Fishing at Kontrashibuna Lake, Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska

• Overview

  Kontrashibuna Lake lies in Lake and Peninsula Borough, in Alaska. What surrounds it is rolling bush. At roughly 7.9 sq miles it ranks among the larger waters in the region. The bank runs about 33 miles in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. Across our Alaska listings, few waters are bigger. Anchor Point sits 82 miles from the bank. Diamond Ridge is 94 miles and Homer 95 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Kontrashibuna Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Lake and Peninsula Borough cover sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon and Arctic grayling. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Kontrashibuna Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 53°F and January reads 11°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid May. From about mid May to around late October, expect open water on the long-run figures. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Anyone fishing Kontrashibuna Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Lake Clark is 9.8 miles off. Check the position on Kontrashibuna Lake before loading the car.