Alaska

The number of fishable waters in Alaska is staggering. This remote destination has become a favorite among anglers looking to get deeper into the wild. Known for floatplanes and salmon, Alaska is a crowd pleaser but with a unique absence of crowds. Alaska has become a pinnacle destination to book fishing lodges and fishing guides.

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Insider tips and perks for your trip to Alaska, curated by our experts.

Tips

Tips for Your Trip

Be sure to purchase your Alaska fishing license online before arrival to make your life easy. It's also worth checking the Department of Fish & Game website for additional regulations
Consider season, where and what you want to fish when choosing an operator. It might not be possible to get all the stars to align, so speaking with our team and operating partners is the best way to ensure you get what you want
Start booking way in advance. Most places are booked out a year in advance for August into September, the most popular season in Alaska for Fly FIshing.

Perks

The Perks

The majestic views from the river are what make Alaska truly special. The mountains puncture the horizon line, and the views seem to change with every river bend. Also, there are so many options of where and what to fish for, it's easy to understand why Alaska is such a special place.
Alaska is absolutely massive. The state is about two and a half times larger than Texas. Alaska represents more than half of all the national park land in America. It has over 57.5 million acres of designated wilderness. This means it's the perfect destination to be on a river without a living soul for miles. If you're looking for an escape, Alaska is the place to be for most anglers.
The creeks, rivers and lakes of Alaska play host to a wide variety of fish. There's opportunities to catch Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Chum Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Pink Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish, Northern Pike and more. Alaska is most known for freshwater salmon fishing. Trout fishing is popular in the right season, right when they are spawning, and Salmon start hitting once they are done spawning. Just be aware that salmon fishing is illegal during certain times of the year.
Fishing in Alaska is a once in a lifetime experience, no matter which fishing lodge or guide service you book with. Fingers crossed that you'll spot a bear fishing, or have an eagle snipe your fish right out of the water, so you get the truly experience the wild nature. of this place.

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