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Freshwater Fishing Tips
Lures are generally used to catch salmon, trout, and char in freshwater. The use of bait is allowed only from September 15 to November 15. Only unbaited (no scents), artificial lures may be used during the remainder of the year. In fall-run steelhead drainages and high-use cutthroat trout lakes, only unbaited, artificial lures may be used year-round; bait is prohibited.
Spin fishing
Suggested gear:
Species |
Rod |
Line weight |
Lures |
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| Salmon | Medium to medium heavy |
10-12 lb |
Size 3-5 spinners, >¼ oz spoons |
| Steelhead | Medium to medium light |
8-10 lb |
Size 2-3 spinners, 1/8-¼ oz spoons |
| Trout, char | Light |
4-8 lb |
Size 0-2 spinners, <¼ oz spoons |
Fly fishing
Suggested gear:
Species |
Rod |
Flies |
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| Salmon | 8-9 weight | Brightly colored, fluorescent, and dark colored flies (size 2/0-4) |
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| Steelhead | 8-9 weight | Brightly colored, fluorescent, and dark colored flies (size 4-8) |
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| Trout, char | 5-6 weight | Brightly colored to dark flies (size >10) |
Sockeye salmon are notoriously closed-mouthed; however, smaller lures and flies will draw strikes from these finicky fish. Fly patterns for salmon, trout, and char can be found in numerous books and on the internet.
Whichever method you use to catch a salmon, trout, or char, you should consider having an adequate supply of tackle with you, as lures will be lost, and tackle shops may be great distances from where you are fishing.
USDA Forest Service - Tongass National Forest Accessibility Statement
Last Modified: July 11, 2007