Unalakleet River

Unalakleet 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 Unalakleet 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

63.8694, -160.7880 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Chum salmonBlack rockfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Chum salmon

  Use scent attractants on your lures; chum salmon have a good sense of smell. Vary your retrieve speed to find what the fish are responding to.

• For Black rockfish

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

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Unalakleet River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Unalakleet 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 Unalakleet River.

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