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 2021 sport fishing regulations for Sitka, Alaska. When's the best time to fish Sitka, Alaska?
King Salmon Fishing Regulations 2021
Daily Limit: 1 King Salmon per person (28 inches or longer)
Non-resident Annual Limit: 4
Peak Time: May, June, July
Silver Salmon Regulations 2021
Daily Limit: 6 per person (no annual limit)
Peak Time: July, August, September
Halibut Fishing Regulations SE Alaska 2021
(Guided)
Daily Limit: 1 Halibut per person
Annual Limit: None
Size: < 50 inches (~60 lbs) or > 72 inches (~200 lbs)
Peak Time: May - September
Alaska Lingcod Fishing Regulations 2021
(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 inches
Season: May 16 - Nov 30
Peak Time: May - September
Black Cod (Sablefish) Fishing Regulations 2021
Daily Limit: 4 per person
Annual Limit (nonresidents): 8 per person
Peak Time: May - September
Salmon Shark Fishing Regulations 2021
Daily Limit: 1 per person
Annual Limit: 2 per person
Peak Time: July - Sept
Pelagic Rockfish Regulations 2021
Species: Black, Dusky, Yellowtail, Widow, Blue, & Dark Rockfish
Daily Limit: 3 per person
Annual Limit: None
Peak Time: May - September
Slope Rockfish Regulations 2021
Species: Shortraker, Silvergray, Rougheye, Redbanded & Vermillion
Daily Limit: 1 per person
Annual Limit: None
Peak Time: May - September
