In spite of the average decline in kings the past 8 years statewide. There have been some bright spots and some eye opening regulations the past 2 seasons. 2020 started our normal with a 1 king a day limit for residents and non Alaska residents. However by July the fish and game had raised the limit from 1 a day for residents too 2 and then 3 and by end of July it got to 5 per day for resident fishermen while opening up the Non resident annual limit back up to 4 a year. Due to angler participation down due to the pandemic. For ME personally …THIS was go time and I made good use of the opportunity late July to have some fun with friends locally and put some kings away for the year ahead.

Looking in to 2021 there was noted increase for the king limits and this was partially Covid -19 related due to lack of anglers last year catching normal annual allocations. Thus increasing the supplies left to roll forward in last season as well as 2021.

In short the limit will be 3 a day no annual limit for residents and 1 a day with 4 annual limit for NON Residents. That is outstanding and presents great opportunity for visitors and locals alike to significantly increase both fun and food for the time and efforts on the water.

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Our Captains

With the Success of the Charter fishing company growing in both reputation and booking request over many years. Scott, known as a ‘Hard Charging’ charter boat operator seen the need for expanding the fleet was evident. “As a owner operator of the charter boats myself, it is always of paramount consideration when trying to emulate what you and your company stand for, into other captains. There is no “That will do” choices to be made in the charter captain selection.  Having experience in the local area, PRIDE in what you do, and showing service and effort that is 1st nature, and 1st priority while remembering the FUN is in the fishing.  It is about the trip, the people your with, and having personality to share in the fun and adventure at hand with every NEW day, and every new group. With that on your side the fish come, as they should. “

The Captains working for Yakutat Charters are all experienced in the Yakutat area, All have  Commercial fishing experience as well and All have been in the sport fishing industry prior to being a part of Yakutat Charters. I am Very confident in my group and have know them personally and professionally to be 1st rate people.

How Do You Get To Yakutat

With 2 daily commercial airplanes a day many of our clients EASILY come here also to fish the famous Situk (see-tuk) River, known worldwide for our famous Steelhead,King Salmon, Sockeye, Pink, and Silver salmon runs being both the busiest time of the year and latest run in the state. This association allows for the best of both ocean and river fishing in one destination, allowing a full week to be filled with fishing adventures of all kinds!

Other Activities In Yakutat

Beyond fishing, one might consider a whale watching excursion or Hubbard Glacier Tour. The Yakutat area has some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable. Everything from the majestic St. Elias Mountain Range, fantastic sunsets, wildlife viewing as well as the awesome sites and sounds of the Hubbard Glacier are only minutes from Yakutat. You can enjoy the solitude of remote Alaska on an inland tour of the many islands and small sheltered harbors unique to the Yakutat area

Yakutat has the Highest average per charter boat landing for years already.

“Because we are moving past a period of low numbers of fish recruitment from 2006 through 2010, Stewart said stock declines are projected over the next several years. But there are some encouraging signs –

Trends seen in the survey on both coast wide halibut weights and catches ticked upwards by 6 percent.

That’s based on what was pulled up per units of effort, meaning a standard “skate” of gear that is 1,800 feet long bearing 100 hooks.

Total weights in the Central Gulf were up 24% – but other Alaska regions didn’t fare so well.

Weights per unit were down 5% in Southeast and down 6% in the Western Gulf. They were a mixed bag of small 2% to 3% changes along the Aleutians, but weights increased by 8% in the Bering Sea.”}

This data shows a decline in weights in SOUTHEAST Alaska areas such as Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Hoonah, Craig etc..ALL of the lower panhandle down 5%. Also the western Gulf witch is generally Homer,Seward, Whittier, Valdez, Kodiak, All  Central fishing ports seeing a 6% average weight drops. This is over a large testing procedure that shows THOUSANDS of landed halibut and the results.

So IF you still wondering where to go for you best chance at larger halibut and easy access to the CENTRAL GULF fishing area,

you should consider Yakutat Alaska as your best bet when it comes to Ocean Charter Fishing.

Scott Chadwick
YakutatCharters.com

February 6th 2020