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herzog63 Says: Quite often you can spot Stellar Sea Lions right at the mouth of the Buskin River or even swimming along the beach. They are waiting and fishing for the various species of Salmon that come into the river. You can hear them breathing on calm mornings. They are not quiet...
herzog63 Says: Hopefully if you visit the Buskin River you'll wake up early to catch the sunrise. There can be some wonderful sunrises. Also along the river in September and October there can be some wonderful sunrises coming up through the morning fog that sometimes hangs over the river....
herzog63 Says: Directly in front of the Buskin River Beach Access Road you'll see Lake Louise. Early mornings you can get some wonderful reflection photos. But you gotta be there early as a light breeze comes up everyday by mid-morning.
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If you are lucky enough to visit Kodiak during mid-July when the Bear Country Music Festival is taking place then you should head to the Fairgrounds which is located just 5 miles past the Buskin River. There are usually over 100 musicians that play all kinds of music from Rock, Country, Pop, Blue Grass, Blues etc......It's a great time that is put on by the local Lions Club. There is music going simutaneasly on 3 stages so you can pick you type of music. It costs about $15 to get in for one day with other deals for weekends and families etc....
Dress Code: Come as you are!!
Written Dec 31, 2003
Address: Mile 9.0 of the Chiniak Highway
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One popular way to get to Kodiak Island/ Buskin River State Recreation Site is to take the Ferry Tustumena. It is run by the Alaska Marine Highway system. There are sailings from Homer and Seward several times per week. The fare is $57.00 from Homer and $64.00 from Seward. You can check the listed website below for exact information and other pricing for vehicles and state rooms.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
herzog63 Says: Here's a shot of my son with the Kodiak Brown Bear in the background. After this sighting our evening of fishing was over as the bear was in the same hole that we wanted to fish at. So we just took photos and left him alone to enjoy.
herzog63 Says: On the evening of July 13, 2005 my son and I went to the Pumphouse Hole on the Buskin River and we were treated to a fantastic show of a Kodiak Brown Bear trying his luck at fishing. He was probably a 3 year-old and didn't seem to have any fishing skills except stealing...
herzog63 Says: There are several spots along the river that the world famous Kodiak Bear shows him/herself during the salmon season. The first one is located at the Broken Bridge which is also know as Bridge #1. But don't go there expecting to see a bridge because it's long gone!! hhahaha...
Stalking salmon with a fly rod.......
herzog63 Says: Here is a shot of my son fishing for Silver Salmon with an 8 Weight fly rod. Some people prefer a 10 weight for the added control of the strong acrobatic Silver salmon. But unless you want to land each and every fish that you hook up with a 6 weight is a great way to fish...
herzog63 Says: At most times of the year you can spot Bald Eagles in the trees along the river. In the months of January -March you can see groups of 20 or more of them hanging around looking to spot a fish in the river.
herzog63 Says: Sport Fishing license fees: Non-Resident 1 Day Sport Fishing License $10.00 3 Day Sport Fishing License $20.00 7 Day Sport Fishing License $30.0014 Day Sport Fishing License$50.00 Nonresident annual sport fishing license $100.00 Nonresident annual hunting and sport fishing...
herzog63 Says: Beware that the road from Dead Man's Curve to the airport can be quite foggy in the early morning hours. And in the winter months the road can also have "Black Ice" that is ice that you cannot see and is the cause of so many accidents on the Chiniak Highway!! Quite often it...
herzog63 Says: Here I have the sun rising to my back and the red early morning sun is adding extra color to Barometer Mountain. This shot is taken right from the parking lot at the Buskin Beach. The trail up the mountain runs right along the left side ridge in the photo.
Watch the Bald Eagles and seagulls feed
herzog63 Says: In late October to November you can watch the Bald Eagles and seagulls feeding on the last of the Silver Salmon. They are the latest running of the Buskin River Salmon so they are the last to die in the river. The Eagles and other birds come out to feed on them. It really is...
herzog63 Says: You can spot fox in the Buskin area as the feed on the trash left by campers (Please don't make a mess and leave it) and the fish carcuses near the river. We have several kinds of fox here. This one is called a Cross Fox. It seems like it is the most common type that we see...
herzog63 Says: There is a beautiful 9 hole golf course located just 3.4 miles from the Buskin River Road. It is located at milemarker 2.7 on the Anton Larsen Bay Road. There is a clubhouse, driving range, and club rental available. Open from April-0ctober generally. In the snowy months...
herzog63 Says: If you make it to Kodiak and have an interest in fishing for Salmon I'll be more than happy to take you along on one of our fishing adventures! But be prepared to stay until it gets dark!! hahaha And if you are interested in fishing be prepared to have aching muscles the...
herzog63 Says: Here is an example of a Fresh Silver Salmon. It is on the smaller end as far as averages go for Silvers. It is about 8-9 Lbs. But it makes for a great fight on a fly rod. Silvers can be quite acrobatic. Jumping out of the water trying to throw your fly right back at you or...
herzog63 Says: A "Jack" Salmon occurs in all species of Salmon. A "Jack" is a salmon that returns to the river out of cycle...for example if the salmon was supposed to stay in the sea for 3 years it returned after only one year in the feeding grounds. It didn't grow to be a big mature...
Silver Salmon with spawning colors
herzog63 Says: This is a Silver Salmon that has it's fall spawning colors. My son caught this one in October. He released back to the river as the flesh will have bleached out and is quite flavorless! At this time of year the females are reabsorbing their scales for additional calcium for...
Buskin River State Recreation Site = Family Fun!
For us going to the Buskin River in the summer time is a fun time!! We enjoy fishing as a family and of course eating the fresh Salmon too!! We also just enjoy sitting on the beach and watching the......
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