Thundering falls beckon those to Tutka Bay
Though one of the less-traveled trails in Kachemak Bay State Park, Tutka Lake Trail holds some stunning visual rewards for even the most casual day-tripper. Lovely views of the forest-ringed namesake mountain lake accompany a trek through moss-laden wonderland. Further along, dramatic waterfalls adorn the final route to trail’s end near the head of one truly impressive waterfall.
Salty Duck gave Kachemak Bay adventures in 1950s
By land, the Salty Duck trudged across roadless landscapes like a truck. On water, it formed a slow but sufficient boat, just what it was built to do at the start of World War II to deliver troops from ships to beaches.
Sailors compete in Land’s End Regatta this weekend
• Morning Star wins second race of season
By Randi Somers
Homer Tribune
Bucking fluky cold northwest winds and incoming tide, eight sailboats “raced” to Seldovia last Saturday and five finished the race back to Homer on Sunday with broad reaches and following seas for a much faster return. Most boats needed five to six hours for the [...]
Kenai River early run king fishery closes
The 2010 Kenai River early king salmon run is currently the lowest on record. Through Wednesday, June 2, an estimated 739 king salmon passed the Kenai River sonar station, well below the historical average of 3,114 fish through this date. Based on historic run timing models, it is expected that 3,800 early-run king salmon are to return to the Kenai River in 2010.
ADF&G Releases Preliminary 2009 Salmon Season Summary
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game released its preliminary estimates Monday for the 2009 commercial salmon harvest and for the value of that harvest to commercial fishermen. These estimates are preliminary. Estimates will be revised in 2010, upon finalization of all fish ticket data, and submission of annual processors reports which include the final prices paid for salmon in 2009.
Homer’s Sandhill Cranes make late departure
Homer’s Sandhill Crane population acted a little unusual this summer. Like other local birds, the cranes were off in their departure timing, likely due to warmer fall temperatures keeping them around.
“The cranes left a few days late, but within what would be considered a normal range of days for departure, and their departure is more timed to the winds and pressure systems,” said Lani Raymond who operates the Kachemak Bird Watching Hotline called PEEP.
Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby
Derby Leader: 354.6 pounds caught by Thomas Youngblood of Homer on June 26. Youngblood was fishing with In-2-Fishin’ Charters aboard the F/V Sweet T.
Fishing report – Sept. 9
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Fresh waters
Starting Sept. 1 through Dec. 31 bait and/or treble/multiple hooks are not allowed in the flowing waters of the Ninilchik and Anchor rivers, and Deep and Stariski Creeks. Legal gear is single-hook, unbaited artificial lures/flies. A single hook has only one point.
Fall fishing success on Lower Peninsula area streams [...]
Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby
Photo provided – Anchorage angler Anthony Sandoval, left, shows off his September-leading halibut with Capt. Keith Kalke.Derby Leader: 354.6 pounds caught by Thomas Youngblood of Homer on June 26. Youngblood was fishing with In-2-Fishin’ Charters aboard the F/V Sweet T.
September Standings
First place ($1,000): 186.4 pounds caught by Anthony Sandoval of Anchorage on Sept. 5. Sandoval [...]
Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby – Sept. 2
Derby Leader: 354.6 pounds caught by Thomas Youngblood of Homer on June 26. Youngblood was fishing with In-2-Fishin’ Charters aboard the F/V Sweet T.
August Winners
First place ($1,000): 273.6 pounds caught by Dora Orendayn of Corona Del Mar, Calif on Aug. 8. Orendayn was fishing with Ocean Hunter Charters aboard the F/V Ocean Hunter.
Second place ($750): [...]
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