There are five species of Pacific Salmon, Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Chum and Pinks comprising one of the most valuable fishery resources of the United States. We primarily target Chinook and Coho Salmon with incidental opportunities for other species. Our primary technique of harvesting Salmon is trolling, typically dragging 2 to 4 lines 75’ to 150’ below the surface. In the early season all Salmon efforts are concentrated on the coast. Deer Harbor holds and ample supply of feeder Kings. Surge Bay, Hochtaheen, Soapstone and Cross Sound are names you will never forget after fishing with us. Additional tactics utilized are “Darting” or “Mooching”. This is a very effective and a fun way of harvesting your fish when large numbers of Coho Salmon are bubbling near the surface, usually in July and August when the Cohos are migrating toward their annual spawning rivers.

Chinook(King) Salmon

Average size 18 to 22 pounds, up to 135 pounds. Soft in texture, very rich in oil, and seperates into large flakes, making it excellent for salads and recipes calling for large pieces. Chinook salmon are the largest of the Pacific salmon, with some individuals growing to more than 100 pounds. These huge fish are rare, as most Chinook are under 50 pounds.

Bag Limit:

The bag and possession limit is one King Salmon 28 inches or greater in length; except during May when the bag and possession limit is two King Salmon 28 inches or greater in length with an annual limit of five Kings.

Coho(Silver) Salmon

Average size 5 to 8 pounds, up to 25 lbs. Cohos have deep red meat and is of firm texture, and breaks into smaller flakes, making it attractive for hot dishes and salads. These run from late spring through summer and contains less oil than Kings.

Bag Limit:

The bag limit for Cohos, Chum, Pink and Sockeye salmon are 6 of each species daily and 12 of each species in possession, all must exceed 16 inches in length.

The Chinook (King) salmon is the main prize, the current Alaska state record sport caught Chinook weighed in at 97.25 lbs. The Coho (Silver) salmon is considered Alaska's greatest sport fish. The current state record Coho is 26 lbs.