Alaska Fishing Vacation

How about an exciting guided fishing trip on the Kenai River! You could even save enough to fly in to a remote river with one of the Alaska air charters in the state. Get the most from your Alaska Fishing Trip and save money at the same time.

While in Alaska, don't miss out on the exciting Arctic Grayling fishing in the Fairbanks area and in the rivers and lakes around Glenn Allen, Delta Junction, and Tok. These Cinderella fish of the north are abundant and fun for the whole family. All you need is a few flies, small spinners or spoons and it's time to get into the action. With its large sail-like dorsal fin dotted with large iridescent red, orange or purple spots, the grayling is one of the most unusual yet beautiful sportfish found in Alaska. The largest grayling fishery exists along the road systems of Interior Alaska.

Northern Pike are found in many of the lakes, rivers, and sloughs of Interior Alaska. The Minto Flats area located to the west of Fairbanks is a cluster of some 800 square miles of interconnected lakes, rivers, streams, and sloughs, that is home to an flourishing great northern pike population. It’s in these waters that you can expect to find trophy size pike fishing in a serene Alaska setting. Guide services are available in the Fairbanks area that offer great services for pike fishing in the Minto Flats area. Other areas to consider for fishing for pike in Alaska include the Tanana River system with its large populations of pike for your angling pleasure.

Pike in the 20 pound range are common in some Alaskan rivers and lakes, and fish weighing up to 30 pounds or more are caught every year. Tackle for pike fishing often consists of a medium action spinning, bait casting, or fly fishing gear. Almost any type of hardware will produce a strike. A wire leader is a must when doing battle with these sharp toothed monsters.

Pike have tasty firm, white flesh and a seemingly sweet flavor. Small pike are somewhat bony, but the larger fish filet easily for frying or baking. Pressure cooking reduces the bones to a soft edible state. Canning pike also is a favorite of many Alaskans and is a great way to transport fish back home after your trip. Pressure cookers cook primarily with steam and cook food faster than a traditional pot or oven cooking. Normal cooking time is around 20 minutes to be sure the bones have completely softened.

Fishing Tackle For Alaska!

Alaska fishing tackle often differs some from your home town tackle stores. We are including here a collection of sporting goods stores in Anchorage that specialize in the knowledge that is needed to make your trip a success. All offer everything you may need to outfit yourself for an Alaskan adventure, from the finest camping gear to a complete selection of rods, reels and fishing tackle. You will find well-informed sales staff to help hand pick the your gear from the finest fly rods and reels, as well as a full line of spinning and casting gear just for Alaska waters. There is also the best selection of Alaska fishing and camping books that will be able to guide you through your adventures. We hope you find this helpful in planning your Alaska vacation.

Sportsman's Warehouse
8681 Old Seward Hwy
Anchorage, AK 99515-2017
(907) 644-1400

Mc Afee's Fly Shop
750 W Dimond Blvd # 114
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 344-1617

Mountain View Sports Center
3838 Old Seward Highway
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 563-8600

Alaska Fishing Vacation

Planning for your Alaska fishing vacation? We can help you with a list of some of the local fishing guides in the area and links to some directories listing guide services and general information for planning your trip.

Interior Alaska Roadside Fishing.

There is good fishing for northern pike and arctic grayling along the Alaska Highway, Richardson, Denali, Parks and Glenn Highways. Also don't forget to try the Tok Cutoff lakes and streams as well. Additionally, other species of game fish are available including burbot and whitefish, with rainbow and lake trout at specific locations.

Arctic Grayling Guide Service provides fishing trips in Interior Alaska that are convenient to anglers visiting Fairbanks and Denali National Park.
P.O. Box 83707
Fairbanks, AK 99708
Phone: (907) 479-0479

The Origional Fairbanks Alaska Pike Fishing Guide
Alaska Trophy Pike & Sheefish
299 Alvin St.Fairbanks Ak 99712
907-457-8318

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