Alaska
Alaska is truly one of the last Frontiers for purely wild fish. Seasonal prolific runs fill the rivers with large volumes of salmon making their way to their spawning grounds and eager for the fly. The season kicks off in April with wild steelhead fishing in southeast Alaska. The mighty king salmon enters the rivers in mid-June to mid-July; by July 4, the largest sockeye salmon runs in the world are in full swing across the state. Hard fighting chum salmon abound in the same time period up until mid-August. The aggressive silver salmon arrives in early August and runs through the end of September and will readily hammer top-water. Wild rainbow trout are available from ice-out and a double-digit trout is a distinct possibility at any date in the season. Arctic char, grayling, and sheefish round out the menu of freshwater opportunities. For the salt fisherman, Halibut, Rockfish, and salmon can be taken offshore May to September. Combine a fishing trip with a tour of Denali, an exclusive Uncruise or bear photography expedition and the gold rush state will definitely top the list for a return visit.
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Destinations

Bristol Bay Lodge
Fly-out fishing in Wood-Tikchik State Park, Bristol Bay and Southwest Alaska
Copper River Lodge
A top rainbow trout fishery feeding Lake Illiamna, Alaska
Alaska Expedition Lodge
Sight-cast to fresh silver salmon straight from the surf in the Gulf of Alaska
Enchanted Lake Lodge
Waterfront on Enchanted Lake, Katmai National Park, Southwest Alaska
Goodnews River Lodge
They don’t call it the “Goodnews” River for nothing! Front-page worthy locale
Hoodoo Sportfishing Lodge
Located on the extreme northwest tip of the Alaska Peninsula near Nelson Lagoon
Kulik Lodge
Katmai National Park, Southwest Alaska, between Kulik and Nonvaniuk Lakes
Mission Lodge
Multi-species luxury fly-out lodge in Bristol Bay perfect for groups or singles
Reel Action Alaska Lodge
Lies within the Togiak Wildlife Refuge, famous for mousing for huge rainbows
Royal Coachman Lodge
This fly-out lodge sits on Nyukuk River - Offering 24-hour fishing
The Lodge at Whale Pass
Prince of Wales Island, SE Alaska; serious fishing meets serious adventure!
Unalakleet River Lodge
Located on Norton Sound of the Bering Sea, 395 miles Northwest of Anchorage
Intricate Bay Lodge
Fly out to the best rivers of the Katmai from this newly built luxury lodge
Tikchik Narrows Lodge
Amazing peninsula lodge with every imaginable species and daily fly-out fishing
Aniak River Lodge
Extraordinary diversity - all 5 Salmon types, trout, and everything in between!
Alaska Clearwater Sportfishing
Drift boat fly fishing the Kenai River. No experience needed to catch fish!
Stephan Lake Lodge - Big Game
Big game hunting and fishing near Talkeetna, Alaska
Grosvenor Lodge
Located in Katmai Nat’l Park between Grosvenor Lake and Colville Lake
Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge
Remote 160 private acres within Katmai Natl Park on the fish rich Alagnak River
Crooked Creek Retreat and Outfitters
Luxury all-inclusive multi species fishing and adventure lodge in Kasilof, AK
Bear Trail Lodge
The Naknek River is the Number One Rainbow Trout River in Alaska
Talaheim Lodge
Small Water Heli Fishing That’s Great for Small Groups and Completely Remote!
Alaska Rainbow Adventures
Providing First-Class Float Trip Options on the finest rivers in Alaska