Alaska Sportfishing
Alaska has
sportfishing charter boats everywhere from the
Inside Passage to the cool waters of Prince
William Sound. Charter boats fish for salmon,
halibut, ling cod, red snapper, and various of
types of rockfish. An individual or a group can
hire a boat (often known as "six-packs" for
their six-member fishing parties), but often
individuals or small groups are brought
together to fill out the party of five or six.
If you want to catch fish in Alaska, a charter
boat is almost a rock solid guarantee of a full
box of fish. (Weather permitting !)
Fishing Licences and Fees:
A sport fishing license is required annually (each calendar year) and must be in the possession of all persons 16 years of age or older (see following special exemption) while sport fishing, personal use fishing, and/or digging clams or harvesting shellfish. A sport fishing license is not required of a resident who is 60 years of age or older; a special permanent identification card is distributed by the ADF&G Licensing Section. Licenses may be purchased from any ADF&G license agent (most sporting goods stores)
throughout the state, or by mail from: Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Licensing Section, P.O.Box 25525, Juneau, Alaska 99802-5525, (907) 465-2376. Or you can apply for a license through Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game at their License Application Form page on the internet.
The
Fish:
King Salmon (Chinook), Silver Salmon (Coho),
Red Salmon (Sockeye), Pink Salmon (Humpies),
and Chum Salmon (Dog) are the five species of
salmon. Halibut, Ling Cod, Pacific Cod, Red
Snapper (Yellow Eye Snapper) and are just a few
of the many species of bottom fish you could
catch on an ocean charter.
Sportfishing:
Huge runs of salmon migrate from the open
ocean, around Prince of Wales Island, and into
the protected waters of the Inside passage near
Ketchikan. This mass gathering of five species
of salmon is the reason that this area is known
as the "Salmon capitol of the world". This
region of Alaska is particulary noted for its
strong runs of trophy fish. The finest salt
water fishing for giant halibut, red snapper,
ling cod, and rock cod is also available.
Book A Fishing Trip
Here
Sonny's
Skookum S.E. Alaska Adventures Sonny
and Babs have been on Prince of Wales Island
for over twenty years. Sonny has worked as a
head fresh/saltwater guide for over sixteen
years at a 5 Star Lodge. Sonny is a State of
Alaska licensed fishing guide. He has been a
Orvis endorsed guide for six years as well as
being an EMT III for over twenty years. Book A Trip With Sonny Martin
Here
By
Air:
Anglers in any region of the state can reach
remote streams, lakes, and shores by air, but
planes are needed for getting around in
Southwestern and Northern Alaska. Fly-in trips
can be for a day; they can also involve staying
at a wilderness lodge. Simple and elaborate
fishing packages can be arranged.
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