July 2023 is delivering. Sockeye fishing has been outstanding.
The Kasilof River is running excellent visibility and silver salmons are moving through the prime runs.
Guides are putting clients on fish consistently every day this week.
River Conditions
River at excellent visibility.
Warm conditions throughout the week.
Fish counts at the sonar station are running solid.
Best windows: early AM.
Water clarity is excellent in most sections.
What We're Seeing
Silver salmons are moving steadily.
Guides are on fish daily.
Good size averaging in the mid-range.
Best fishing in the tidal reach.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: 8-10lb fluorocarbon for sockeye.
Don't overthink the presentation.
Looking Ahead
Conditions should hold through next week.
A few spots left this month.
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