Alaska Fishing Charters

Picture Alaska in winter and you probably imagine nothing but ice! Just below the ice are delicious surprises, however, including Arctic Char, Grayling, and Northern Pike. If you’re game, try ice fishing with a local guide.

Hardcore fly anglers can make the most of February by targeting Steelhead and other Trout species in one of the many rivers and streams. Be wary of the weather though, because it can limit transportation.

Spring is coming, but the prime season for saltwater fishing is still weeks away. Those who do venture offshore at this time of year need to keep an eye on the weather forecast, so that they can fish safely.

Saltwater fishing can be quite good in April, with a decent chance of landing smaller Halibut, Rockfish, and even King Salmon in some places like Homer. Still the weather is not stable, and the water is cold. The best is yet to come!

Salmon fishing is heating up in Alaska! Kings are the first to arrive in late May, with some of the biggest specimens appearing in the Kenai River. Halibut and Rockfish are out and about, hungry and ready to pounce.

Freshwater fishing is excellent in the fall and the biggest star are massive Rainbow Trout with Northern Pike, Grayling, and Lake Trout at their peak. In some areas, Salmon fishing is still strong.

Come October, most of Alaska fishing charters start shutting down for the winter, but there are still guides who can take you bottom fishing for Halibut, Lingcod, and Rockfish when the weather allows.

Local lakes are freezing over and that means it’s ice fishing season again! Come carve a hole and drop a line for Northern Pike, Grayling, and Char, or try your luck in a local river for Trout. But remember, layers, layers, layers!

Alaska's winter is not to be messed with, but with proper preparation, you can ice fish the many frozen lakes for Lakers, Pike, and Arctic Char. You can also go to local streams for some light tackle and fly action if the weather's on your side.