The fishing season kicks off in earnest in May in Petersburg, Alaska. You can take advantage of this time and future fishing dates by booking directly with Island Point Lodge. Before doing so, we have some things to get you started on your fishing journey before you decide to book with us. Here is a brief look ahead to the fishing season in Petersburg, Alaska.

What Are Important Fishing Season Dates?

Here are the upcoming dates ideal for fishing in Petersburg, Alaska.

  • May 13 – May 22: Halibut Fishing and Dungeness Crab is great.
  • May 24 – June 2: Halibut Fishing and Dungeness Crab is great.
  • June 3 – June 9: Trolling for King Salmon. Kings should begin to enter the estuary and rivers. Dungeness Crab is excellent.
  • June 10 – June 16: Trolling for King Salmon, Kings are in the river. Halibut fishing. Dungeness Crab fishing is excellent.
  • June 15: Commercial season opens for Dungeness Crab.
  • June 17 – June 23: Trolling for Kings, Kings are in the rivers. Halibut fishing. Dungeness Crab is good.
  • June 24 – June 30: Trolling for Kings, Sockeye should begin to enter the estuary and rivers. Halibut fishing and Dungeness Crab are excellent.
  • July 1 – July 7: Trolling and river fishing for Kings. Halibut fishing. Dungeness Crab is good. Sockeye salmon are in the rivers. Halibut fishing is good too.
  • July 8 – July 14: Trolling and river fishing for Kings. Sockeye Salmon are in the rivers. Halibut fishing is good too.
  • July 15 – July 21: King and Sockeye Salmon in the rivers. Kings are getting dark. Halibut fishing is good too.
  • July 22 – July 28: King and Sockeye Salmon in the rivers. Kings are dark. Halibut fishing is good too.
  • July 29 – Aug. 4: King and Sockeye Salmon in the rivers. Kings are dark. Pink and Chum Salmon should be making their presence. Halibut fishing.
  • Aug. 5 – Aug. 11: Same as the previous week. Silver (Coho) Salmon should begin to show up in salt water. Halibut fishing is excellent.
  • Aug. 12- Aug. 18: King and Sockeye should be ending. Pink, Chum, and Silver Salmon fishing is on the increase. Halibut fishing is excellent.
  • Aug. 19 – Aug. 25: Same as the previous week. More Silvers in the river. Halibut fishing is excellent.
  • Aug. 26 – Sept. 1: Same as last week. Silvers are more predominant. Halibut fishing is excellent.
  • Sept. 2 – Sept. 8: Pink and Chum on the decrease, with Silver Salmon river fishing being excellent. Halibut fishing is excellent.
  • Sept. 9 – Sept. 15: Silver Salmon river fishing is excellent throughout September as well as Halibut fishing.

When Should You Visit Alaska?

That’s ultimately up to you, but we have some suggestions. Please look at some of our fishing packages and rates during the Petersburg, Alaska, fishing season.

  • One Week Trip: This rate applies from May 10 to Sept. 20, including three meals daily, boats, fuel, freezer space, rod, and reel, and we will filet all of your catches.
  • 2023 Black Bear and Halibut Fishing: This rate includes self-guided bear hunting tours and access to peak Halibut fishing season in May and June only.

Get Ready For Fishing Season In Alaska

Fishing season in Petersburg, Alaska, is a moment you should not pass up. Book directly now to secure your place at Island Point Lodge. You should know about our Large Group Special. For groups of 12 or more, receive a $100 discount off your 2023 fishing trip. Hurry and book now because we are one of the top Alaskan fishing lodges for anglers. To plan your Alaskan getaway, please visit us online or call 800-352-4522.