If my sister, in the security of retirement, with as little opportunity as inclination to do evil, could not avoid censure, we must not rashly condemn those who, living in the world and surrounded with temptations, should be accused of errors which they are known to have the power of committing.
When To Fish The Ocean. Sitka's Pacific Ocean king salmon fishing is in full swing in May and June, with stragglers swimming by through mid-August. July, August and early September host the late silver salmon run. Sitka, home to Alaska's largest marine silver salmon fishery, ranging from 30 to 126 pounds.
Although some of the king salmon may complete the spawning process, there does not appear to be any resulting production from their efforts. Still, in late August and early September, there are great opportunities to see king salmon in some of the large pools in Fish Creek upstream of the North Douglas Highway bridge.