Alaska
Situk River near Yakutat
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Sunday, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 159 CFS
- Gage Height
- 65.47 ft
- Water Temperature
- 55.8 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 15129500 · Direct monitoring location
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
48°F
Feels like
47°F
Wind
1 mph E
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 11:45 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 12 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 4 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 56°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Fri, Sep 4
Overcast
High 66°F / Low 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 48°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 50°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 57°F / Low 51°F
Chance 91%
Precip 0.08 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
Situk River near Yakutat, Alaska. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 15129500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Situk River.
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
Fishery overview
The Situk near Yakutat is the Yakutat Situk fishing reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 15129500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Alsek at Dry Bay 15129120, which is a transboundary glacial river with stale 00010. Steelhead is described in text only. Rainbow trout are the honest resident selector. Chinook, sockeye, and coho are seasonal ADF&G fisheries, not weir ratings. Access is Yakutat road / Forest Service; do not imply unrestricted wilderness access. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
ADF&G Yakutat Situk. USGS 15129500. Steelhead are ADF&G catch-record / anadromous fisheries where open and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current official notices. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Distinct from Alsek 15129120.
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G coho. Confirm current notices. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G Chinook. Confirm current Yakutat notices. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Sockeye Salmon
Oncorhynchus nerka
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G sockeye. Confirm current notices. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Yakutat Forelands Situk River near Yakutat, distinct from the Alsek at Dry Bay and from Yakutat coastal water.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by ADF&G Yakutat Area pages and Tongass / Situk River corridor access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. Native corporation lands occur; use posted public access.
Stocking information
ADF&G Yakutat Area manages Situk salmonids. Confirm current official stocking and in-season notices separately.
Official sources
ADF&G Yakutat Situk salmon and steelhead rules change. Steelhead are ADF&G catch-record / anadromous fisheries where open and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current official notices. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings. Distinct from Alsek 15129120. Confirm current official regulations.
Hatch Match
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
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
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
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