2010 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.

2010 Alaska Salmon Fishing Forecasts

2010 Deshka River King Salmon Forecast
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has high expectations for the Deshka River king salmon fishery in 2010. Data collected at the Department’s Deshka River weir last summer indicates there could be 10,000 additional king salmon returning to the Deshka in 2010 as compared to last year! Expect the Deshka River king salmon fishery to be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily in 2010, with bait allowed starting on May 15 and 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.

2010 Little Susitna River King Salmon Forecast
Expect higher catch rates on the Little Susitna River for 2010, based mostly on the fact that Deshka River should be open for king salmon fishing for the entire season in 2010. Having both the Little Susitna and Deshka River king salmon fisheries open for the entire year gives anglers much more area to fish as well as expanding the number of king salmon available for harvest.

2010 Silver Salmon Forecast
The best silver salmon fishing last year occurred through the entire month of August. If commercial fishing effort in July remains high in 2010, I would expect the best silver salmon fishing to once again occur in August. With less commercial fishing effort in early or mid-July, we could once again see the good July fishing we've seen in the past.

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 2010 Alaska fishing reports. -- Andy Couch