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🎣 Week of May 31, 2026

Alaska Weekly Fishing Report

Based on live USGS water temperature data — which lakes are in the ideal zone for your target species this Summer?

🐟 25 Species Active 🏞️ 5 Top Lakes 📅 Summer 2026

📋 This Week's Fishing Forecast

This week's fishing report for Alaska shows active conditions for May. Water temperatures are supporting strong activity from Alligator Gar, Black Bullhead, Bowfin. In total, 25 species are currently within their preferred temperature range across the state. The top-rated water bodies this week include Hatchery C At Forest Svc Rd 23 Nr Coffman Cove Ak, Leask Creek At Shelter Cove Nr Ketchikan Ak, Tanana R At Nenana Ak. Hatchery C At Forest Svc Rd 23 Nr Coffman Cove Ak leads with a fishing suitability score of 25 species in optimal range at 54.9°F (25 active species). Spring is an excellent time to fish as waters warm and fish become more active. Pre-spawn feeding periods can produce outstanding action, especially in the shallows and along warming flats.

🏆 Top Lakes This Week — Ideal Water Temperatures

🐟 Alligator Gar 🐟 Black Bullhead 🐟 Bowfin 🐟 Brook Trout 🐟 Brown Bullhead 🐟 Brown Trout 🐟 Bull Trout 🐟 Burbot 🐟 Chain Pickerel 🐟 Chinook Salmon (King Salmon) 🐟 Coho Salmon (Silver Salmon) 🐟 Cutthroat Trout 🐟 Green Sunfish 🐟 Lake Sturgeon 🐟 Lake Trout 🐟 Northern Pike 🐟 Paddlefish 🐟 Pumpkinseed 🐟 Rainbow Trout 🐟 Sauger 🐟 Spotted Gar 🐟 Warmouth 🐟 White Sturgeon 🐟 Yellow Bass 🐟 Yellow Bullhead
54.9°F
Water Temp
25 species active
🐟 Alligator Gar 🐟 Black Bullhead 🐟 Bowfin 🐟 Brook Trout 🐟 Brown Bullhead 🐟 Brown Trout 🐟 Bull Trout 🐟 Burbot 🐟 Chain Pickerel 🐟 Chinook Salmon (King Salmon) 🐟 Coho Salmon (Silver Salmon) 🐟 Cutthroat Trout 🐟 Green Sunfish 🐟 Lake Sturgeon 🐟 Lake Trout 🐟 Northern Pike 🐟 Paddlefish 🐟 Pumpkinseed 🐟 Rainbow Trout 🐟 Sauger 🐟 Spotted Gar 🐟 Warmouth 🐟 White Sturgeon 🐟 Yellow Bass 🐟 Yellow Bullhead
54.1°F
Water Temp
25 species active
🐟 Alligator Gar 🐟 Black Bullhead 🐟 Bowfin 🐟 Brook Trout 🐟 Brown Bullhead 🐟 Brown Trout 🐟 Bull Trout 🐟 Burbot 🐟 Chain Pickerel 🐟 Chinook Salmon (King Salmon) 🐟 Coho Salmon (Silver Salmon) 🐟 Cutthroat Trout 🐟 Green Sunfish 🐟 Lake Sturgeon 🐟 Lake Trout 🐟 Northern Pike 🐟 Paddlefish 🐟 Pumpkinseed 🐟 Rainbow Trout 🐟 Sauger 🐟 Spotted Gar 🐟 Warmouth 🐟 White Sturgeon 🐟 Yellow Bass 🐟 Yellow Bullhead
52.2°F
Water Temp
25 species active
🐟 Brook Trout 🐟 Bull Trout 🐟 Chinook Salmon (King Salmon) 🐟 Coho Salmon (Silver Salmon) 🐟 Cutthroat Trout 🐟 Lake Trout
48.7°F
Water Temp
6 species active
🐟 Brook Trout 🐟 Bull Trout 🐟 Chinook Salmon (King Salmon) 🐟 Coho Salmon (Silver Salmon) 🐟 Cutthroat Trout 🐟 Lake Trout
48.4°F
Water Temp
6 species active

🪝 Recommended Baits This Week

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Bait recommendations based on active species and current water conditions in Alaska

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🌡️ Temperature Guide

Below 50°F Trout Season
50–65°F Bass Pre-Spawn
65–75°F Peak Season
75–85°F Catfish & Carp
Above 85°F Fish Stressed