John River

John River is a river flowing through Alaska, United States. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At John River, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

66.9136, -151.6540 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Alaska

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Alaska. Conditions at John River may vary.

Rainbow troutChinook salmonCoho salmonSockeye salmonArctic graylingDolly varden

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Chinook salmon

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to, as their preferences can change daily.

• For Coho salmon

  When fishing for Coho in rivers, focus on areas with current breaks, such as behind rocks or logs, as they often hold in these spots. Vary your retrieve speed to find what the fish are responding to.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Alaska.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to John River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Alaska before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like John River.

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