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Pasagshak River (Kodiak) fishing conditions · Alaska

Sit it outno steelhead window clears the bar in 36 hours

Steelhead is the best bet here today.

Small Craft Advisory until Wednesday 5 pm
Log a trip here
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.

  1. 4012 pm
  2. 40
  3. 40
  4. 403 pm
  5. 40
  6. 40
  7. 406 pm
  8. 40
  9. 40
  10. 339 pm
  11. 33
  12. 33
  13. 40Sun
  14. 40
  15. 40
  16. 403 am
  17. 40
  18. 40
  19. 406 am
  20. 40
  21. 40
  22. 409 am
  23. 40
  24. 40
  25. 4012 pm
  26. 40
  27. 40
  28. 403 pm
  29. 40
  30. 40
  31. 306 pm
  32. 30
  33. 30
  34. 309 pm
  35. 30
  36. 30
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.

Steelhead

Steelhead

Oncorhynchus mykiss

40Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

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.

Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Kodiak Road Zone

Season here: Oct–Apr. More on steelhead

Coho Salmon

Coho salmon

Oncorhynchus kisutch

5Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

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.

Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Kodiak Road Zone

Season here: May–Oct. More on coho salmon

Sockeye Salmon

Sockeye salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

5Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

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.

Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Kodiak Road Zone

Season here: Jun–Aug. More on sockeye salmon

Pink Salmon

Pink salmon

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

5Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

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.

Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Kodiak Road Zone

Season here: Jul–Aug. More on pink salmon

Dolly Varden

Dolly Varden

Salvelinus malma

5Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

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.

Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Kodiak Road Zone

Season here: May–Oct. More on Dolly Varden

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer29.35 inHg

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:11 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow8:38 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Major solunarToday 10:40 am–12:40 pm
  • Minor solunarToday 3:40 pm–4:40 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 11:10 pm–1:10 am

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.

From the ADF&G emergency order list, checked daily; the list last changed Nov 5. Read the order itself before you fish.

Fish in the river

Daily Alaska Department of Fish and Game counts at this water, against the last four seasons. Every Alaska count station

  • Pasagshak Chinook

    No 2026 count

    A typical 2023–2024 run: 2.

    Most fish pass Aug 4 – Aug 4, half by Aug 4.

  • Pasagshak Chum

    6 counted in 2026

    Counting ended Aug 13. A typical 2022, 2023 and 2025 run: 34.

    Most fish pass Jul 27 – Aug 14, half by Aug 12.

  • Pasagshak Coho

    No 2026 count

    A typical 2024–2025 run: 8.

    Most fish pass Aug 13 – Aug 13, half by Aug 13.

  • Pasagshak Pink

    6 counted in 2026

    Counting ended Aug 13. A typical 2022 and 2024 run: 7.

    Most fish pass Aug 9 – Aug 13, half by Aug 13.

  • Pasagshak Sockeye

    3,484 counted in 2026

    Counting ended Aug 13. A typical 2022–2025 run: 4,931.

    Most fish pass Jul 4 – Aug 9, half by Jul 25.

  • Pasagshak Steelhead

    No 2026 count

    A typical 2024 run: 86.

    Most fish pass Jun 25 – Jun 25, half by Jun 25.

Counts are fish past the station, not a catch forecast, and are preliminary. Checked daily; the numbers last changed Nov 5.

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game publishes a report for the state.

Licenses and rules: Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

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.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

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65Marginal

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.