Alaska

Situk River near Yakutat

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Location Snapshot

Situk River near Yakutat is a short Southeast Alaska river flowing from inland lakes through coastal forest toward the Gulf of Alaska. Rainbow trout, chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, and coho salmon are the principal supported targets.

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Timing Outlook

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Cautions

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Blocking Factors

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Current Readings

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Snow

Temperature

44°F

Feels like

39°F

Wind

6 mph SW

Wind gust

21 mph

Current precipitation

0.02 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 5:15 PM

Recent Rainfall

Estimated precipitation near this gauge

Last 6 hours

0.32 in

Last 24 hours

4.73 in

Last 48 hours

5.58 in

Heavy recent rainfall may cause rapid flow changes. Use additional caution.

Next 24 Hours

Tue 6 PM
Snow
Temp 40°F
Chance 93%
Precip 0.09 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 10 PM
Showers
Temp 38°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.08 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 2 AM
Snow
Temp 37°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.05 in
Wind 10 mph
Wed 6 AM
Drizzle
Temp 37°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.04 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 10 AM
Drizzle
Temp 39°F
Chance 98%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 2 PM
Drizzle
Temp 42°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.01 in
Wind 8 mph

Four-Day Forecast

Tue, Oct 20
Thunderstorms
High 51°F / Low 36°F
Chance 100%
Precip 4.07 in
Max gust 52 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Snow
High 43°F / Low 35°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.97 in
Max gust 22 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Snow
High 41°F / Low 34°F
Chance 96%
Precip 0.34 in
Max gust 12 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 45°F / Low 31°F
Chance 61%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph

Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.

Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.

Weather data: Open-Meteo

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Fishing Overview

Wild rainbow trout are in the Situk River near Yakutat, along with coho salmon.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Situk River.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 22, 2026

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations

Target species

Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Expectation
Primary
Population
Wild
Native status
native
Confidence
High confidence
Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
Expectation
Common
Population
Wild
Native status
native
Confidence
High confidence
Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Expectation
Present
Population
Wild
Native status
native
Confidence
High confidence
Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Sockeye Salmon
Oncorhynchus nerka
Expectation
Present
Population
Wild
Native status
native
Confidence
High confidence
Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Fishery characteristics

Composition: Wild
Great Lakes tributary: No
Flow regime: Natural flow

Best seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Common techniques

Boat fishing
Fly fishing
Shore fishing
Spinning
Streamers

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

General fly suggestions

Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.

These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.

Location and Access

USGS monitoring location

Yakutat, Alaska

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River Details

County

Yakutat

Management Category

Anadromous Yakutat salmonid river

Regulation Scope

Situk River near Yakutat.

Regulation Summary

Situk near Yakutat: ADF&G Yakutat Area sport-fishing regulations. Confirm current official notices.

Target Species

rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon, coho-salmon, sockeye-salmon

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for Situk River near Yakutat. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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