Alaska’s best king run falling on hard times What’s acknowledged as the best king salmon run in Alaska if not the world is running at a historic low this year, prompting state officials to limit king fishermen to catch-and-release only, and no bait, on the legendary Nushagak and all... Read more
Is bait right or needed for early Kenai kings?
Fishing June 21, 2017
By Lee Leschper The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has legalized the use of bait for early run king salmon on the lower Kenai River as of today. That means serious king fishermen can now start plunking big balls of salmon eggs and sweetening plugs with herring fillets... Read more
When is a halibut too big to keep? Hot
Fishing June 3, 2017
By Lee Leschper A halibut pushing 400 pounds landed last week in Petersburg has raised a recurring question about releasing larger halibut. When is a halibut too big to keep? When should the fish of a lifetime be released instead of added to the fish box? The largest halibut... Read more
Smoked Candy Salmon Strips Hot
Fishing Jun 9, 2018
When is a halibut too big to keep? Hot
Fishing Jun 3, 2017
No bait or multiple hooks on Kenai until Aug. 15
Fishing Jul 29, 2020
