →

11. Kasnyku Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Kasnyku Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Kasnyku Lake →

12. Kasook Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Kasook Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Kasook Lake →

13. Lake Kathleen (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Lake Kathleen, Alaska

Named 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: Lake Kathleen →

14. Kegan Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Kegan Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Kegan Lake →

15. Khvostof Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Khvostof Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Khvostof Lake →

16. Kina Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Kina Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Kina Lake →

17. Klakas Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Klakas Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Klakas Lake →

18. Klawock Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Klawock Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Klawock Lake →

19. Kook Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Kook Lake, Alaska

Named 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, Alaska

Named 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: Krogh Lake →

21. Kugel Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Kugel Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Kugel Lake →

22. Kunk Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Kunk Lake, Alaska

Named 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: East Launch →

23. Kushneahin Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Kushneahin Lake, Alaska

Named 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, Alaska

Named 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: East Launch →

25. Kutlaku Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Kutlaku Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Kutlaku Lake →

26. Ledge Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Ledge Lake, Alaska

Named 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: East Launch →

27. Leduc Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Leduc Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Leduc Lake →

28. Leask Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Leask Lake, Alaska

Named 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: East Launch →

29. Lake Leo (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Lake Leo, Alaska

Named 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: Lake Leo →

30. Leona Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Leona Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Leona Lake →

31. Lieuy Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Lieuy Lake, Alaska

Named 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: East Launch →

32. Lily Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Lily Lake, Alaska

Named 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, Alaska

Named 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: Lindeman Lake →

34. Little Devil Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Little Devil Lake, Alaska

Named 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, Alaska

Named 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, Alaska

Named 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, Alaska

Named 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: East Launch →

38. Little Lagoon (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Little Lagoon, Alaska

Named 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: East Launch →

39. Little Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Little Lake, Alaska

Named 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 Lake →

40. Long Lake (Sockeye Salmon, Brown Bear, Char, Halibut)

Long Lake, Alaska

Named 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: Long Lake →

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