Fly Fishing in Alaska

If you want a spectacular getaway from the hectic life of work and urbane society, there is no better place to escape than Alaska.  The largest state in the United States, Alaska boasts a wide variety of locations that are perfect for fly fishing, no matter what your favorite type of environment happens to be.  There are plenty of spots for the still water enthusiast, the flowing water fanatic, and the oceanic fishing nut! 

There are more than three thousand bodies of flowing water in Alaska, ranging from gently babbling streams to roaring whitewater rivers, depending upon what kind of terrain you’re making base camp near.  Sport fishermen (and women!) can find all of the exciting opportunities here that many could ever dream of – from Arctic char to steelhead, trout to bass, to even the amazing salmon, which migrates in the millions back to the places where they were spawned.  Massive runs such as these run on a cycle annually, and other species of fish feed in abundance on their eggs – if you go at the right time, you can catch these wonderful (and delicious) creatures in the most awe-inspiring of settings!

But let’s not forget about the still water bodies all around the state.  To complement the three thousand rivers and streams, there are some three million lakes and ponds in Alaska.  Though not all of them contain the fish you’re probably after (and though not all of them are even accessible save for by aircraft), fly fishing on Alaska’s many still water bodies can be a great part of your vacation, because not only are you going to be angling in a breathtakingly beautiful location, but you’ll also have the chance at catching some memories!

And finally, we come to Alaska’s uncharted fly fishing resource: the sea.  Saltwater fishing locations along the state’s nearly sixty thousand miles of coastline are relatively unexplored, but if you have the guts and the skill to stake a claim in the chilly waters of the North Pacific, so close to the Arctic circle, you are to be congratulated!  If you also have the ingenuity to figure out the details of fly fishing lures for the sea in Alaska, you stand a good chance of some great catches—perhaps even records or trophies!  Most saltwater fly fishing, by necessity, takes place in the inter-coastal area, and most anglers can be expected to catch salmon coming in from the ocean to spawn, as well as steelhead and some types of rockfish.

Wherever you decide to take your fly fishing adventure in Alaska, you’re bound to have a great time.  We commend you for your choice in destinations and wish you the best of luck.  Happy angling!