It was another week of action. The biters were predominately pinks, but silvers found their way to our lures too.
It was also a week with a lot of families in my boat. That made the fishing extra special.
I started the week fishing with Mark, Kristi, Ben, and Alyssa. A nice mix of silvers and pinks made it into the fish box.
Grandpa and grandma were swapped out in the afternoon for Kelly and Clark. I had an awesome time watching Clark catch, net, and bonk fish. He’s clearly a boy who enjoys fishing.
The following day I was fishing with Scott, Carol, and Steve. Carol and Steve are returning guests but Scott is new to Alaska. Not a bad first day of fishing at all.
Day 2 with Scott, Carol, and Steve was a lot like Day 1. Plenty of action and endless conversations. I look forward to the next time you’re in Alaska.
These guys return more often than the pink salmon do. That’s Jacob, Martin, and Chris. All joking aside, this is their tenth trip to Alaska. I don’t see it slowing down anytime soon.
Jacob finished out Day 1 with this nice silver salmon.
Day 2 was a lot like Day 1. Early morning high tide action on anchor, casting lures when it dropped, then anchoring and trolling on the incoming tide. Three generations of outdoorsmen made for a great couple of days.
The upcoming week is the historic peak of the early silver salmon run. I hope there’s an uptick because the numbers have been “just okay.” I’ve got my fingers crossed. The pinks, I’m not worried about. There are plenty to keep us busy all day.
Come back next Sunday to see what this grand river that owes us nothing has given us.
Fishing Report Week Ending 8/9/26