FishCondishValdez, AK Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Valdez, AK fishing report
Prince William Sound offers a rich seasonal calendar centered on Pacific salmon runs and bottom fish. Silver salmon arrive in late summer and push hard through early fall, making them the marquee inshore target for most visiting anglers. Halibut are present much of the open season, with larger fish often showing up as water temperatures climb through summer before cooling again in fall. Kings and pinks round out the salmon picture in earlier months, but silvers and halibut together form the core of a productive late-season trip.
For silvers, troll hoochies or spoons near the surface along kelp edges and rocky points where baitfish school up on incoming tides — silvers chase feed aggressively in moving water. Halibut hold on soft-bottom shelves and near underwater structure; fish herring or large jigs tight to bottom on the slack before a tide change, when they feed most predictably. Avoid fishing exposed water during southeast winds, which build quickly here and dirty the shallower bays. When surface temps drop into the low 50s, both species become less aggressive, so slow your presentations down.
Valdez, AK tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Valdez, AK is VALDEZ, Port Valdez (station 9454240), about 0.6 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 9.7 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 3:17 AM 12.2 ft▼ Low 9:50 AM -0.9 ft▲ High 4:11 PM 11.5 ft▼ Low 10:03 PM 2 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 3:52 AM 11.7 ft▼ Low 10:21 AM -0.3 ft▲ High 4:38 PM 11.7 ft▼ Low 10:44 PM 1.7 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 4:30 AM 11 ft▼ Low 10:53 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 5:08 PM 11.9 ft▼ Low 11:29 PM 1.6 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 5:15 AM 10 ft▼ Low 11:28 AM 1.6 ft▲ High 5:44 PM 11.9 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▼ Low 12:21 AM 1.6 ft▲ High 6:15 AM 8.9 ft▼ Low 12:09 PM 2.8 ft▲ High 6:30 PM 11.9 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▼ Low 1:21 AM 1.6 ft▲ High 7:43 AM 8.1 ft▼ Low 12:57 PM 4 ft▲ High 7:33 PM 11.8 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▼ Low 2:36 AM 1.6 ft▲ High 9:26 AM 7.9 ft▼ Low 2:04 PM 4.9 ft▲ High 8:49 PM 11.9 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▼ Low 4:04 AM 1 ft▲ High 10:53 AM 8.3 ft▼ Low 3:37 PM 5.3 ft▲ High 10:05 PM 12.3 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▼ Low 5:19 AM 0 ft▲ High 12:01 PM 9.2 ft▼ Low 5:07 PM 4.8 ft▲ High 11:13 PM 12.9 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 6:17 AM -1.1 ft▲ High 12:56 PM 10.1 ft▼ Low 6:12 PM 3.8 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Valdez, AK dashboard.
What's biting near Valdez, AK
The species most likely to be feeding Prince William Sound: silver salmon and halibut. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Valdez, AK and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Valdez, AK fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Valdez, AK?
The species bite forecast for Valdez, AK covers what's likely feeding there, including silver salmon and halibut — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Valdez, AK?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Valdez, 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 Valdez, AK?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along Prince William Sound 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 Valdez, AK?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Valdez, AK, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Valdez, AK
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: