Species You'll Fish For

King Salmon

"Chinook"

May, June, Early-July

Trophy Weight: 50+ lbs.
Average Weight: 17 - 35 lbs.
Average Length: 28 - 50 inches
Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person
Annual Bag Limit: 3/person

Pink Salmon

"Humpies"

July & August

Trophy Weight: 8+ lbs.
Average Weight: 3.5 - 6 lbs.
Average Length: 16 - 25 inches
Daily Bag Limit: 6 per person
Annual Bag Limit: unlimited

Chum Salmon

"Keta" or Silverbrite"

July & August

Trophy Weight: 15+ lbs.
Average Weight: 10 - 18 lbs.
Average Length: 28 - 36 inches
Daily Bag Limit: 6 per person
Annual Bag Limit: unlimited

Silver Salmon

"Coho"

July, August,

& September

Trophy Weight: 20+ lbs.
Average Weight: 8 - 16 lbs.
Average Length: 24 - 30 inches
Daily Bag Limit: 6 per person
Annual Bag Limit: unlimited

Ketchikan Saltwater Fishing Seasons By Month & Species

(The bigger the fish, the better the fishing!)