Lower Reservoir Fishing in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska

• Overview

  Lower Reservoir lies in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. The water sits 151 feet up. The closest town, Kodiak, is 1 mile away. Beyond it, Kodiak Station at 7.9 miles and Homer at 131 miles. Within a short run: Lilly Lake 0.5 miles away, Potatopatch Lake within 0.7 miles, Dark Lake 1.1 miles away, Mission Lake within 1.2 miles and Island Lake 1.5 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lower Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public occurrence data for Kodiak Island Borough names walleye pollock, Pacific cod, Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Lower Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 54°F in August and bottoms out near 32°F in January. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan around that when you fish Lower Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Walleye come to jigs worked slow near bottom, and to trolled crankbaits along the drops at dusk. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Lilly Lake is 0.5 miles distant. Rules at Lower Reservoir are worth checking on the day.