By Nicole Harms
The Best Alaska Fishing Trip Packages
With more than 3,000 rivers, 3 million lakes (such as Blue Lake below) and 6,640 miles of coastline, as well as the numerous islands off its main shores, Alaska is a fisherman's dream. Here sportsmen can fish for huge halibut, beautiful rainbow trout and robust salmon of many varieties. The following are some trip packages to consider for your Alaskan fishing adventure.
Sappah and Son
Fishermen of all skill levels are welcome on these excursions in southern Alaska. Lifetime Alaska residents guide anglers to the Kenai and Kasilof rivers and Cook Inlet, where king, sockeye, silver and pink salmon are usually abundant, along with halibut, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. Guests who need lodging will enjoy the two cabins owned and maintained by the company. Because areas fished on this tour are in a wildlife refuge, anglers are afforded an excellent opportunity to view Alaskan wildlife.
P.O. Box 1253
Sterling, AK 99672
1-800-434-0699
http://www.kenaiking.com/
Kodiak Lodge
Those looking to fish in both fresh and saltwater may want to snag one of the trips offered by the Kodiak Lodge, on Kodiak Island in the middle of the Gulf of Alaska. Rivers, lakes and saltwater bays surround the lodge, which provides expert licensed guides to take anglers to the destinations of their choice. Rockfish and halibut are prevalent in the waters around the lodge, and the locations the guides choose are generally uncrowded, giving guests the relative solitude to experience Alaska's natural beauty.
Larsen Bay
Kodiak Island, AK 99624
907-847-2348
http://www.kodiaklodge.com/sp56_main_pages/fishing.html
Jimmie Jack's Lodge
Each morning of your stay at Jimmie Jack's Alaska Fishing Lodge in south-central Alaska you will enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading out. Professional guides and gear are provided, along with a box lunch. Fishing tours explore the Kenai and Kasilof rivers in search of rainbow trout and silver and sockeye salmon. These are excellent waters for fly-fishing.
36065 Reef Drive
Soldotna, AK 99669
1-866-553-4744
http://www.jimmiejackfishing.com/index.html
Rust's Flying Service
Fly from Anchorage to the wilderness in mere minutes on this unique fishing trip. You will fly to one of the many lakes or rivers in Alaska's back country to fish for salmon, trout and grayling far from the crowds. This outfit, located in south-central Alaska, has been in operation since 1963. Complete gear is included with the tour package.
P.O. Box 190667
Anchorage, AK 99519
800-544-2299
http://www.flyrusts.com/alaska-fly-in-fishing.html
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About the Author:
Nicole Harms has been writing professionally since 2006, specializing in real estate, finance and travel. When she's not writing, she enjoys traveling and has visited several countries, including Israel, Spain, France and Guam. Harms received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Maranatha Baptist Bible College.
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