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FRESHWATER FISHING
The Ultimate Alaskan Experience in World-Class
Fishing, Wildlife Viewing and Unguided Hunting
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Resident Fish Species
In addition to the five Pacific Salmon Species, six resident freshwater game fish species are common throughout the area. The Salmon in their various life stages represent important food sources for these resident fish, especially the eggs from the spawning adult Salmon. These resident fish adapt their seasonal migrations to those of the salmon, feeding voraciously upon this seasonal influx of food, and grow large from minimal angling pressure. |
Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout average 2-6 pounds (14-24 inches) with larger fish to 10-plus pounds (30 inch-plus). Western Alaska Rainbows are wild, never having incurred the genetic influence of "stocked" fish. They are highly prized for their strong, acrobatic fight. Fly fishing and spin fishing is effective for Rainbows. Specific fly patterns make the effective imitation of their available food. Fishing for Rainbows in western Alaska is consistently good throughout the entire June through September season. This is contrary to the popular misconception of August and September being the best months. The Rainbows are always in the rivers, and during June and July they have less available food and feed with abandon. |
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Arctic Char
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Arctic Char average 2-6 pounds with larger fish to 10-plus pounds. The most common member of the char family in our area, Arctic Char are closely related to the Dolly Varden, Brook Trout and Lake Trout. They are strong fighting fish taken readily on spin or fly tackle, with larger fish capable of spooling a reel. Fishing for Char is good all season, although best in June, August and September. In September, the larger Char are available and show magnificent orange colors. |
Lake Trout
Lake Trout average 2-5 pounds, with larger fish to 12-plus pounds. They are members of the char family indigenous to about half of the area river systems. Lake Trout are caught all season in shallow water, often with a fly rod while fishing for Arctic Char or Dolly Varden. They do not "go deep" later in the summer as the fish in Canada do. Often, the best fishing for Lake Trout occurs in August. |
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Arctic Grayling
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Arctic Grayling average about 1 pound (12-14 inches), although larger fish of 3-5 pounds (18-23 inches) are possible. They are the most widely dispersed and common of western Alaska's resident species. They are available throughout the season, although June and July are slightly better. We've even caught Grayling while fishing for King Salmon with some pretty hefty tackle. Grayling are readily caught on a dry fly at about anytime in the season. |
Northern Pike
Northern Pike average 4-8 pounds with larger fish to 15-plus pounds. They are common throughout our area wherever weedy lakes or river sloughs are found. Pike are caught in shallow water with spinning or fly tackle, and their explosive strike make top-water fishing for them, with a fly-rod mouse for instance, a real blast. They are available throughout the season, although June and July offer better fishing conditions because of reduced weed growth. |
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Catch and Release
Although not required by law, we strongly encourage catch and release for all freshwater, non-salmon species of fish. These fish are certainly trophies in every respect. However, for instance, it is estimated that a 20-inch Grayling is 20 years old! For those wanting to display a mount of their Alaska fish, measurements can be taken, delivered to a taxidermist, and a fiberglass re-creation can be made that will last a lifetime. |
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