Gill Net Lagoon Mouthon Egegik River
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Egegik River holding steady with consistent fall levels
- 01Egegik River holding steady with consistent fall levels.
- 02Primary focus on salmon eggs, decaying flesh, and baitfish due to salmon runs.
- 03Coho Salmon actively pushing upriver, aggressive takes expected.
- 04Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden keyed into salmon activity, feeding opportunistically.
- 05Leeches are a consistent food source in colder water.
What to tie on at Gill Net Lagoon Mouth
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Orange Flash Streamer
A bright attractor streamer that stands out in the water, irresistible to aggressive Dolly Varden and various salmon species that are still entering the system.
San Juan Worm
An aquatic worm imitation that is consistently effective year-round, especially after snowmelt or rainfall when worms are washed into the river system.
Buy at AmazonWhite Bunny Leach
Imitates decaying salmon flesh and white belly sculpins, a consistent food source for predatory fish in systems with salmon.
Zebra Midge (Black)
Midges are a primary active insect even in cold water, making this a staple year-round pattern, highly effective for enticing finicky Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden.
Black Woolly Bugger
A versatile streamer imitating leeches and sculpins that are active year-round and are a primary food source for predatory Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Black/Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, triggering strikes from larger, lethargic trout, Dolly Varden, and other predatory species.
Pheasant Tail Nymph
Mimics various small mayfly nymphs that are active year-round and particularly as early spring mayfly hatches begin.
Buy at AmazonMarch Brown Nymph
March Brown nymphs become active in early spring, making this a crucial subsurface pattern for Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden.
Orange Flash Streamer
A proven attractor for various salmon species and char in Alaskan waters, excellent for grabbing attention in current. August is prime salmon season.
Alaska season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.