Moose River mid-June?

[tccak71]

Are there any reds worth going after the second weekend of June @ the Moose River? Gonna hit the Russian Ferry (haven't been there in years) but need a backup plan in case there are a zilllion people already there and no parking. Fished Moose River July 4 last year and did ok. l

What do you think, would the Moose be a good alternative to the Russian June 12-around the opener? Heck, is the Moose even open?

Tim

[NickofTime]

...need a backup plan in case there are a zilllion people already there and no parking.

Couldn't be any worse than the Situk, right?

[chobbs]

After last year, its hard to guess when the salmon will run.

[alaskanfishguides]

Go for it!

I say it's worth a try. Typcially the reds peak on the lower around the 15th of June but it is a fast and furious run, maybe lasting 3 or 4 days where the fishing is decent. I suppose that the middle should spread the fish out a bit more.... If you go later it will likely be better than earlier. It is also possible that you might get into some rainbow/dolly action around that time as well (be sure to check the regs for open season!)

I always hear of reports of reds at the Russian on the opener, maybe not non-stop action, but reds nonetheless.

Cheers