By Steve Silverman
A salmon swims upriver to spawn. Alaska is known for its king salmon.
Those who have ever had a salmon on their line and in their net claim that it's nothing short of a spectacular experience. Multiply that by about a factor of five when the subject is king salmon fishing. The huge king salmon--the record catch is a 97-pounder--represents a tough battle for even the well-prepared angler.
Kenai River
The Kenai River in Alaska is home to some of the greatest king salmon fishing in the United States. In addition to the world record 97-pound fish that was caught there, the top 10 king salmon were all caught on the Kenai River. The average king salmon caught in the Kenai River checks in at about 50 pounds. Staying at the Sprucewood Lodge on the Kenai River gives the fisherman a chance to have fine accomodations and a wonderful fishing experience.
Sprucewood Lodge
888-844-9737
kenairiver.com
Sitka
Sitka, Alaska, is home to some of the most spectacular saltwater king salmon fishing. Go on a guided fishing boat in Kelp Bay to get your share. The best methods are trolling and jigging, while some fishermen swear by mooching. The average-sized king in Sitka is between 25 and 35 pounds.
Sitka Fishing Lodge
P.O. Box 6143
Sitka, AK 99835
Naknek River
The clear water of the Naknek River has been attracting king salmon fishermen for decades. There are also four other species of the fish to go after, including the sockeye salmon, chum salmon, pink salmon and silver salmon. Fishermen can also go the rainbow trout and the arctic char. Stay at the Sportsmans Bear Lodge for wonderful accommodations.
Sportsmans Bear Lodge
907-276-7605
About the Author:
Steve Silverman is an award-winning writer, covering sports since 1980. Silverman authored The Minnesota Vikings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and Who's Better, Who's Best in Football -- The Top 60 Players of All-Time, among others, and placed in the Pro Football Writers of America awards three times. Silverman holds a Master of Science in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism.
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