Plan a Fishing Trip to Goodnews Bay, AK

1 guideBest months: April, May, June, July

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What's Biting in Goodnews Bay Right Now

Lingcod

ExcellentVarious

Dolly Varden

ExcellentVarious

Pacific Cod

Excellentsaltwater

Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Trolling

Halibut

Excellentsaltwater

Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing

Rockfish

ExcellentVarious

Steelhead

ExcellentVarious

Coho Salmon

GoodVarious

What's Biting By Month

Peak

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Top Fishing Guides in Goodnews Bay

Goodnews River Lodge

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Goodnews River Lodge is an Alaska fly in fishing lodge and is the only full service fishing lodge on the entire 3 branch river system in Alaska.

Goodnews Bay, Alaska

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For Your Target Species

Salmon Egg Cure

Cure and dye your own salmon eggs for bait

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Salmon Fly Patterns

Intruder, egg, and streamer patterns for king and silver salmon

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For the Season

Waterproof Backpack

Keeps electronics and gear dry in downpours and spray

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Anti-Fog Sunglasses Spray

Keep polarized lenses clear in humid and rainy conditions

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Trip Essentials

Fishing Pliers

Saltwater-resistant pliers with split ring tool and line cutter

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Waterproof Dry Bag

Roll-top bag for phone, wallet, and keys — keeps everything dry

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Things to Do in Goodnews Bay

Activities for your non-fishing days

Kayaking & Paddleboarding

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Alaska Fishing License

License: Sport fishing license

Largemouth Bass are not native to Alaska and are only found in a few stocked lakes, primarily in the Southeast region.