Kanektok River Fishing Reports 2009

 

Weather:

Though the summer months are Alaska's most temperate, the weather is still volatile and moody. A balmy sun-filled day can change quickly as the wind blows in the clouds and rain. Proper clothing can ensure everyone's comfort and enjoyment.

7 day weather forecast for Quinhagak,

LOWER BASE CAMP FISHING REPORT
FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 20TH TO 27TH

WATER TEMPERATURE AND CLARITY:

The water temperature has been right around 47 to 48 degrees. The clarity of the upper river has been unreal for this time of year. Since we arrived on June 6th the river has dropped 16 inches. The lower 10 miles of the river is pumping mud off a tundra bank so the clarity is only around 18 inches.

WEATHER CONDITIONS:

We have pretty much had it all since we got here in early June. When we were setting up camp June 6th to 20th we had temperatures as high as 92 and lows to 30. This week we have had temps from 40 to 65 with quite a lot of rain and cloudy days with a couple nice sunny days.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK:

The highlight for me this week is that the Kings are here and not late like last year!!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

The best guides, service, food and fishing of any of the camps I’ve been to in the last twenty years. The Duncan’s.

WILDLIFE SPOTTED:

We have only seen one Bear so far but we are starting to see lots of tracks on the gravel bars. As always we are seeing lots of birds: Mallards, Teal, Pintails, Widgeon and Harlequins. We are also seeing all the shore birds along with lots of Eagles and a couple of Ospreys.

COMMENTS FOR THE WEEK:

The overall fishing for Kings this week has been good to average. We’ve been getting pushes of Kings pretty much everyday but haven’t seen a real heavy push yet. The numbers of Kings caught everyday is much higher than last year. Our largest King so far this year was right around 45lbs, caught by Fred Hansen from New York. ADFG says the commercial catch is average compared to the years past (excluding last year). We are starting see lots of Chums stacking up on the gravel bars and back waters with a few marching Sockeyes. The Rainbow fishing has been excellent with the low clear water with one fish as large as 27 inches! We have even caught a few Arctic Char already.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK:


Dale Miller Jr. with a Bright 2009 King

 

• For the archived fishing reports see 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008

 

Weather:

Though the summer months are Alaska's most temperate, the weather is still volatile and moody. A balmy sun-filled day can change quickly as the wind blows in the clouds and rain. Proper clothing can ensure everyone's comfort and enjoyment.

10 day weather forecast for Quinhagak,