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Capt. Bruce McLean
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, June 08, 2001 - 7:38 pm: | |
Subject: Cook Inlet/Deep Creek
Here's an update for June....the early King Salmon run was poor fishing in the Salt Water. The fish must have gotten by as the fishing in the local rivers is OK. Halibut fishing is starting to pick up, the next series of tides should bring in some good fish. The second run of the Kenai Kings should start with the larger tides coming the first part of July. If you want some further info check out my website at www.CookInletCharters.com |
John Baker
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2000 - 7:34 pm: | |
Subject: Background info on Cook Inlet, part II
Halibut fishing from Deep Creek into Cook Inlet also requires some careful planning. The advantages of fishing from Deep Creek (recreation area, the town name is Ninilchik) is that you can fish for kings on the same trip (at proper times), and the travel time to the fishing grounds is relatively short, 45 minutes on average. But the tides play a role in the time of day fishing is done, and the ease of which you can fish- moreso than at other Alaska locations. Since halibut fishing is generally done with the boat on anchor, and the anchoring is done in an area where high tidal flows happen with the moon cycle twice a month, it stands to reason that choosing a time when the tide change is small will help your fishing. That doesn't mean your catch will be bigger or faster, just easier- lighter sinkers, more time at slack tide, etc. Always ask your guide to look at the tide book and advise you when the tide is small, and try to plan your trip accordingly. Also, a little dose of reality: We all have fantastic catches with huge fish and arm-numbing fights. But the reality is that, statistically speaking, an average halibut is about 20 lbs. If you catch a 50lb'er, be pleased. If you break the century mark, be ecstatic! Have realistic expectations, choose your tides, and bring proper clothing. This will prevent disappointment. |
John Baker
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2000 - 7:21 pm: | |
Subject: Background info on fishing Cook Inlet
I noticed some comments about slow fishing from Deep Creek. As a guide operating in the area, I may have some info that may be helpful to those planning a trip to the area.
There are two species prevelant in Cook Inlet from Deep Creek: pacific halibut and chinook (king) salmon. Both require a boat to fish in saltwater in this area, and both types of fishing are affected by the high tidal currents that appear twice a month. You can be disappointed if you don't understand how and when to fish for each.
King salmon are fished by trolling in saltwater, near shore in relatively shallow water. Generally, trolling is done on the rising tide until high tide onshore. This is partially due to the fact that kings and halibut are normally fished for on the same trip, and the slack (no water movement at tide change) tide at high tide is time to move the boat out deeper for halibut fishing. The other reason for trolling on the incoming tide is that kings seem to bite better on the rising tide. First run kings are in the area from early May to mid June and average a relatively small 30 lbs. Second run kings are huge, up to 80 lbs, and come through in early July. There is a better chance of catching a first run because there are more fish passing through then. If you choose to fish for kings outside those windows, you will be disappointed.
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willie
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 09, 2000 - 4:47 pm: | |
Subject: Deep Creek fishing
Strong tides made fishing very slow. |
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