Salmon Fishing in Alaska

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The State of Alaska is an angler’s dream come true, famous for its prolific Salmon Fishing opportunities. The rivers and lakes of Alaska are teeming with fish every summer and the inlets and tidewater that lead to the ocean also provide waters rich with salmon. The Kenai Peninsula, stretching into the Gulf of Alaska with the capital city of Anchorage at its Northern boundary is a frequent target of fishermen hoping for trophy fish. The area surrounding the city of Ketchikan is known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” with many guides operating out of the historic fishing town steeped in Native American culture. There are a number of other Alaskan regions that provide access to unforgettable fishing adventures but these are the two most popular hubs. The four most common species of salmon sought by anglers are the much sought after King (Chinook), Sockeye (Red), Coho (Silver), and Pink (Humpie). King Salmon usually finds its first run from mid-May to early July and the second run from early July to King Salmon’s season ending on July 31. Sockeye Salmon’s first run is from late May to early July with the second run from mid-July to mid- August. Coho Salmon is best fished from the latter part of July to the end of August. Pink Salmon, a favorite of less experienced fishermen and children, can be caught from late July through mid-August every other year, only on even years. Truly adventurous fishermen might consider experiencing a “fly-in” excursion to a wilderness lodge where licensed guides, comfortable accommodations and all the equipment needed for hooking trophy fish is waiting for visitors that will often access the lodges by way of seaplanes. These out of the way facilities are geared toward total immersion fishing adventures that include hearty meals and evening cocktail parties where the stories about the ones that didn’t get away bookend the evening’s dinner, often comprised of the day’s catch. Whether for a single night or a week, a salmon fishing expedition from an Alaska wilderness lodge offers great fishing and incredible scenery mixed with the relaxation and aura of the isolated lodges deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Day trips geared toward the particular motivation of fishermen are possible from many of the cities and towns in Alaska. Adventures for catching salmon with experienced operators providing options for fly-fishing aficionados in hip-waders, those with a preference for spinning reels, hiking in and river bank casting or fishing from a boat are readily available. Processing of the salmon caught on the excursions is a service provided by many of the adventure companies with options provided for freezing or canning the fish along with shipping the fish home on dry ice. Some cruise lines operating in Alaskan waters also offer excursions to experience a day of fishing for the treasured fish while the ship in in port. Planning the details of your Alaskan Salmon Fishing Adventure are essential as the State offers 30,000 miles of coastline, thousands of lakes, rivers and streams just waiting for your first cast. Your dream trip of a lifetime to discover the wonder that is Alaska may not be complete without including a fishing adventure as part of that trip. Add this to your list today.

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