Regulation reminders:
- The bag limit for Unalaska Bay fresh and saltwaters is 5 salmon per day of which only 2 may be sockeye and 2 may be coho.
- The bag limit for the remainder of Unalaska Island is 5 salmon per day all of which may be sockeye or coho.
- Anglers are reminded that Town Creek (Iliuliuk) is closed to snagging upstream of the markers near the boat launch.
- Remember: the seasonal closure of the saltwaters within 250 yds of Summer’s Bay Creek is in effect as of August 16th.
- All freshwaters of Unalaska Island are closed to snagging year round.
- Anglers are reminded that many of the creeks flowing into Unalaska Bay have closed waters for a portion of the drainage or all of the drainage in some cases. Be sure to keep an eye out for signs marking closed waters and to consult the Southwest Alaska Sportfish regulation booklet for a complete list of sport fishing regulations for Unalaska Bay.
Fishing reports:
- Pink salmon can be found in many local streams, particularly in Town Creek and Margaret’s Bay. Some reports indicate the pink run is later than usual and the fish are very large. There may still be some bright pinks around.
- Silvers are showing up now and some have already been caught in Town Creek. They may also be able to be caught off local beaches this time of year as they travel the near-shore waters waiting to enter freshwaters. Silver runs should peak in mid-September so there should be more than a month of silver fishing left.
- Remember that Summer’s Bay saltwaters are closed within 250 yds of the creek. If the creek is blocked, the beach is still closed within 250 yds of the end of the creek.
- Dollies should still be prevalent in most rivers now, and in many places will likely follow pink salmon as they move into spawning areas. Look to the tail end of deeper holes where pink salmon are holding for the best Dolly fishing.
- The Unalaska Lake drainage is open to fishing for Dolly Varden but closed above the Church Hole for all salmon fishing.
- Halibut continues to be good with recent reports of fish harvested in Nateekin Bay and inside Eider Point.
Contact Tyler Polum or Michelle Stratton at 486-1880 for more sport fishing information.
