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Alaska Sport Fishing....

Sport fishing is the number one sport and outdoor recreation in Alaska.  Alaskans spend their vacations, days off, and time before and after work fishing.  Tourists almost always spend some time fishing for salmon, halibut, and other Alaska fish.  Alaska ranks among the best places in the world for sport fishing.  King salmon weighing over 50 pounds are common.  Sockeye salmon enter Alaska's waters in the millions.  Pink salmon, while smaller, are even more plentiful.  Silver salmon may be, pound for pound, the best fighters.  Halibut can weigh 300 pounds or more.  Rainbow trout are abundant in area rivers & lakes, supplemented by regular stocking.

Fishing Calendar -- With salmon fishing, timing is everything.  You need to be in the right place at the right time.  Lists fishing locations rated as "excellent" based on results.  Where to fish info.

How To Catch Fish -- Discusses equipment and fishing methods for salmon, halibut and trout.  Rod & tackle combinations and fishing techniques for various fish species, including King Salmon, Red Salmon, Silver Salmon, Chum Salmon, Pink Salmon, Halibut, and Rainbow Trout.

Alaska Maps -- To help you find the fishing spots.  There are plenty of good salmon fishing areas within driving range of Anchorage.  This site focuses on popular salmon fishing locations in Southcentral Alaska, including the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and the Kenai Peninsula.

Alaska Weather & Tides -- Local and Marine weather forecasts.  Weather Service links; satellite and Doppler radar images; Alaska climate; tide information.

Links -- Fishing information from Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game, including fishing regulations, fishing reports, and online fishing license purchase.  Also, lists of fishing charters, aircraft charters, lodges, and general interest links on Alaska, sport fishing, and travel to Alaska.

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