Steelhead
Trout
Alaska Steelhead
Steelhead
trout are intense fighters, which makes them a prized sportfish.
Steelhead are rainbow trout that migrate to sea (anadromous). Like Pacific
salmon, steelhead spawn and rear in freshwaters. They migrate to sea
for a variable number of years before returning to freshwater to spawn.
Unlike Pacific salmon, however, steelhead may not die after spawning.
Season: Several
rivers toward Homer also host runs of steelhead during the fall including
Anchor River, Ninilchik River, Deep Creek, Stariski Creek, and several
other streams along the coast. Call or write
for details.
Average Sizes
and Records
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Fishing
Gear & Methods: Drift fishing with
spinning gear, or fly fishing is preferred. A host of hardware,
flies and other artificials will attract strikes.
- Mandatory catch-and-release
- Steelhead are extremely
sensitive to angler-induced mortality from being deeply hooked, prolonged
battles or rough handling.
Salmon & Trout
Conservation
