September 2026 Alaska Fishing Reports

Ocean-run coho salmon remain available in September with bait fishing  at Knik River                                            Fishing on the Big Susitna River drainage is restricted to artificial lures only, starting September 1, however, we’ve guided guests to some solid Susitna River drainage coho catches in September as well.   Standard regulations allow bait fishing at Little Susitna River through September, however inseason regulation changes have negated that opportunity the past few years.   Daily temperatures start cooling down in September, so guests should bring warm clothes and rain gear — and especially for morning trips.    Early September generally provides much greater numbers of prime ocean-fresh salmon.  We suggest calling before attempting to reserve a September coho salmon fishing trip.

Scroll down for our latest fishing report (updates occurring during September):

September 1 , 2026 — The greatest number of chrome ocean-fresh coho are usually available early in September.   Later in the month charter guests may choose to release dark fish, and could end up with one or more prime-eating “Keepers”.