| Without argument one of the most well known | | | | their limit and then using a catch and release |
| areas for anglers that want to land that record | | | | program to continue to enjoy the fishing |
| breaking fish is in the cold, northern waters of the | | | | experience. |
| most northerly of the US states. Alaska salmon | | | | Sitka - this area of Alaska has always been |
| fishing, in the rivers, lakes and the ocean on the | | | | known for its fishing opportunities. There is a limit |
| western side of the state are world renowned | | | | on King salmon at one per day or three annually, |
| for their excellent salmon fishing and the huge | | | | but there is no annual limit on Silver salmon, also |
| number and variety of fish that exist in the | | | | known as Coho, and a six per day catch |
| waters. | | | | restriction. Sitka is one of the larger cities in |
| Hot Spots for Salmon | | | | Alaska so it makes an idea base point for families |
| Literally waterways in Alaska will have some type | | | | that are going on Alaska salmon fishing trips. |
| of salmon species that are native to the location, | | | | Yentna River - one of the most popular fresh |
| but there are some areas that are particularly | | | | water salmon fishing systems, there are a variety |
| known for their trophy-sized salmon of various | | | | of creeks, rivers and tributaries that are excellent |
| types. Below is a general list of the body of | | | | to fish for several varieties of Alaska salmon. |
| water and the type and size of salmon that are | | | | Fishing can be done by boat, off the shore or |
| typically for the area and body of water. | | | | even by nets with the proper licensing and |
| Kenai Peninsula and River - one of the most | | | | depending on the time of year. The varieties of |
| famous of all the Alaska salmon fishing hot spots, | | | | salmon that can be caught in this area include |
| the Kenai Peninsula and river are home to several | | | | King, Silver, Sockeye, Pink and Chum. Typically |
| varieties including King Salmon, Chinook, Silver and | | | | salmon are fished using spin or fly-fishing methods |
| Sockeye or Red salmon. Typically the variety of | | | | in these waterways. |
| salmon will have different weights but the fish in | | | | Alaska salmon fishing offers breathtaking scenery |
| this area may range in size from 25 to 90 pounds | | | | in largely pristine and untouched areas. Many of |
| for mature adults. | | | | the locations, especially the remote fishing lodges |
| Golsovia River, on the edge of the of the Bering | | | | require fly in access to the lodges, but also |
| Sea - this is a quiet yet highly productive area of | | | | provide the best opportunities to fish areas where |
| the Alaska salmon fishing tour area, renowned for | | | | there is a largely untouched salmon population. |
| not only salmon but also for Artic Char fishing | | | | Alaska salmon fishing has its peak seasons |
| opportunities. The salmon species that are found | | | | between July and August when the weather is |
| in this area include Chum, Pink, Silver and King | | | | relatively warm and there is ample daylight for |
| salmon. The best time for fishing in this area is | | | | long hours of fishing enjoyment. |
| June to August, with most guests easily reaching | | | | |