Fishing Sitka Alaska
Get advice and information on salmon, steelhead and halibut fishing
in Sitka Alaska
Also see
Alaska salmon fishing
and
halibut fishing in
Alaska
Due in part to
a unique location along the Inside Passage and
fronting the Pacific Ocean, fishing
in Sitka Alaska is world class. Sport fishermen will find the
abundant waters of Sitka well stocked with halibut,
steelhead and every type of salmon.
Alaska's biggest recreational saltwater fishery for king salmon is
in Sitka as is the one of the biggest fisheries for silver salmon.
The city of
Sitka, Alaska encompasses Baranof Island, Yakobi Island and western
Chicagof Island. These three areas add up to a total of 4,710
square miles making Sitka the largest city in the United States.
There are opportunities for freshwater fishing in Sitka, but most effort
is focused on saltwater fishing. Anglers will find king salmon
fishing in Sitka particularly good with 60 to 70 pound fish caught regularly
during the season. The annual Sitka Salmon Derby is of special
interest to competitive anglers.
 Salmon
Fishing In Sitka Alaska At The Derby
Each year in late May, the Sitka Salmon Derby takes place.
Angling tourists and local sport fishermen vie for large salmon to
win the prize for the biggest fish. Prize money is awarded to
the first, second and third largest fish caught. The contest
is open to all charter boat operators and their clients.
Tourist Fishing In Sitka Alaska
Like in many other coastal cities in Alaska, fishing is important
to the livelihood of Sitka. In fact, the number of fishing
guides in Sitka
doubled between 1992 and 1998. On any given day, there are
more than 30 fishing charter boats in Sitka, Alaska in operation. This makes it easy
for anglers to enhance their Sitka fishing experience with a
seasoned guide.
Weather for fishing in Sitka
The weather in Sitka is mild and comfortable for fishing.
Summer temperatures range from the middle 50's through the upper
60's. Winter temperatures average from the teens up to the low
40's. Because Sitka is located in the middle of the Tongass
National Forest, a temperate rain forest, the climate is very moist.
Typical rainfall in Sitka reaches 94 inches of rain annually.
Anglers should be prepared with proper rain gear.
Getting to Sitka
Visitors can get to Sitka by air or marine transit only.
The Alaskan Marine Highway System offers ferry service from Juneau
and Ketchikan into Sitka. Alaska's major air operator, Alaska
Airlines offers daily service into Sitka. Float planes can
also be chartered for private tours. And of course, many
fishing tourists come to Sitka on cruise ships and try their hand at
Alaska cruise fishing.
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