Best Place to Fish in Alaska in 2025: Discover the top spots, recommended by the team at Fish Alaska, where anglers can reel in unforgettable catches and experience the state's wild Read More...
Fish Alaska Species Guide: Coho Salmon by Marcus Weiner In their ocean form, coho are silver, with white bellies and gums, and have small black spots on their backs and upper lobe Read More...
Story and photos by George Krumm My buddy looked confused as he tried to put together the two-piece salmon rod I’d handed him. He looked at me, puzzled, and said, “I think Read More...
Alaska Fishing derby season brings excitement with numerous derbies across the state, offering anglers the chance to reel in cash prizes. by Melissa Norris Summer is here and that means it’s Read More...
Shrimping enthusiasts love Prince William Sound for its abundant shrimp populations and breathtaking scenery. Learn how to fill your pots and freezer with this delicious, sweet shrimp. by Nick Olzenak Shrimping Read More...
Hook removal tools, such as quick-release devices, are increasingly favored by anglers to minimize fish impact during catch-and-release, enhancing survival rates and promoting sustainable fishing practices. Discover the skill of crafting your Read More...
Homer Winter King Derby is an annual fishing competition held in Homer, Alaska and has a rich history dating back several decades. Follow these strategies for an enjoyable and successful experience at Read More...
Kodiak fishing trips provide a chance to connect with nature while enjoying the thrill of reeling in big catches. Join the team from Fish Alaska as they visit Kodiak Legends Lodge for Read More...
Dry-dropper rigs are a versatile and popular setup used in fly fishing. This rig allows anglers to cover multiple parts of the water, increasing their chances of a bite. In this excerpt Read More...
Trawl fishing is one of the major contributing factors to wanton waste in the fishing industry. Every angler, whether sportfishing, subsistence or commercial fishing has a responsibility to shoulder their share of Read More...
Story by Troy A Buzalsky The McKenzie River Named after explorer Donald McKenzie, who helped settle Astoria back in the fur-trading days of the early 1800s, Oregon’s McKenzie River is embraced Read More...
Fish handling the right way is a very important topic for wildlife conservationists and sports fishermen everywhere. Proper fish handling techniques aim to minimize the impact on released fish and respectfully process Read More...
Sockeye salmon fishing is an extremely exciting sport. Many anglers consider them the pound-for-pound strongest fish that swims in Alaska. It’s not uncommon for a 7-pound sockeye to make a mockery of Read More...
Story by Troy Buzalsky When traveling to remote areas of Alaska for an epic, multi-day, float-fishing journey, the name of the game is planning, including what you take, what you ship, what Read More...
Story by Melissa Norris Photos by Brian Woobank Sockeye fishing may not be what the Nushagak is best known for, but the runs have been so off the charts these last couple Read More...