2009 Alaska fishing reports and forecasts cover Deshka River and Little Susitna River king salmon and silver salmon fishing trips in Alaska summer seasons, and winter ice fishing in Mat-Su Valley lakes road accessible from Anchorage, Palmer, and Wasilla. Our preseason fishing forecasts are posted first, however, you may skip forecasts by scrolling down, or clicking fishing report.

2009 Alaska Salmon Fishing Forecasts

2009 Deshka River King Salmon Forecast
Alaska Department of Fish and Game data collected at Deshka River Weir last summer indicates the 2009 Deshka River king salmon return should be larger than last year’s return. The Department is expecting a return of 20,000 kings (considerably more than the 7,500 kings that swam past the weir in 2008) and the 2009 season may start with the fishery regulated to artificial lures.  We expect the river to be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily in 2009, with a limit of one king salmon per person per day.  For in season Deshka River king salmon regulation updates call the Alaska Department of Fish and Game at (907) 746-6300.    

2009 Little Susitna River King Salmon Forecast-- Little Susitna River king salmon fishery forecast data is less reliable than weir data available for the Deshka River, however, expect a 2009 Little Susitna River king salmon fishery similar to what occurred in 2008, but with fish arriving somewhat earlier, since salmon arrived later than normal last season.  Little Susitna River usually has considerably less king salmon than the Deshka, however the average king salmon caught can weigh up to 10 pounds heavier than typical Deshka River king salmon and water conditions on the Little Su at times can be much more favorable for catching salmon.

2009 Silver Salmon Forecast - Expect Good Fishing
Parent year spawning escapements (2005) were strong for coho salmon to both Deshka and Little Susitna River.  Strong returns of silver salmon usually provide good fishing through out the entire season, and that is what we’re expecting for 2009 starting in mid July and running through early September.

My goal is to post a daily fishing report each day I guide a trip, but when time constraints delay me from updating for a few days, you can visit previous year's reports for an idea of what to expect. Salmon run timing is relatively consistent from year to year, so previous year’s fishing reports will provide a rough idea of what to expect. Enjoy our 2009 Alaska fishing reports. -- Andy Couch