08-05-2004, 04:45 AM
PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND AREA
POW rpt for 7/26-8/1
Anglers fishing for chinook last week out of the ports of Craig and Klawock spent an average of 15 hours of effort per king salmon, better than the 5-year average of 25 hours/fish. Chinook fishing traditionally slows down at this time of year. Coho salmon fishing was good last week, as it took an average of 2 hours of effort to land a coho, right on the five year average. Halibut came in at 1 hour/fish, better than the five-year average of 2 hours/fish. Anglers are also catching quite a few pinks. Anglers are reminded to check ADF&G 's main web page for in-season regulation changes for king salmon, lingcod and the prohibition on filleting of king, coho and lingcod until returning to port under the emergency order icon. Inquires about in-season changes can also be addressed by calling the POW office at (907) 826-2498 or dropping by the office in Craig.
Fresh water fishing on POW is improving fast as salmon are entering island streams in good numbers. Water levels are currently rising (August 2), with the rain that started falling on Sunday (August 1) and are close to normal levels now. Chum and Pink salmon are the main species entering streams now and numbers are building fast. Try Staney Creek for chum salmon and the Maybeso for pinks and chum. Summer run coho fishing is still good at the outlet of Neck Lake and this fishery will remain good for several more weeks. Anglers can fish both the stream and in the bay (casting from shore or from a skiff) for Neck Lake coho. The Thorne River also has a few coho that have entered already and anglers should also try the Klawock for coho as a few have already entered this stream. Anglers looking for trout fishing on Prince of Wales Island should consider Control, Klawock, Eagle, Red Bay, and No Name Lake as well as the Thorne River drainage just to name a few. Please check the regulation booklet for limits and other regulations that apply to these areas.
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POW rpt for 7/26-8/1
Anglers fishing for chinook last week out of the ports of Craig and Klawock spent an average of 15 hours of effort per king salmon, better than the 5-year average of 25 hours/fish. Chinook fishing traditionally slows down at this time of year. Coho salmon fishing was good last week, as it took an average of 2 hours of effort to land a coho, right on the five year average. Halibut came in at 1 hour/fish, better than the five-year average of 2 hours/fish. Anglers are also catching quite a few pinks. Anglers are reminded to check ADF&G 's main web page for in-season regulation changes for king salmon, lingcod and the prohibition on filleting of king, coho and lingcod until returning to port under the emergency order icon. Inquires about in-season changes can also be addressed by calling the POW office at (907) 826-2498 or dropping by the office in Craig.
Fresh water fishing on POW is improving fast as salmon are entering island streams in good numbers. Water levels are currently rising (August 2), with the rain that started falling on Sunday (August 1) and are close to normal levels now. Chum and Pink salmon are the main species entering streams now and numbers are building fast. Try Staney Creek for chum salmon and the Maybeso for pinks and chum. Summer run coho fishing is still good at the outlet of Neck Lake and this fishery will remain good for several more weeks. Anglers can fish both the stream and in the bay (casting from shore or from a skiff) for Neck Lake coho. The Thorne River also has a few coho that have entered already and anglers should also try the Klawock for coho as a few have already entered this stream. Anglers looking for trout fishing on Prince of Wales Island should consider Control, Klawock, Eagle, Red Bay, and No Name Lake as well as the Thorne River drainage just to name a few. Please check the regulation booklet for limits and other regulations that apply to these areas.
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