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Alaska Fly Fishing Trip: Planning a Successful Fly Fishing Trip in Alaska
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Planning an Alaska fly fishing trip? Wondering about the best time to go? How to find the best fishing lodges? What to bring? Keep reading for great tips on how to plan an Alaskan fishing vacation that you'll never forget.
Obtaining a Fishing License
While most lodges or tour companies will arrange to obtain your fishing license for you, you can also order them online right from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game at http://www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license/. They offer a basic fishing license for out-of-state residents, as well as an additional stamp to go after King Salmon.
When to Go
The best to go on your Alaska fly fishing trip is during the summer months, between June and September. However, the specific time you go may depend on the type of fish you're after. For example, the Rainbow Trout are biggest from June to August while the Graylings start jumping in May.
Again, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game offers a basic fish run timing chart service at http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/statewide/runtim/runtim.cfm?chart=runanc or you can contact them by phone for more up-to-date and specific fish run information.
For a non-resident, fishing licenses start at $20 for a day, $35 for two days, $55 for seven days, $80 for fourteen days and $145 for a full year. However, Non-resident military personnel only pay $24 for a full year.
Booking a Lodge or Charter
If fishing is the primary reason for your Alaska trip, most experts recommend booking your stay at a fishing lodge. The remote areas of Bristol Bay are teeming with lodges that can only be accessed by float plane.
Unfortunately, if you're not there during the peak period of the local salmon run, you may be faced with slow fishing and a waste of money. Alternatively, choosing the right time and place, but not booking ahead means you could lose out.
Frommer's travel guide recommends booking your lodges and charters through a local travel company. Their choice? Sport Fishing Alaska in Anchorage (1-888-552-8674 or http://www.alaskatripplanners.com).
The company is run by a couple, Sheary and Larry Suiter. Basically, for a small advance fee of $95, they'll plan a full Alaska fly fishing trip for you that's catered to your budget and will put you exactly where the fishing is hot.
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