Seward Fishing Season Calendar & 12-Month Run Matrix
Inspect peak, good, fair, and closed regulatory windows across all 5 premier Seward saltwater targets—including the July 1 Lingcod opener and the August Silver Salmon Derby peak.
12-Month Resurrection Bay & North Gulf Run Matrix
What’s Biting in Seward — Month by Month
Select any target species or month to inspect historical run timing, typical depth zones, and filter Seward charters that target that fishery.
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| FAIR | FAIR | FAIR | GOOD | PEAK | PEAK | PEAK | PEAK | PEAK | GOOD | FAIR | FAIR |
AUG STATUS: PEAK RUNSilver (Coho) Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
Seward's headline salmon run. Aggressive oceanic Cohos arrive early July and peak during the August Derby.
- Typical Depth & Structure
- Surface to 90 ft · Kelp lines & bay points
- Resurrection Bay Class
- 8–16 lbs · Chrome ocean-bright
5-Question Trip Concierge
Find Your Ideal Seward Charter Profile
01 · How many anglers in your party?
02 · Primary target catch?
03 · Preferred time on the water?
04 · Arrival logistics?
05 · Vessel preference?
Custom 6-Pack Outer Coast & Montague Combo
For 3–6 anglers targeting a multi-species box of Halibut, Silver Salmon, and Lingcod, a fast welded-aluminum 6-pack cuts travel time to Montague Strait and Cape Cleare.
- All rods, reels, bait, and terminal tackle are supplied by Seward charter operators.
- Verify your ADF&G sport fishing license before 5:30 AM dock check-in (sold online only).