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Seasonal Guidelines
The chart below is a guideline of when the fishing may be best for the type of fish you want to catch. These times are not guaranteed. However, as you can see, there is almost always something to catch in the waters around Ketchikan.
Species of Fish Available During the Week Beginning:
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SPECIES
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MAY
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JUNE
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JULY
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AUG
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SEPT
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P = Peak Season A = Available
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15
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29
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12
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26
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10
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24
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7
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21
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4
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18
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Chinook Salmon (King) Avg. size 25-50 lbs. Trophy size 60 lbs.
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A
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A
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P
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P
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P
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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Coho Salmon (Silver) Avg. size 12-15 lbs. Trophy size 18 lbs.
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A
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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Pink Salmon Avg. size 4-7 lbs. Trophy size 10 lbs.
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A
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P
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P
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P
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P
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A
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Halibut Avg. size 25-100 lbs. Trophy size 100 lbs.
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A
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A
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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Red Snapper Avg. size 10-15 lbs.
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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A
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A
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Bottom Fish Many Species Available
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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