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Goodnews Bay, AK Fishing Trip — January

Your Goodnews Bay, AK Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 29°F / Low 18°F8.1" rain · 20 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

7 species
Pacific CodGood
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
Dolly VardenLow
Dolly Varden
Various
HalibutLow
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling

January Weather in Goodnews Bay

29°F
Avg High
18°F
Avg Low
8.1"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

1 in Goodnews Bay + 3 Nearby

Togiak River Lodge - Togiak River Lodge
Togiak River Lodge

Togiak River Lodge

4.9(135)Top Rated

The Togiak River Lodge has arguably the best Alaska Silver Salmon fishing in the world.

Salmon
Togiak, Alaska
Goodnews River Lodge - Goodnews River Lodge
Goodnews River Lodge

Goodnews River Lodge

4.3(16)

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
Alaska's Bearclaw Lodge - Alaska's Bearclaw Lodge
Alaska's Bearclaw Lodge

Alaska's Bearclaw Lodge

5(7)Top Rated

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge is where epic Bristol Bay fishing, breathtaking scenery and a family-run lodge that feels like home, combine to offer

Aleknagik, Alaska
Alaska West Lodge - Bennett, Andrew
Bennett, Andrew

Alaska West Lodge

4(4)

Deneki Outdoors operates premier fishing lodges in the most sought-after locations: Alaska, The Bahamas, and Chile.

inshore
Quinhagak, Alaska
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Coho Salmon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Lingcod

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Dolly Varden

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Pacific Cod

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Alaska Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$29
Non-Resident$145
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. King salmon stamp required additionally.

Buy License Online — Alaska

Species Regulations

Pacific Cod
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

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

Lingcod
Season:Varies by area
Bag Limit:Varies by area
Size Limit:Varies by area

Lingcod regulations are complex and vary widely by location. Consult the ADF&G sport fishing regulations for the specific area.

Rockfish
Season:Varies by area and species
Bag Limit:Varies by area and species
Size Limit:Varies by area and species

Rockfish regulations are complex and vary greatly by management area and species. Retention of some rockfish species may be prohibited in certain areas.

Steelhead
Season:Varies by location and time of year
Bag Limit:Varies by location
Size Limit:Varies by location

Steelhead regulations are highly variable and often include seasonal closures and specific gear restrictions. Check the specific regulations for the area you plan to fish.

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