Pacific Cod Fishing in Alaska

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Cast Away Charters

At Cast Away Charters, we offer charter fishing boat tours, whale watching boat tours, and water taxi services out of Juneau Alaska's Auke Bay. On your fishing boat charter, we will fish for King and Coho salmon or Halibut and Pacific cod. Whale watching tours are more relaxing as we don't have to try so hard to catch them and if we did they wouldn't fit in our net any way.

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Juneau, Alaska

Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: poor

Low activity season. Pacific Cod are less active and catches may be limited. Consider targeting other species.

BEST

GOOD

FAIR

POOR

Pacific Cod

Various

Pacific Cod fishing in AK: focus on seasonal forage and water conditions near Homer. Use natural presentations and adjust depth with temperature and current.

How to Catch Pacific Cod

Typical Size

Length: Varies by fishery

Weight: Varies by fishery

Habitat

•Local structure and edges
•Current seams
•Bait concentrations
•Depth changes

Where & When to Fish

Target Locations

•Current seams
•Points/edges
•Structure holding bait

Best Times

•Dawn/dusk and nights
•Moving tides or peak current

Bias patterns to Homer area: use local structure (passes/bridges for coastal; channels/points for inland) and match depth to temperature.

Pacific Cod Fishing Regulations in Alaska

Open Season

Year-round

Daily Bag Limit

No limit

Size Limit

No size limit

License Required

Saltwater fishing license

Check specific area regulations for closures or gear restrictions. Regulations may vary by area and time of year.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Alaska state wildlife agency before fishing.

Popular Cities for Pacific Cod Fishing in Alaska

Seward Homer Kenai Kodiak Sitka Soldotna Valdez Ketchikan

Other Popular Species in Alaska

White Bass Carp Largemouth Bass Blue Catfish Flathead Catfish Bluegill Hybrid Striped Bass Spotted Bass