Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Petersburg, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Petersburg, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Petersburg, Alaska offers world-class fishing set in the heart of the Tongass wilderness, with easy access to Wrangell Narrows, Frederick Sound, and countless remote bays. Anglers come to Petersburg for trophy king salmon, hard-fighting halibut, and incredible saltwater and freshwater action throughout the long Southeast Alaska season. From self-guided skiffs to charter boats and remote fly-outs, Petersburg is a powerhouse destination for serious fishing travelers. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:45 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    95%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 95% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~3 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    405,140 km
    Proximity:
    1.3 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Petersburg
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    02:33 am - 04:33 am
  • major Time:
    10:20 am - 12:20 pm
  • minor Time:
    06:07 pm - 08:07 pm
  • major Time:
    10:47 pm - 12:47 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 95% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -7 hour and -45 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sat, 27 Jun 03:34 • 37.228, -77.402

Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 27 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 6 hours and 48 minutes.
Tide Graph
02:48 am 10:22 am 03:23 pm 10:01 pm AM PM 3.41 ft 0.39 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 02:48 am 3.41 ft
low 10:22 am 0.39 ft
high 03:23 pm 2.82 ft
low 10:01 pm 0.56 ft
Tide Coefficient at 02:48 am is 128
Tide Coefficient at 03:23 pm is 92
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 3.44 ft , Coeff: 130
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 2.82 ft , Coeff: 92
low: , 0.52 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 3.41 ft , Coeff: 128
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 2.82 ft , Coeff: 92
low: , 0.56 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 3.38 ft , Coeff: 126
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 2.85 ft , Coeff: 94
low: , 0.56 ft
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R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 3.35 ft , Coeff: 124
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 2.85 ft , Coeff: 94
low: , 0.56 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
high: , 3.31 ft , Coeff: 122
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 2.89 ft , Coeff: 96
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S: 		R:
S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , 0.56 ft
high: , 3.31 ft , Coeff: 122
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 2.89 ft , Coeff: 96
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R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.56 ft
high: , 3.28 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.43 ft
high: , 2.95 ft , Coeff: 100
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R:
S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.59 ft
high: , 3.28 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 3.02 ft , Coeff: 104
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Petersburg

Petersburg, Alaska sits in prime position on Mitkof Island, giving anglers quick access to protected inside waters and productive ocean channels. The main game is saltwater salmon and halibut, but visiting fishermen also find excellent rockfish, lingcod, shellfish, and underrated freshwater action in nearby rivers and creeks.

Salmon fishing around Petersburg follows a distinct seasonal pattern. King salmon typically show from late spring into mid-summer, with trollers and moochers working current edges near points, kelp lines, and pinch-points in Wrangell Narrows and Frederick Sound. Run timing varies, but May–July is the sweet spot for Chinook. Coho (silvers) provide fast-paced action from late July through September, roaming offshore rips and then pushing closer to the islands. Pink and chum salmon flood local passes and creek mouths mid-summer, offering almost nonstop action on light gear when the schools are in.

Pacific halibut are a staple around Petersburg from late spring through fall. Productive structure includes gravel flats adjacent to drop-offs, saddle areas between humps, and edges of deep channels. Most anglers drift or anchor with circle-hook rigs baited with herring, salmon heads, or octopus on 80–100 lb leaders and 16–32 oz of lead depending on current. Smaller “chicken” halibut in the 15–40 lb range hold on mid-depth (120–250 ft) shelves, while bigger fish are often taken on breaks dropping into 300–500 ft.

Lingcod and rockfish stack up on sharp rocky structure and pinnacles. Target them on steep contours, underwater points, and any obvious rise on your chart. Heavy lead-head jigs, metal knife jigs, and large soft plastics bounced close to the bottom produce well. For mixed bags, work vertical presentations over 80–200 ft, watching your sonar for tight clusters of fish mid-column—often schools of black rockfish hovering over deeper structure.

Tactical boat positioning is critical around Petersburg’s fast-moving tides. Plan to fish slack tides for deeper halibut spots and stronger moving water for salmon travel lanes. Use your sounder aggressively: mark bait balls, rips, and suspended arcs, then run short trolling passes at varying depths until you make contact. For salmon, common setups include downriggers with 12–25 lb mainline, 15–30 lb leaders, and 11-inch flashers pulling hoochies, spoons, or cut-plug herring. Moochers should work a slow, steady lift-and-drop cadence to keep baits spinning naturally.

Nearshore, countless coves, estuaries, and creek mouths produce coho, pink salmon, and Dolly Varden on spinners, spoons, and streamers. Late summer and early fall see salmon staging at the mouths of small streams, which can be exceptionally productive for shore and small-boat anglers. Freshwater opportunities include trout and char in local creeks accessible from logging roads and short hikes; carry polarized glasses to spot holding fish in pocket water and deeper pools.

Because weather in Southeast Alaska shifts quickly, success often comes from flexible planning. Prioritize sheltered options in strong winds, such as inner bays and leeward shorelines, and reserve long runs to more exposed grounds for stable windows. With smart tide planning, attention to structure, and a willingness to move until you find bait and fish, the Petersburg area delivers consistent, high-quality fishing for traveling anglers.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Petersburg area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Beach Branch - 9.51144729161km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Appomattox Small Boat Harbor - 4.12046444528km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Petersburg. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Brickhouse Run - 0.5194530197km , Lieutenant Run - 0.86209263618km , Fleets Branch - 1.17449680196km , Wilcox Dam - 2.91822980279km , Rohoic Creek - 3.45182706117km , Oldtown Creek - 3.60898097251km , Sykes Lake Dam - 3.76045984536km , Appomattox Small Boat Harbor - 4.12046444528km , Soldiers Pond Dam - 4.19327991921km , Lake View Dam - 6.00631827723km , Harrison Branch - 6.14472596378km , Halls Island - 6.27478617722km , Timsbury Creek - 6.52128591012km , Hanzliks Dam - 7.47244159263km , Hamlins Dam - 7.55025653216km , Cernys Dam - 7.71778292879km , Pye Alley - 7.88849217053km , Back Creek Island - 8.22382199374km , Rosemary Lane - 8.28979954514km , Swift Creek - 8.36972186103km , Short Turn - 8.57931332226km , Claytons Dam - 8.67065250228km , Gilliams Island - 8.70417700725km , Bragan Dam - 8.76209891728km , Musgrove Dam - 8.80892692076km , Cat Island - 8.87880208044km , Church Branch - 8.97370333178km , Broad Street - 8.99121284299km , Southerly Run - 9.21524531804km , Long Swamp - 9.2239293599km , Beach Branch - 9.51144729161km , Isaac Walton Dam - 9.6012674899km , Kings Dam - 9.80637513835km , Andrews Dam - 10.08825716446km , Bullhill Run - 10.15125909912km , Pells Dam - 10.16631455737km , Wallace Creek - 10.47266489474km , Ashton Creek - 10.54668372584km , Manchester Run - 10.7321604749km , Sunken Island - 10.84048796083km

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