Sitka, Alaska is home of the most productive fishing grounds for salmon, halibut, and cod in all of Alaska. Guests typically catch a variety of these species on every fishing day. Below is the list of the 2020 sport fishing regulations for Sitka, Alaska. Learn more about the best month to fish Sitka, Alaska.
Daily Limit: 1 King Salmon per person (28 inches or longer)
Non-resident Annual Limit:
January 1 through June 30: 3 per person
July 1-7: 2 per person
July 8 through Dec 31: 1 per person
Peak Time: May and June
Silver Salmon Regulations 2020
Daily Limit: 6 per person (no annual limit)
Size: 16 inches or longer
Peak Time: July, August, & September
Halibut Fishing Regulations SE Alaska 2020
(Guided)
Daily Limit: 1 Halibut per person
Annual Limit: None
Size: < 45 inches (~43 lbs) or > 80 inches (~277 lbs)
Peak Time: May - September
Alaska Lingcod Fishing Regulations 2020
(Non-Residents)
Daily Limit: 1 Ling Cod per person
Annual Limit: 2 per person (one of which is 30-35 inches and other is > 55 inches)
Size: 30-35 inches or > 55
Season: May 16 - Nov 30
Peak Time: May - September
Black Cod (Sablefish) Fishing Regulations 2020
Daily Limit: 4 per person
Annual Limit (nonresidents): 8 per person
Peak Time: May - September
Salmon Shark Fishing Regulations 2020
Daily Limit: 1 per person
Annual Limit: 2 per person
Peak Time: July - Sept
Pelagic Rockfish Regulations 2020
Species: Black, Dusky, Yellowtail, Widow, Blue, & Dark Rockfish
Daily Limit: 3 per person
Annual Limit: None
Peak Time: May - September
Nonpelagic Rockfish Regulations 2020
Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced that the retention of nonpelagic rockfish will be prohibited during 2020 in all Southeast waters. Nonpelagic rockfish include Yelloweye, Quillback, Tiger, Copper, China, Canary, & Rosethorn rockfish. The following regulations are effective 12:01 a.m. January 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021.
Slope Rockfish Regulations 2020
Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced that opportunity for slope rockfish species will be open April 3, 2020 through January 31, 2021.
Species: Shortraker, Silvergray, Rougheye, Redbanded & Vermillion
Daily Limit: 1 per person
Annual Limit: None
Peak Time: May - September
