Point Barrow is a tidal station located in Point Barrow, AK. Tides here are mixed - two unequal high and low tides each day, with a mean tidal range of approximately 22 feet. The tidal movement through this area creates productive inshore fishing conditions, particularly during moving tides when bait is pushed through channels, creek mouths, and flats.
The best fishing at Point Barrow is typically the 2 hours before and after each high or low tide, when currents are actively moving bait. Our fishing score combines tide phase, solunar periods, and weather to give you a daily fishing grade so you can plan the best time to be on the water.
Common species near Point Barrow include Pacific Halibut, King Salmon, Silver (Coho) Salmon, Rockfish, and Dungeness Crab. Check the species cards above for current regulations, best baits, and tide timing for each fish.