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Alaska, “The Land of the Last Frontier” must be an angler’s delight. Where else in the world are coastal waters, rivers and lakes teeming with 21 species of fish ready to be caught? The 49th state is legendary for the quantity of fish in its waters.
Alaska with its 3000 rivers is the Mecca of salmon fishing. One of them, the Kenai River, will see 750,000 Sockeye Salmon, one of the five species of wild salmon seen in Alaska, return every year. Other great spots are the Kasilof River, Bristol Bay and Kodiak Island where the size of the bears testifies to the abundance of spawning salmon. Catching and processing of Sockeye, King, Coho, Humpback and Chum salmon is both the State’s largest source of employment and its biggest tourist attraction.
If it’s a fight you want then Alaskan Halibut is your adversary. Average weight for one of these fish is 15-20 pounds, although the largest ever caught weighed an enormous 459 pounds! Best locations are the waters around the Kenai Peninsula, Cook Inlet and Homer which claims to be the Halibut Fishing Capital of the world. Fishing is normally from chartered boats and special short rods are used.(The leverage on a long rod can easily hurt your back) Remember you will need an Alaskan fishing license. Other species to test your skill, include Arctic Char, Grayling and Trout.
Apart from sea fishing, most other fishing is from lodges situated on the many rivers and lakes. These are normally placed to obtain great catches from the returning shoals of fish, and enjoy some of the finest scenery in Alaska. . Many of them provide other activities such as wildlife viewing, kayaking, trekking and white water rafting. In locations such as these you do not even have to fish. While some of these lodges provide every luxury, some are a true wilderness experience and you may have to suffer without TV or e-mail. In some you may even have the opportunity to cook the day’s catch.
The sheer size of Alaska means that some of the best fishing spots are not accessible by road. Small floatplanes capable of landing on rivers or lakes are therefore essential to reach prime spots. Such flights to the back country are part of the holiday and an exciting adventure. Many operate from one of the world’s biggest seaplane bases at Anchorage and also from Kenai and Cook Inlet. For those not keen on flying, you can still travel by road or boat to places such as the Kenai Peninsula and other great locations.
Alaska is truly a fisherman’s dream destination. Great fishing, fantastic scenery, peace and quiet and that feeling of having the wilderness all to yourself. While at the same time you can have every comfort you want close at hand or if you really want to experience the wilderness it can be as rough as you can take it.
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