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ADF&G Weekly Sport Fishing Report: Sept. 8, 2016

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:

  • Silvers are in at Town Creek! Reports indicate they have been difficult to catch at times though. Remember to observe the markers for snagging by the boat launch and the closed waters markers at the Church Hole.
  • Also look to Captain’s Bay Creek and Nateekin River for other options for silvers. Silvers may also be able to be caught off local beaches as they travel towards freshwaters. Silver runs should peak in mid-September
  • Remember that Summer’s Bay saltwaters are closed within 250 yds of the creek. If the creek mouth is blocked, the beach is still closed within 250 yds of the end of the creek.
  • The Unalaska Lake drainage is open to fishing for Dolly Varden but closed above the Church Hole for all salmon fishing. Dollies often congregate behind schools of spawning pinks and bite readily on most anything that gets their attention!
  • Halibut continues to be good with recent reports of good fishing in Unalga Pass. Other areas with recent success include Nateekin Bay and inside Eider Point.
  • Late summer should be prime-time for catching Dungies. Nateekin and Broad Bay are reported to be hot spots. Dungies often move into shallower water in late-summer, look to shallower waters in the heads of local bays for good dungy fishing.

Contact Tyler Polum or Michelle Stratton at 486-1880 for more sport fishing information.

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