Here are a few tips to pull off your Alaskan fishing vacation with as few hitches as possible. I’ve talked about a few of these points before, but I feel like they really can’t be stressed enough.
First, if this is your first time coming to Alaska, make sure you start planning your adventure around a year in advance. This will give you more to time do your research on what you want to do and where you want to stay. Booking early will also allow you to get the best lodges and guides before they become filled up, especially if you’re going during the busy summer season. It also allows you to form a backup plan, just in case the fish, weather, or your equipment doesn’t cooperate with your vacation plans.
One must for anyone thinking about traveling to Alaska, especially those thinking of going without a guide, is to get The Milepost. The Milepost is the best selling guide to Alaska and only costs about $20 at Amazon. It includes all the attractions, activities, and services along all of the major highways, most secondary roads, and all city streets in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon Territory. For those of you looking to tie you fishing trip to a cruise, the guide also covers the ferries and cruise ships that travel the Inside Passage. Also included are sections on air access and general information on topics ranging from dealing with bears to climate. The guide is updated every year and I personally consider it a necessity, given the amount of accurate information that’s included.
Before you go, make sure to check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. It’s really a must, to get both updated data on both fish runs and any rules and regulations you might be subject to. Rules are slightly different for different areas of the state, so make sure you see if there are any special rules and regulations for the areas you’re planning on fishing.
Finally, if you’ve been here before and want something a little different, try planning your trip outside the main summer months. You won’t find the huge salmon runs that happen during the summer, but you’ll also have much more of the streams to yourself, the trout are still plentiful, and if want some variety you can still book a charter to fish for some halibut.
These are just a few tips to help you get started on planning successful Alaska fishing vacations. If you’ve been to Alaska before and have any other tips or suggestions, leave them below.
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