| Are you a fisherman trapped in a concrete | | | | excursion desk. And it is advisable to book early, |
| jungle? Is it time to rejuvenate your angler's soul | | | | while on the ship, as the charters sell out fast! |
| with an Alaska fishing trip? | | | | Remember, you'll need to buy a fishing license, |
| Or maybe you've never tried fishing, but you're | | | | too. |
| looking for a new escape? Something to stir your | | | | The Alaskan government has very detailed strict |
| blood and make you feel alive again. | | | | fishing laws. Your fishing guide can apprise you of |
| There is an answer: Alaska fishing trips! | | | | any regional regulations pertaining to Alaska fishing |
| Imagine subduing a monster King salmon? Some | | | | trips: the capture and transport of Alaskan fish |
| of these beauties can weigh up to nearly 100 | | | | species; the fishing tackle allowed for sport, fly |
| pounds. Or maybe a 300-pound Pacific halibut is | | | | and ice fishing; allowable bait fish and the usual |
| more your style? Or maybe fly-fishing for | | | | seasonal and weight requirements. Alaskan |
| Rainbow trout is the perfect medicine for what | | | | regulations even cover the use of gaffs and the |
| ails you? | | | | molesting or wasting of fish. |
| Be it a fat salmon, a monster halibut, or a brilliant | | | | If its total peace and quiet you need, try a |
| river trout, Alaska fishing trips offer a diverse | | | | remote destination like the Anvik River Lodge |
| range of fishing adventures. | | | | located 450 miles from Anchorage. Run by the |
| Back in 1959, Alaska became America's 49th | | | | Hickson family, this isolated fishing lodge is one of |
| state. Before that time, Alaska belonged to | | | | the more popular Alaska fishing trips. |
| Russian fur traders. In 1867, U.S. politician, William | | | | If it's a less rugged adventure you seek, try a |
| Seward, encouraged the United States to buy | | | | fishing package like the one offered by Sitka Point |
| Alaska for a mere 7.2 million dollars. At the time, | | | | Lodge and Fishing Charters. This upscale lodge |
| the purchase was considered silly; "Seward's folly," | | | | offers complete vacation packages including: |
| it was called. But Seward has had the last laugh. | | | | transportation, gourmet meals, all licenses, tackle |
| Seward must have been a fisherman; he must | | | | and rain gear. They even throw in a hot tub so |
| have seen the potential for some of the best | | | | you can ease those aching muscles after a hard |
| fishing adventures in the world. With its vast | | | | day of...catching fish! |
| ocean coastline, unspoiled lakes and pristine glacial | | | | Oh, and if you ever get tired of fishing (not likely) |
| waters, Alaska is home to dozens of fish species | | | | you can always take in the grizzly bears, wolves, |
| including Arctic char, Dolly Varden, Arctic grayling, | | | | moose or humpback whales. |
| rockfish, steelhead, Northern pike, Silver salmon, | | | | Or just watch a northern Alaskan sunset. |
| and 400-pound Salmon sharks. | | | | Whatever you choose, Alaska fishing trips are the |
| Ocean fishing charters run out of every major | | | | perfect way to mend your abused overworked |
| port. Even cruise lines can hook you up (pardon | | | | psyche. |
| the pun) with Alaska fishing trips. Just ask at the | | | | |