FishCondishPetersburg, AK Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Petersburg, AK fishing report
Petersburg sits in the heart of the Inside Passage, where the target species are king salmon, coho, pink and chum salmon, halibut, rockfish, and Dungeness crab. Striped bass, fluke, bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish are not found in these waters. Kings show first in late spring around deep structure and current seams, coho arrive through summer into fall, halibut are available most of the season, and rockfish hold year-round on rocky bottom.
For halibut, work deep mud and sand flats on the flood tide with heavy jigs or herring fished near bottom. Salmon concentrate along rip lines and kelp edges where baitfish stack up. Troll flasher-and-hoochie rigs or cut plug herring for kings and coho. Cooler, cleaner water following slack tide on a falling current often produces better bites than muddy surge. Wind-protected channels give you better boat control and keep presentations where fish are holding.
Petersburg, AK tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Petersburg, AK is Petersburg (station 9451439), about 0.2 miles away. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 3:17 AM 16.2 ft▼ Low 9:44 AM -1.3 ft▲ High 4:02 PM 15.5 ft▼ Low 10:01 PM 1.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 3:54 AM 15.7 ft▼ Low 10:14 AM -0.7 ft▲ High 4:32 PM 15.7 ft▼ Low 10:40 PM 1.4 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 4:33 AM 14.8 ft▼ Low 10:46 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 5:04 PM 15.7 ft▼ Low 11:25 PM 1.4 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 5:18 AM 13.7 ft▼ Low 11:22 AM 1.5 ft▲ High 5:41 PM 15.6 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▼ Low 12:17 AM 1.6 ft▲ High 6:12 AM 12.5 ft▼ Low 12:05 PM 2.8 ft▲ High 6:27 PM 15.3 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▼ Low 1:21 AM 1.7 ft▲ High 7:22 AM 11.4 ft▼ Low 12:59 PM 4.2 ft▲ High 7:25 PM 15 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▼ Low 2:38 AM 1.6 ft▲ High 8:51 AM 10.9 ft▼ Low 2:14 PM 5.3 ft▲ High 8:40 PM 15 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▼ Low 4:01 AM 1 ft▲ High 10:25 AM 11.3 ft▼ Low 3:45 PM 5.5 ft▲ High 10:01 PM 15.4 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▼ Low 5:13 AM -0.2 ft▲ High 11:38 AM 12.5 ft▼ Low 5:07 PM 4.8 ft▲ High 11:14 PM 16.4 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 6:12 AM -1.4 ft▲ High 12:34 PM 13.9 ft▼ Low 6:12 PM 3.6 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Petersburg, AK dashboard.
What's biting near Petersburg, AK
The species most likely to be feeding the Inside Passage: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Petersburg, AK and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Petersburg, AK fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Petersburg, AK?
The species bite forecast for Petersburg, AK covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Petersburg, AK?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Petersburg, AK, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Petersburg, AK?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the Inside Passage as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Petersburg, AK?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Petersburg, AK, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Petersburg, AK
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: