Juneau Salmon Fishing Season
The Southeast Alaska fishing and tourism industry is great in Juneau. Both are vital to the economy so it treats its visitors well. Juneau, being the capital of Alaska also offers unique historical landmarks to visiting tourists.
Whether you’re a tourist from a cruise or a sports angler, mixing sight-seeing and fishing in Juneau Alaska is a must.
The geography around Juneau is composed of steep mountains, coniferous forests with nearby islands all part of the Southeastern archipelagos. Taking a chartered fishing boat in Juneau is an ideal way to experience the natural beauty of the area while doing some Southeast Alaska fishing. The local captain can give you insight of the availability of different salmon species depending on the calendar.
The Juneau salmon fishing season is between mid-May to September. The most preferred and number one target species is the king (chinook) salmon. The peak season for fishing the chinook salmon in Juneau is late May into June. The coho salmon runs a close second to the king salmon in popularity. The height of their season is late August to early September. The sockeye salmon is another popular fish as when fresh, it’s the most flavorful salmon. You can find the sockeye at it’s peak season in Juneau in July. The pink salmon or humpback (humpies) are the backbone of the commercial fishing industry in Alaska. This species is great for canning and are available in mid-July through August. The chum salmon is great if you just want to enjoy the experience of fishing. They are not particularly sought after fish but are good for smoking.
Another fish species that Southeast Alaska is known for is the halibut due to their gargantuan size of up to 200 pounds or more. The Juneau fishing season for halibut is June to September and is plenty stable throughout.
The catch rate for salmon and halibut fishing for Juneau for varies from year to year. For a tourist that’s visiting and has heard about the wonders of Southeast Alaska fishing, getting a chartered boat really is the way to go. Not only is it safer to get a U.S. Coast Guard licensed boat, an experienced captain will be knowledgeable on where the fish are and will do his utmost to help you catch fish.
So what are you waiting for? Get a group of friends together and hire a boat to marvel at the beauty of Juneau Alaska and enjoy the Southeast Alaska fishing season!
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