Anglers Dream Of A Great Alaska Fishing Trip

Many anglers dream of an Alaska fishing trip. To make sure your Alaska fishing trip is perfect, follows these helpful guidelines.

Experienced anglers know that hiring a guide is the way to a successful Alaska fishing trip. A local guide knows the best fishing sites and what local services are available.

Start by choosing which species you’ll fish for. Many anglers like the sport of fishing for one of Alaska’s many varieties of salmon, such as Silver Salmon, Red Salmon or the great King Salmon, which can run as high as 50 pounds or more. Others like the fight in freshwater species such as Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout, among others. Don’t overlook a saltwater fishing trip for Alaska Halibut, either. The Halibut in Alaska’s coastal waters are some of the largest found anywhere.

Choosing your species will determine which Alaska region you’ll visit. The state has five geographical areas: Southeast, Southcentral, Western, Arctic and Interior. Sometimes the western regions are grouped together. Here’s what each is like:

Southeast Alaska. If you’re looking for rushing streams, glaciers and fjords, this is your spot. Seasons are tempered by the Pacific Ocean, with cool, moist summers and snowy winters. Fish here for salmon, halibut and trout.

Southcentral Alaska. This region is home to some of Alaska’s most renowned fishing sites, such as the Kenai Rivers. From Bristol Bay to Copper River, this region offers salmon and halibut along the coasts and pike, trout and grayling on freshwater streams.

The Arctic, Western Alaska and Interior regions differ greatly from the southern areas. The Arctic and Western areas are treeless plains, while forests blanket the Interior. The Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers are known for their salmon, while Grayling tops the freshwater species that include Pike, Char, Trout and Burbot.

Once you’ve chosen your species and region, these tips can help you select a fishing guide.

1. Get references from at least two of the guide’s previous clients. If you find they weren’t completely happy with the guide’s performance, move on to another prospect.

2. Get a schedule for the trip and especially check the travel time. A lengthy travel time will cut back significantly on fishing time.

3. Guide rates vary widely, so compare prices carefully. The low bidder is not the best in this case.

4. Find out the guide’s length of experience with fishing in Alaska, where the fishing runs in cycles of about seven years. The more your guide’s experience, the more likely you are to catch The Big One.

5. Get an itemized list of what you’re getting for your money, including things like fishing tackle, rain gear, bottled water, etc.

6. Ask about any special concerns before you leave for the water. It’s too late once the boat’s at sea or the plane’s in the air.

Finally, schedule your Alaska fishing trip as soon as possible. The state’s fishing season doesn’t last long and fishing guides’ schedules book up fast.

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