July 17 2026

July is really going by fast.  We are seeing pretty good weather so far, very little rain, and calm seas for the most part.  Pink Salmon have slowed, if this continues it will be a slow year for pinks.  Still seeing Chums on the dock and Silvers are starting to really pick up.  They are still mainly down the coast.  Soapstone was a hot spot and Yakobi Rock.  I heard 30 - 60 feet seemed to be the most productive.  They are also getting bigger, starting to see some bellies on the Silvers.

Halibut has been very consistent.  They are being caught in Cross Sound as well as the inside water in Icy Strait.  The Tides are getting bigger so we shall see if that has an effect on the halibut catch I expect the bigger stronger currents will be good for both salmon and halibut. 175 lb was the biggest last week!

Kelly