Prince William Sound Fishing
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Fishing the Prince William Sound of Alaska can be very exciting. The towns of Cordova, Whittier and Valdez are prime fishing grounds for 5 types of salmon, halibut, sharks and more.
Cordova has plenty of charter boats available to take you saltwater fishing for salmon, halibut and sharks. You also have the option of fishing the Copper River for king salmon, coho salmon, sockeye salmon and a variety of trout species.
Valdez offers a unique experience for a variety of salmon, halibut and other bottom saltwater species. This area is known for the pink salmon fishing runs because millions of pink salmon return on even-numbered years.
Whittier is a small town that offers excellent saltwater fishing for 5 types of salmon, halibut, ling cod and rockfish.
For more information on the types of lodging and the available fishing charters, take a look at our tourism links below.
- Cordova Fishing Charters
- Cordova Lodging
- Valdez Fishing Charters
- Valdez Lodging
- Whittier Fishing Charters
- Whittier Lodging
South Central Alaska Fishing - Anchorage, Copper River Valley, Mat-Su Valley
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The areas of south central Alaska that cover Anchorage, the Copper River Valley and the Mat-Su Valley attract tons of fishermen every year because of the excellent salmon and trout fishing. Anchorage is more of a starting point for most anglers. People fly into Anchorage, then take off to their destination for their fishing vacation, however, there are some places to catch salmon in Anchorage and there are some fishing guides that do guide out of the Anchorage area.
For the fishermen that are heading over to the Copper River Valley part of Alaska, the Gulkana, Klutina and Copper rivers are where they will most likely end up. Numerous guides target these rivers for salmon and trout. The towns are small in this area, but there are still plenty of places to stay and the fishing can be outstanding. You can also find quite a few places where there is excellent fishing away from the crowds.
The Mat-Su Valley area is located just north of Anchorage and some of the top areas to fish in this area are Clear Creek, Fish Creek, the Yentna River Drainage and the Little Susitna River. These rivers and streams will fill with 5 species of Pacific salmon and the runs get started in July and runs through August.
You can also catch rainbow trout, dolly varden and grayling in some of the rivers. If you want to take a break from the salmon and trout, there are very big northern pike that can be caught in some of the surrounding lakes.
To find more information on these areas, take a look at our tourism links below.
- Anchorage Fishing Guides
- Anchorage Lodging
- Copper River Valley Fishing Guides
- Copper River Valley Lodging
- Mat-Su Valley Fishing Guides
- Mat-Su Valley Lodging
Juneau, Alaska Salmon Fishing
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Juneau, Alaska is a beautiful area that offers fishermen some excellent fishing opportunities. All 5 species of salmon are here as well as monster halibut. There are king salmon located here year round, but the annual run of kings gets going in late May and runs through June every summer. The silver salmon get started in July and they peak near the end of August and into the beginning of September. Chum salmon and sockeye salmon will be in the area in June and July. The pink salmon will be here from June through August. The halibut are available from June through September and most charters are able to get their limits for the day early in the day, so they can target bigger fish the rest of the charter trip, but that all depends on the fishing charter that you choose to use during your trip.
Depending on when you plan your trip will depend on what you can catch. Summer is the right time to be here in Juneau, Alaska. Figure that most anglers come here to catch the king salmon and halibut and the other species become bonus species when you catch them.
This area also features nearby streams, lakes and rivers that offer fishing for steelhead, dolly varden and cutthroat trout.
To get more information on the fishing charters and lodging in the area, take a look at our tourism links below.
Sitka, Alaska Fishing
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Sitka, Alaska is known for its outstanding fishing. Anglers come here from all over the country to enjoy some of the excellent salmon and halibut fishing. You can catch all 5 species of Northen Pacific salmon, although, Sitka is known more for its king salmon fishing over the other species such as silver, pink, red and chum salmon. Ling cod, yellow tail and red snapper are also available and these fish are typically caught when bottom fishing for halibut.
June through August will typically be the best months for catching all 5 species of salmon as well as halibut, but the king salmon do get started as early as May and the silver salmon and halibut can be caught through September and October as well. The salmon run definitely hits during the summer and you may want to talk to a couple of the fishing charters or lodge owners before planning your trip so you can maximize your vacation time.
For information on the area fishing charters and lodging, take a look at our tourism pages below.
Wrangell, Alaska Fishing
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Wrangell, Alaska attracts people for the saltwater fishing for all 5 species of Northern Pacific salmon, halibut, rockfish, ling cod and snapper. The freshwater fishing isn’t too bad either. You can catch salmon, char, dolly varden and cutthroat trout out of the nearby streams, lakes or ponds.
The summer kicks off the salmon and halibut fishing in Wrangell, Alaska. Time it right and your arms will be tired from the salmon and halibut that you can catch on the same fishing trip.
To plan a trip here, take a look at our tourism information for the area.
Kodiak Island, Alaska Fishing
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Kodiak Island is an amazing fishing destination in Alaska. All 5 species of Northern Pacific Salmon can be caught on Kodiak Island and it usually gets going in June with the King Salmon and Red Salmon and it continues through the fall as the Silver Salmon can be caught here as late as mid-October.
Resident King Salmon (also called feeder kings) are fish that can be caught trolling off the coast year round if that is something that interests you. Anglers also venture out into the Kodiak seas for halibut, which can be very big. Some other fish that are caught while fishing for halibut are salmon, ling cod, gray cod and rockfish.
For more information on the area, take a look at our tourism links for the area:
Dillingham, Alaska Fishing
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The fishing in Dillingham, Alaska is known for its annual spawning runs of salmon. The Nushagek river is famous for its king salmon, silver salmon, sockeye salmon, pink salmon, chum salmon and all of its other species as well such as rainbow trout, arctic char, grayling, dolly varden and even northern pike.
You will find plenty of resorts and lodges as well as fishing guides that can get you on some of these fish.
For more information on planning a trip here, take a look at our tourism links for the area:
Alaska Salmon Fishing
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Alaska offers some of the finest salmon fishing in the entire world. Not only can you come here and catch good numbers of salmon, you can also catch some absolute monsters. Giant king salmon, coho, sockeye, chum and pink salmon are available throughout the state of Alaska.
Chinook or King Salmon: Average 10 to 20 pounds with some tipping the scales over 100 pounds. 100 pounds fish are very rare, but it is common to see 50 pounders landed every year in Alaska.
Sockeye or Red Salmon: Average 5 to 8 pounds with some up to 15 pounds.
Coho or Silver Salmon: Average 6 to 10 pounds with some up over 20 pounds.
Chum or Dog Salmon: Average size of 10 to 15 pounds with some fish above 20 pounds.
Pink or Humpback Salmon: Average 3 to 5 pounds with some fish up to 10 pounds or more.
Check out some of the top salmon fishing destinations in Alaska. You will find plenty of information on Alaska’s finest fishing trips, lodges, guides and charters. Some of the top destinations to fish in Alaska are:
Southwest Alaska
The Inside Passage
Southern Region
Northern Region
South Central Alaska
Kenai Peninsula
Prince William Sound
