Right now: 40 for steelhead, sit it outTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours
Steelhead, hour by hour
Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.
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Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out
Right now
Water
No reading
Steelhead range 40–55°
Wind
10 mph
From the north
Light
Daylight
Sunset 5:11 pm
Sky
Chance Rain Showers
42% chance of rain
Air
38°F
NWS hourly forecast
Moon
5% lit
Waning crescent
What’s biting
Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Alaska non-tidal regulations for these waters.
No water reading here right now. Steelhead bite in 40–55° water, best near 48°.
Why
Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 2–60 ft down.
Keep
no harvest
Catch and release only today. Kodiak Road Zone: steelhead and rainbow trout are catch-and-release only and must be released immediately. November 1–April 30, only unbaited artificial lures or flies. Alaska changes limits by Emergency Order in season, so check the ADF&G emergency orders the day you fish.
No water reading here right now. Coho salmon bite in 44–58° water, best near 53°.
Why
Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Coho salmon is here May–Oct. Holds 10–120 ft down.
Keep
2 a day (Jan 1–Sep 15); 1 a day (Sep 16–Dec 31)
Open. Keep fish within the limits. Kodiak Road Zone fresh water: chum, coho, pink and sockeye 20" or longer are 5 a day in combination, 5 in possession, only 2 of which may be sockeye, and only 2 coho January 1–September 15 (1 coho from September 16). Under 20", 10 a day. Alaska changes limits by Emergency Order in season, so check the ADF&G emergency orders the day you fish.
No water reading here right now. Sockeye salmon bite in 40–60° water, best near 52°.
Why
Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Sockeye salmon is here Jun–Aug. Holds 1–20 ft down.
Keep
2 a day
Open. Keep fish within the limits. Kodiak Road Zone fresh water: chum, coho, pink and sockeye 20" or longer are 5 a day in combination, 5 in possession, only 2 of which may be sockeye, and only 2 coho January 1–September 15 (1 coho from September 16). Under 20", 10 a day. Alaska changes limits by Emergency Order in season, so check the ADF&G emergency orders the day you fish.
No water reading here right now. Pink salmon bite in 42–60° water, best near 52°.
Why
Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Pink salmon is here Jul–Aug. Holds 1–15 ft down.
Keep
5 a day
Open. Keep fish within the limits. Kodiak Road Zone fresh water: chum, coho, pink and sockeye 20" or longer are 5 a day in combination, 5 in possession, only 2 of which may be sockeye, and only 2 coho January 1–September 15 (1 coho from September 16). Under 20", 10 a day. Alaska changes limits by Emergency Order in season, so check the ADF&G emergency orders the day you fish.
No water reading here right now. Dolly Varden bite in 38–58° water, best near 48°.
Why
Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Dolly Varden is here May–Oct. Holds 1–15 ft down.
Keep
10 a day
Open. Keep fish within the limits. Kodiak: Arctic char/Dolly Varden are 10 a day, 10 in possession, no size limit. Alaska changes limits by Emergency Order in season, so check the ADF&G emergency orders the day you fish.
Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works
Emergency orders in effect
Alaska changes limits and seasons in season. These ADF&G orders cover the Kodiak area and override the limits below where they differ.
A short river at the end of the Kodiak road system, fished from the Pasagshak State Recreation Site for sockeye and coho salmon. ADF&G counts its runs.
Kodiak Road Zone: salmon 20" or longer are 5 a day combined, only 2 sockeye, and only 2 coho through September 15 (1 coho from September 16). Steelhead and rainbow trout are catch-and-release.
Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.
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Buskin River (Kodiak)21 mi · AlaskaBest tomorrow 6 am–6 pm
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Questions people ask
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Pasagshak River (Kodiak)?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Pasagshak River (Kodiak) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Pasagshak River (Kodiak)?
Pasagshak River (Kodiak) is listed on this site for 5 commonly-targeted species: Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Steelhead, Pink Salmon, and 1 more. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.
When is the best time to fish at Pasagshak River (Kodiak)?
It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Pasagshak River (Kodiak) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.
What kind of access does Pasagshak River (Kodiak) have?
Pasagshak River (Kodiak) has shoreline / wading access. There is no pier or boat ramp at this location. Kodiak Road Zone: salmon 20" or longer are 5 a day combined, only 2 sockeye, and only 2 coho through September 15 (1 coho from September 16). Steelhead and rainbow trout are catch-and-release.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Pasagshak River (Kodiak)?
state agency regulations apply at Pasagshak River (Kodiak). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.
Is Pasagshak River (Kodiak) tidal water?
No. Pasagshak River (Kodiak) is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.
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