Fishing at Tatax Anii, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska

• Overview

  Tatax Anii stands in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska. The surface lies 325 feet up. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Dutch Harbor, is 272 miles distant. Anchorage sits 771 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Other water nearby: Antone Lake 2.5 miles, Qyaam Aniidax at 3.2 miles, Qayam Anii 3.3 miles, Kalukax Anii at 3.8 miles and Qdax Ulax Anii 4 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Tatax Anii

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Aleutians West Census Area include Atlantic cod, Atlantic horse mackerel, European grayling and Atlantic herring. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. The shape of Tatax Anii rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 48°F on average, February about 26°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Tatax Anii runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. 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. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Antone Lake is 2.5 miles off. Treat Tatax Anii as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.