| If you're planning a fishing trip, Alaska is | | | | who organize expeditions based on budget, or |
| probably the best place in the world. The | | | | trust your lodge to provide you with an |
| Halibut are massive, the salmon gigantic and | | | | experienced, on-site guide. |
| the trout quite plentiful. For trophy-sized | | | | |
| catches, there's no place like it anywhere in | | | | Follow the Fish |
| the world. So, read on for some great tips | | | | |
| and tricks that will help make your Alaskan | | | | Fish may be abundant in Alaska, but they're |
| fishing trip a success. | | | | also migratory. You need to know the best |
| | | | fishing season and the right locations. So, |
| Make Your Reservations Early | | | | while a lodge or specific spot may boast some |
| | | | of the best fishing in the world, that may |
| Alaska is host to over a million tourists | | | | only hold true for a few weeks out of the |
| every summer. That means the hotels in | | | | year. Instead of being disappointed by a slow |
| Anchorage will fill up, the rental car | | | | fishing trip, the Alaska Department of Fish |
| companies will book quickly and the best | | | | and Game will be able to tell if your |
| fishing lodges will be full far in advance. | | | | proposed location and dates will coincide |
| To avoid disappointment and ensure you have | | | | with a fish migration. |
| the best trip possible, plan ahead and book | | | | |
| early. | | | | There's also the secret fishing season in |
| | | | Alaska - the fall. Trout are still running, |
| If you are unable to commit to specific dates | | | | no one's around and fly fishers will |
| well in advance (because of a job or other | | | | experience some of the best fishing of their |
| limitations), you should at least loosely | | | | lives. Many river lodges and resorts |
| monitor the availability of prefered | | | | specialize in an autumn season and even offer |
| reservations you will eventually make. If | | | | heavily discounted rates, saving you money. |
| they begin to fill, you might then take the | | | | |
| financial plunge and hope for the best with | | | | Pack Accordingly |
| your schedule. | | | | |
| | | | When it comes to packing for a fishing trip, |
| Hire a Local Guide | | | | Alaska residents will remind you that you |
| | | | need to be prepared for anything - blistering |
| Most guide books, fishing books and even the | | | | sun, pouring rain or cold nights. With the |
| state Department of Fish and Game say that if | | | | excitement of a fishing adventure, it is |
| you want to have a successful fishing trip in | | | | tempting to downplay the need for attention |
| Alaska, you should hire a local guide. Your | | | | to personal care. But skipping this important |
| guide will be able to take you to the hottest | | | | step in your preparation can actually ruin an |
| fishing spots, show you secret locations and | | | | otherwise great trip. |
| inform you of the best lures, floats and | | | | |
| flies. | | | | To block the sun, stay warm and fight |
| | | | dampness, you should pack clothes that can be |
| For a list of recommended guides or | | | | easily layered and will dry quickly if |
| companies, you can contact the Alaska | | | | needed. Remember to also pack sunglasses, |
| Department of Fish and Game, a travel company | | | | fishing equipment, sunblock, bug spray, a |
| like Sport Fishing Alaska (1-888-552-8674) | | | | camera and a small survival kit. |