Seward Harbor boat launch

The feel

This is the launch pad for Resurrection Bay silvers and a straight shot to Gulf halibut and lingcod. The northeast launch ramp sits in the corner of the Seward Small Boat Harbor, a four-lane ramp with three boarding floats.

Anglers come for coho, halibut, Chinook, rockfish and lingcod, trolling, jigging, baiting and mooching. The August silver run and its derby are famous, and the crowd here is very high.

What to expect

Water and access

Northeast launch ramp at the Seward Small Boat Harbor, a four-lane ramp with three boarding floats.

Species and timing

Coho (silver) run 6 to 20 lb in August and September. Halibut run 10 to 50 lb from May through August. Chinook, rockfish and lingcod are also caught.

Methods and gear

Troll, jig, bait and mooch.

License and rules

A federal halibut stamp is required. Lingcod is closed inside Resurrection Bay year round; fish it outside the bay from July to December.

Crowds and best time

Very high crowds. Launch lines get long on summer weekends and during the silver derby.

Parking

Day-launch and parking fees apply; confirm the current rate with the harbormaster.

Season and access

The harbor is open year round with full services in summer. The fishing season runs May to September.

Mingo says

Aim for August if silvers are your goal, and May through August for halibut. Outside the bay, lingcod opens July through December.

Before you go

• Call the City of Seward Harbor at 907-224-3138 for current launch and parking rates.
• Buy a federal halibut stamp before you head out.
• Do not keep lingcod inside Resurrection Bay; it is closed there all year.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.