| When summer time comes and salmon are | | | | 2. Be aware of the time you will spend during the |
| starting to run, many people who like fishing visit | | | | trip. Also, make note of the time that you will |
| Alaska. Tourists tend to know when the salmon | | | | need during the actual fishing. The amount that |
| run starts. This may not be on purpose but they | | | | you will pay your guide might only be consumed |
| do know the best place to catch salmon is in | | | | on the time of the boat ride rather than the |
| Alaska. | | | | fishing itself. |
| Alaska's waters make their tourists get the | | | | 3. Ask how much a particular guide would cost, |
| Alaska fishing guide and provide the tourists the | | | | because they have different rates depending on |
| best spots in Alaska for fishing. First, you have to | | | | their skills, experiences and length of stay in their |
| know what kind of fish you want to catch. You | | | | job. A guide that would cost cheaper than the |
| can choose from different varieties of fishes like | | | | average rate of the other guides might not have |
| silver salmon, arctic char, steelhead, Alaska king | | | | enough experience and skills. |
| salmon, rainbow trout, or any other fish. | | | | 4. It is recommended that you have your |
| The Arctic, Southwest, South central, Southeast | | | | references. This will help you narrow down your |
| and the interior are the five known geographical | | | | choices in selecting a fishing guide. Most people |
| places in Alaska. These are the sites where you | | | | who have been there are willing to share about |
| can maximize your fishing expedition. You have to | | | | how satisfied they were during the fishing |
| hire a fishing guide since you do not know the | | | | vacation. They can also give you some advice on |
| area. They may give the best spots for you and | | | | what you need to do during the adventure. |
| accompany you to your fishing. | | | | 5. Remember, this is a chance for you to ask |
| Here Are Some Things You May Want To Ask | | | | about particular issues that concern you. Do not |
| From Your Guide | | | | hesitate to gather information from your guide. |
| 1. You have to know how long they have been | | | | By this time, you should be able to have your final |
| doing their work in Alaska. It is good if they have | | | | choice for your Alaska fishing guide that will be |
| been staying there for a long time already. The | | | | perfect for your plans and make the most out of |
| reason is that they have much knowledge about | | | | your trip in Alaska. |
| the different yearly cycles of Alaska. | | | | |