Alaska fishing is some of the best in the world. Whether you are going on a half-day Alaska cruise fishing excursion or a week long stay at a remote Alaska fishing lodge, you will enjoy excellent fishing in some of the most magnificent settings anywhere.
From salmon sport fishing off the rugged, beautiful coastline of Ketchikan to fresh water salmon runs on the Kenai River to trout fishing in the wild rivers of the Northern Interior, Alaska fishing is an angler's dream.
May through September are the prime months for fishing throughout Alaska.
Long summer days and cool, refreshing temperatures make for the perfect conditions for fishing.
For me, the best part of fishing in this region is the sheer size of the place.
It's never hard to find the perfect spot and have it all to yourselves.
And it's not just that the fishing is so outstanding that makes Alaska special to me.
It's the beauty and serenity of the environment you're fishing in.
Whether its in the clear turquoise waters of a glacier fed fjord or the pristine rapids of a river in Denali National Park, the scenery in this state has to be seen to be believed.
ALASKA'S FIVE FISHING REGIONS
THE INSIDE PASSAGE
This coastal region in southeastern Alaska has the best salmon sport fishing in the Pacific.
THE GULF OF ALASKA & COOK INLET
This area has outstanding halibut fishing, king salmon, and coho.
THE RIVERS OF THE ALASKAN INTERIOR
An angler's paradise, with king salmon, rainbow trout, northern pike, arctic grayling, arctic char, whitefish and sheefish.
THE FAR NORTH
For people wanting the ultimate wilderness experience. Here you'll find outstanding salmon, arctic char, pike, arctic grayling, whitefish & sheefish.
THE SOUTHWESTERN COAST AND THE ALEUTIANS
In this region, you will find rainbow trout and all five species of salmon.
WHAT TO PACK
When you are packing for an Alaska fishing trip in the summer months, what clothes you should pack depends on which region you will be fishing in.
If you're heading to the interior for some river or lake fishing, it can get quite warm during the long summer days up as high as Fairbanks.
I'm talking averages in the 80's topping out at 90. So don't assume it's going to be frigid and pack only ski parkas. Pack a light, waterproof jacket and prepare to dress in layers.
Alaska fishing lodge, the angling here is some of the best in the world.
The amazing scenery is just an added bonus.
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