Things You Need to Know Before Fishing in Alaska
March 28, 2022|
Alaska is pretty much a fishing gold mine. No matter what year, month, or season, there’s always fish to catch somewhere. There are over 12000 rivers, after all! However, even though fishing in Alaska might be a dream, there are some things that you need to know before fishing in Alaska, and in this post, we’re going to be going over some of the most important ones!
Know which fish you want to catch
Because of how extensive the rivers and streams of Alaska are, it’s important that you don’t just jump into things blindly. Sure, even if you shoot in the dark, you’re bound to get a random bite somewhere, but that’s not our goal here. The goal is to get the best catch of the particular fish you’ve always wanted to catch! That’s why it’s important that you’ve fully researched the fish that you want to catch before you even head out to Alaska. With that, you’ll be able to go to the right rivers and streams and get the best catch you possibly can!
Most Popular Types of Fish for an Alaskan Fishing Trip:
Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic grayling, Coho (Silver) Salmon, Chinook (King) Salmon, Sockeye (Red) Salmon, Halibut, Cod, Rockfish.
Prepare for the Weather beforehand.
While Alaskan days are nice and cool, which makes them a very pleasant fishing retreat, there are times when the rain takes over and gets everywhere. To make sure that doesn’t put a damper on your fishing adventures, keep rainproof shoes, extra layers, and light jackets with you. If you don’t and there’s unexpected rain, you can even check with your lodge. Reliable lodges keep a few extra rain gears for their guests just in case.
Don’t forget the mosquitos.
This is an often-overlooked little thing about Alaska that might end up being a pretty big deal once you’re there – The mosquitos.
While anti-mosquito sprays and other protectants will be available there as well, it’s always best to make sure you’re covering all of your bases before you depart your home. Pack full-sleeved T-shirts and long pants. Sometimes even those won’t cut it, Alaskan mosquitoes are just a little too strong!
The perfect solution for that would be a mosquito suit so the only thing biting, will be the fish, biting the bait! The cheapest way to buy it is by ordering at Amazon ahead.
Stay Bear Aware
One of the things that a lot of people don’t consider is that out there in the Alaskan wilderness, are bears. Bears that might get disturbed if you’re in their zone while fishing. It’s important that everyone has a bit of bear awareness. The main thing here is to just stay calm and keep your distance from them, but just in case that’s not what the bear has on its agenda, carrying bear spray would be a good idea too! All Tal-Adventures Lodge guides possess years of wildness skills and experiences, sure we will provide you an unforgettable trip and also keep you safe!
Try outside of the popular spots
There are lots of popular fishing spots in Alaska, but some, more remote ones like the Talachulitna River, are remote and have insane catches just waiting to be caught.
Instead of planning to only hit the popular and crowded locations, switch things up and book an air taxi over to the more remote areas and get the best fish and no combat!
Do more with a remote lodge
Alaskan rivers have a lot to do, not just fishing. There’s rafting, boating, kayaking, and all sorts of other adventures too! Even outside of the water, there are glacier tours, hiking, flightseeing, and so much more. Those looking for some very exclusive fishing could even try Heli-fishing too, but these are the type of adventures that are going to be easier to find at a reliable, remote lodge like Tal-Adventures Lodge so the experience is a lot more private and can even be customized!
You’re All Set to Get the Catch of a Lifetime!
Now that you know the top 5 things you need to know about fishing in Alaska, you can plan your dream Alaskan fishing trip right and have the time of your life in the best place you can fish in the entire world!
