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Fishing Trip Alaska: Planning a Fishing Trip in Alaska
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If you're planning a fishing trip, Alaska is probably the best place in the world. The Halibut are massive, the salmon gigantic and the trout are plentiful. For trophy-sized catches, there's no place like it anywhere in the world.
So, read on for some great tips and tricks that will help make your Alaskan fishing trip a success.
Reserve Early
Alaska is host to over a million tourists every summer. That means the hotels in Anchorage will fill up, the rental car companies will book up and the best fishing lodges will be full far in advance. To avoid disappointment and ensure that you have the best trip possible, plan ahead and book early.
Hire a Local Guide
Going it alone on your first Alaskan fishing trip is not recommended. A local guide will know where the best spots are, what flies or lures will work and how to catch the biggest fish. Their experience and knowledge of the area is invaluable, particularly for a first-timer.
For a list of recommended guides or companies, you can contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (their contact info is below), a travel company like Sport Fishing Alaska (1-888-552-8674), who organize expeditions based on budget, or trust your lodge to provide you with an experienced, on-site guide.
Know When to Go
While the fish are plentiful in Alaska, they're also migratory. So, if you're planning a fishing trip, Alaska residents recommend knowing when to go and where to go. The prime fishing and tourism season is during the summer – June to September, but each location and lodge will have a different prime month or even prime week.
So, before you book, check with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for their updated data on fish seasons. You can visit them online at http://www.adfg.state.ak.us/.
Alternatively, a lot of anglers and fly fishers are starting to talk about the autumn as Alaska's secret season. Many trout species come in the fall and fishers don't have to fight for spots or reservations as they enjoy some of the best fishing of the year.
Pack Accordingly
Remember that when you're packing for a fishing trip, Alaska can be blisteringly hot, drenching wet or freezing cold. The best advice is to pack layers of clothing that will dry quickly.
You want to protect yourself from the sun, rain and cold, but also be able to remove clothing or dry it fast. Don't forget sunscreen, bug repellent, your gear, a small personal survival kit and your camera.
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