Seward, AK Fishing Trip — August

Your Seward, AK Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 50°F10.4" rain · 17 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in August

17 species
California HalibutExcellent
California Halibut
Various
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
LingcodGood
Lingcod
Various
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Pacific HalibutGood
Pacific Halibut
Various
Pink SalmonGood
Pink Salmon
Various
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
English SoleGood
English Sole
Various
Bat RayGood
Bat Ray
Various
Chum SalmonGood
Chum Salmon
Various
Dolly VardenGood
Dolly Varden
Various
Sockeye SalmonGood
Sockeye Salmon
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Petrale SoleFair
Petrale Sole
Various
Pacific CodFair
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Dover SoleFair
Dover Sole
Various

August Weather in Seward

63°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
10.4"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

21 Guides Matched

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$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 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

California Halibut
Season:No open season
Bag Limit:0 per day
Size Limit:No retention allowed

California Halibut are not typically found in Alaskan waters. Any catch would be accidental and must be released.

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

Regulations vary significantly by area, including slot limits and closures. Check the current ADF&G regulations for the specific area you plan to fish.

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.

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.

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