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ALASKA SPORT FISHING GUIDE
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Some anglers travel the world to fulfill all of their fishing desires, others just go to Alaska...
Alaska: WHAT TO FISH AND WHERE -
Alaska offers some of the most diverse and incredible fishing experiences in the world. You can drop a line
into a roadside river and pull out a nice sized rainbow trout. Or charter a boat and catch one of Alaska's
giant Pacific halibut. You also can treat yourself to a freshly caught shellfish such as shrimp, crab and clam.
Alaska's fresh and salt waters are host to almost 400 fish species in including all five species of
Pacific Salmon: King (chinook), Silver (coho), Red (sockeye), Chum (dog, keta), Pink (humpy).
Many fisherman catch
50-pound King salmons and up. The Alaska record was set by a fish weighing 97 pounds. Other species including Arctic
greyling, sheefish
and northern pike are easy to find in numerous inland streams.
The state of the Alaska has diverse geographic areas which offer
adventure for everyone, no matter what type of sport fishing you desire to pursue.
The Interior of Alaska features mountains and rolling hills,
river valleys covered with forests and vast spaces of treeless tundra at higher altitudes in the
far north. The day to day temperatures vary greatly throughout the year, from -50 Celsius (-58 Fahrenheit)
in the winter
months to +30 Celsius (+86 Fahrenheit) during the summer.
There are very few highways that lead into the interior
portion
of Alaska. Most of the area can only be reached by plane, boat or by foot. Because of this "car isolation"
most Alaskan settlements have a
good all weather airport served daily by small commercial airplanes.
Summer is warm, but short. This is the
best time for fishing in the land of the midnight sun. Pacific salmon begin entering the Yukon River in early June
and move almost 2,400 km (1,500 miles) up the river. They spawn along the way, providing great fishing in
June and July for king salmon, and in August and September for silver salmon. Chum salmon can also be caught
throughout summer and fall. Check out the Kobuk River in July and August, if you are looking to catch
sheefish. If a fisherman starting slightly earlier in the year - May and early June, will find that this is
best fishing season for lake trout and arctic char. In the wintertime, ice fishing fans can satisfy their
needs with
good fishing for trout and burbot.
Fishing in Southeast Alaska (the narrow and long part between the Pacific ocean and Canada).
This stretch of Alaska consists of both the
mainland and many wooded, mountainous islands that dot the coast. Inland waterways, here, are well sheltered
from the Pacific Ocean. The main fishing trophies to seek here are, again, all the five species of Pacific
salmon and along with the
Pacific halibut. Rainbow, cutthroat, brook and steelhead trout will tempt the angler in some inland streams,
as will arctic grayling and Dolly Varden. On the coast, crab and lingcod are available.
South and Southwest Alaska (to the south and west of the Yukon River). This is beautiful terrain with
mountainous inland sections covered with
with many rivers and lakes. And to the west numerous islands are scattered along the ragged coastal line.
Despite the many fishing opportunities elsewhere, this region boasts the widest variety of saltwater
fishing and inland fishing in the state. Turn to Bristol Bay area of you want outstanding rainbow trout
fishing. Lake trout and northern pike are abundant in some lakes in the area. Arctic grayling, burbot,
arctic char and Dolly Varden can be found swimming in some waters. June and July yield the best fishing
results for Pacific salmon. The Gulf of Alaska and some inlets are the places to pursyue Pacific Halibut.
Razor clams can be dug up from April to September, especially on the Kenai Peninsula.
FISHING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS - An Alaska sport fishing license is required for all
nonresidents 16 and over, and for most residents from 16 to 59, to fish in all Alaskan fresh and
salt waters. A license is good for a calendar year. Sport fishing licenses, as well as king salmon stamps
may
be purchased from a license vendor (most sporting goods stores), by mail from the ADF&G Licensing Section,
P.O. Box 25525, Juneau, AK 99802-5525, (907) 465-2376, or online at
Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Licenses, stamps, and tags are non-refundable.
Alaskan Fishing Boats at Cordova
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A sport fishing license permits you to take or attempt to take any finfish or shellfish in fresh or
salt waters, except anadromous (sea-run) king salmon, for which you must also have a current year's king
salmon stamp. Note: In order for the stamp to be valid, anglers must sign their name, in ink, across
the face of the king salmon stamp and stick the stamp onto the back of their current year's sport fishing
license.
The Weather in Alaska - On the whole Alaskan summers are cool, the average temperature is
+14 deg.C (58 F) in summer and -12 deg.C (11 F) in winter, but it can vary greatly between different regions
of the state. Winters are cold and dark. Early spring can start out frigid, but often the days warm to above
freezing with a lot of sunshine. The period of the midnight sunshine during a part of summer and the reverse,
24-hour of darkness, occurs during a part of winter. Summers are typically the wettest time of the year,
southern regions being well known for their dampness. Get next week's weather forecast for Anchorage here:
Weather Reports.
Getting to Alaska - There are direct or one-stop flights to Anchorage from many major US cities.
Most of the Alaskan interior and coast are accessible by Alaska Aircraft Charters, Bush Pilots and Air Taxis.
Many small villages and towns have all weather airports with daily flights.
Accommadations and Getting Around - You can rent a hotel in Anchorage. Remoter areas have a vast
number of Fishing Lodges and Camps with fishing guides and necessary equipment. For those who prefer to fish
offshore there are Alaska Saltwater Fishing Charters available.
TRAVEL TIPS: Northern weather can be unpredictable. Plan on taking with you and wearing multiple
layers of clothes in response to a wide variety of temperatures and weather conditions. Marine weather
conditions can change in minutes. As any Alaskan sailor can tell a calm sea can become a nightmare of an
ordeal in minutes. Coastal waters, this far north, are also very cold and survival rates are low
if your boat goes down in rough seas and you don't have the proper survival suit. It is always wise to
consult the current conditions and predicted forecast for the area you will be boating in. Obtain detailed
maps of the area beforehand. For inland travel, don't forget to pack first-aid and survival kits as well as
bear repellents.
For more about Alaska Vacations visit: Travel Alaska. For Alaska Videos, see Alaska Videos.
About the Author: TravelMake.com - one of leading online discount travel agencies, a source of
useful travel information and links on Alaska sport fishing. Visit www.travelmake.com
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