Even though we’re in between the first and second run of silver salmon, it was another solid week of fishing. Some days were better than others, but it’s hard to complain when fish were being caught everyday.
Mike and Morgan started the week off on the right track. We were back to the dock before lunch with a limit of silver salmon (and a bonus red and pink salmon too!). Not a bad way for the two of them to begin their Alaskan adventure.
Check out this scene in front of Beaver Creek. The last couple of weeks harbor seals have been everywhere. It’s good and bad seeing them in the river. If they are there that means salmon are around. That’s good. It’s also bad because they are after what we are after and they have no limit on how many they can take.
After I finished my day with Mike and Morgan, I was able to take Jane out. It didn’t take her long to catch her limit.
How about that? On the first day of September my boat seat covers were iced over. I was little worried that the Floridians I was fishing would be uncomfortable in freezing temperatures.
Nope.
George and Ben were prepared and handled it fine.
George, Ben, and I sat in the dark and waited for the sun to rise. Before we knew it, we were treated to beautiful 60 degree day on the water.
And a few fish were caught too. Ben had the hot seat and caught his limit. George, however, didn’t have the same luck. He said he’d get ‘em tomorrow.
You know what? He did.
When it was all said and done, on Day 2 both of them ended up with their limit. Ben may have caught more fish in two days, but George got the biggest. Both are winners!
I have to give a special shout out to my friend George. He’s been coming to Alaska since 2005 and is one of the Beaver Creek All Stars. I know I’ve aged since we first met, but George has defied Father Time. It’ll be good to see you and your family next year and hopefully Ben’s too.
Early limits with George and Ben meant Jane and I got to go out. The goal was dinner, but she clearly caught more than that.
The following day I was off which meant more fishing for Jane and I. Jane got her limit thanks to a “phone call” bite with Uncle Mike and Aunt Mary Jo. At least I wasn’t completely shut out like the previous trips with Jane.
Well, that’s about it for the fishing report. Enjoy the rest of your Labor Day weekend.
BONUS PHOTOS FROM THE WEEK.
Fishing Report Week Ending 8/30/26