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Chinook salmon

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Black rockfish

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Chinook salmon

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Chinook salmon

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Chinook salmon

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Pacific halibut

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General info

Sitka Sound is a water located in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chinook salmon, Pacific halibut, and Coho salmon.

Location

56°59′1.4″N 135°32′52.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Sitka Sound, AK

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Alaska can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Sitka

19.7 miles away

Hoonah

78.1 miles away

Excursion Inlet

100.5 miles away

Juneau

113.5 miles away

Kasaan

155.4 miles away

Haines

156.0 miles away

Lutak

166.9 miles away

Skagway

171.1 miles away

Loring

177.4 miles away

Ketchikan

186.8 miles away

Saxman

190.6 miles away

Metlakatla

200.4 miles away

Whitehorse

257.5 miles away

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FAQ about Sitka Sound fishing

📍 Where is Sitka Sound located?
Sitka Sound is a water located in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, United States. Its coordinates are:
56°59′1.4″N 135°32′52.2″W
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🎣 Where on Sitka Sound is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Sitka Sound by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Sitka Sound?
The most common species in Sitka Sound are:
📢 What are the latest Sitka Sound fishing reports?
The latest Sitka Sound fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Sitka Sound?

Fishing in Alaska requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, short-term, and combination saltwater/freshwater licenses, available online or at license vendors statewide.

In Alaska, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 60 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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