Alaska Fishing Guides and Tips
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The tourist that visit Alaska seem to arrive the same time Alaska’s famous salmon runs begin. This may be a coincidence. It may even be that the tourist, arrive when summer begins and the salmon runs are just beginning at this time. But I think the reason is “A LOT OF PEOPLE LIKE TO FISH”, and one of the best places to go fishing on earth is Alaska. The best way for a tourist to fish Alaska’s waters successfully is to hire an Alaska Fishing Guide to take them to the best fishing spots in their particular area. The problem is, “How do you choose the best one” in the area you are visiting? There are several ways to select the best Alaska Fishing Guide. First of all, you need to decide what species you are fishing for: Alaska King Salmon, Red Salmon, Silver Salmon, Alaska Halibut, Arctic Char, Northern Pike, Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, or any of the other species available in Alaska. You may not be especially particular, you may just be visiting Alaska and want to fish while you are here in “The Great Land”.
There are five distinct geographical areas of Alaska: ARCTIC, INTERIOR, SOUTHCENTRAL, SOUTHEAST, and SOUTHWEST. I am Biased on where to choose an Alaska Fishing Guide Online, because I run this Alaska Site that lists Alaska Fishing Guides, and in my personal opinion this is where you should start your search for your Alaska Fishing Guide. Now that you have chosen the: Area of Alaska, Species of Fish, and you have chosen some Alaska Fishing Guides to contact. You need to know what to ask, especially if you have never hired, a fishing guide or have never been to Alaska. Here are some things that you should be aware of and ask your Fishing Guides in order to choose the best one.
What To Ask Your Alaska Fishing Guide - 1. Ask for references from at least two other people that have fished with the guide. Any Alaska Fishing Guide worth his/her salt will have these readily available for you. 2. Ask how long the boat trip is and how much actual fishing time you will have. If you pay for a half day and spend two hours on the ocean or river, riding in the boat that will cut into your time spent fishing. 3. Compare the rates of each guide. Rates vary considerably. If you find a guide that offers lower than average rates based on the rates of the guides on your list, there is probably a reason why. 4. Ask how long they have been in business in Alaska. The longer the better, fish runs in Alaska go in seven year cycles and the longer they have been fishing the different yearly cycles the better. 5. Ask them exactly what they provide for you. Some guides have emergency rain gear and essential gear that you may want to bring yourself if the guide doesn’t provide it. It is always a good idea to ask what you are getting for your money.
6. If there is anything in particular that concerns you - this is the time to ask. If you have any concerns regarding; best time to fish, best time for weather conditions, tides, fish runs and so on. This is the time to discuss it with each guide. You may get different answers from different guides depending on the rivers or areas they fish. After contacting several Alaska Fishing Guides and questioning their particular services. You should be able to make a comfortable decision on which Alaska Fishing Guide will fit your travel plans and make the most out of your Alaska Fishing Vacation. One of the most important things to remember is: BOOK YOUR ALASKA FISHING TRIP EARLY! Even though Alaska has a lot of fishing guides and we have a lot of fish! The season is short and the Alaska Fishing Guides fill up FAST. If you do decide to visit Alaska we truly hope you have the adventure of a lifetime! |