Fish On! From the Southeast Alaska, to the world famous Kenai River, and into Alaska's interior - Alaska offers some of the best fishing in the word. Enjoy struggling to land monster halibut or a mighty king salmon, on try your hand at fly fishing for rainbow trout on a secluded Alaska stream. You can fish Alaska from an ocean charter boat, take to a river by jet or drift boat, or fly in by bush plane to a remote Alaska lake or steam. We are happy to suggest the following half and full day Alaska fishing trips, all by the leading fishing guide companies in each location.
Seward Alaska Salmon and Halibut fishing
Seward is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and offers some of the finest Halibut
and Salmon fishing in the world. Fishing charters leave daily from the small
boat harbor, with half day and full fishing day trips available. Generally,
all gear is provided but you will need a fishing license. Advance reservations
are strongly recommended, particularly in the peak months of July and August.
The giant pacific halibut can easily exceed 500 pounds. Bigger than a 'barn
door' many Alaskans like to say. The nutrient rich waters surrounding Seward
make it one of the most productive halibut grounds in the world. A big fish
will give you the fight of your life, as well as some of the tastiest white
meat you have ever enjoyed. Packaging and shipping service is available so you
can send some fish home to your friends - perhaps all your friends, if you are
lucky. Seward is also home to the largest silver salmon fishing derby in the
world with ten of thousands available in prize money. The derby is usually held
early to mid August, although the silvers generally run from mid June through
August. Silvers caught out of Seward usually range from ten to fifteen pounds,
but you better real in one at least twenty pounds if you want to place in the
derby. You can target Alaska king salmon from April to mid June, the state record
is nearly 100 pounds.
Alaska Fly In Fishing from Anchorage
If you are looking for an Alaska fly in fishing adventure, look no further than
Lake Hood in Anchorage Alaska. Lake hood is located at the Anchorage airport
and is the busiest float or sea plan base in the world. These specialized small
bush planes are fitted with floats allowing them take off and land on small
lake across Alaska. A number of long term Alaskan aviation companies operate
from the lake, and are ready to fly you out to some of the world's best fishing
in Alaska's backcountry - some areas only minutes away from the city by seaplane.
From fighting king and silver salmon, to feisty trout and grayling, you will
enjoy your trip to a remote lake or stream where the action is and the crowds
aren't. These full day trips include a professional guide, fishing license,
fishing gear, lunch and refreshments, round-trip flight from Anchorage, and
transfers from major Anchorage hotels.
Talkeetna Fishing by Jetboat
Talkeetna Alaska is located at the confluence of the Talkeetna River and the
Susitna River. The Talkeetna River is part of the Susitna River drainage system
which boats the second largest run of migrating fish in world. With a jetboat
you will have access to over 200 miles of prime fishing territory. Depending
on the season, you can fish for five species of salmon, including king salmon,
sockeye salmon, chum salmon, pink salmon and coho salmon, in addition to rainbow
trout, dolly varden and arctic grayling. Full and half day fishing trips are
available on custom built, comfortable Alaska jetboats with overhead covers
for your protection from the elements. These 24 foot to 27 foot jet boats feature
inboard engines and cruise at speeds up to 35 miles per hour, in only 8 inches
of water. These specialized boats can take you to areas seldom fished in Alaska.
Along the way enjoy spectaular views of Mt. McKinley and keep an eye out for
bear, moose, bald eagles, beavers, and other Alaska wildlife. Fishing gear and
guides are provided, bring your license, lunch and favorite beverage.
More information on Alaska Fishing is available at www.alaskatravel.com.
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