subject: Alaska Fishing Vacations - Something For Anyone Who Love To Fish [print this page] For the dedicated angler, a dream trip has to include an Alaska fishing vacations. From inland lakes through teeming streams into the ocean depths, this state's waters are rich with many varieties of fish. Challenges are around any mountain ledge or ocean wave. Noted as one of the best fishing states in the union, Alaska is a destination for many anglers. You can take your own vacation into angler's paradise.
Starting off the coast, Alaska fishing vacations start with trying to catch halibut. These large fish are mainly bottom feeders that enjoy the waters of the south central and south eastern coasts. They can come in weighing over ninety pounds. Summer is the time to catch them since they spend their winters in deeper waters off shore. The coastal plains provide excellent feeding during the summer though. They stay down around 100 feet so this is not typical shallow water fishing. You will need good equipment along with some skill. Find a good charter captain that knows halibut fishing.
What Alaska fishing vacations would be complete without a run at salmon? You can choose to tackle these big boys from sea to stream to lake. Keen anglers really want to find the best of any of the five varieties that populate this state. Saltwater fishing for salmon is available off the coasts of Alaska mainly below the Arctic Circle. During their seawater life, salmon are eating and growing quickly. This gives them a good deal of vigor and life. And with free water to move in, expect a good fight when you are lucky enough to snag one of them. Once they begin the trip upstream, the fishing turns fresh water. As they move upstream, they are driven by the basic urge to spawn. They will not come out of the water voluntarily for anyone. Even bear have to fight a bit to catch a good one.
For the angler that wants something a bit different, Alaska fishing vacations can meet that challenge. Fresh trout can be found in many of the rivers just about anywhere in the state. Pike and whitefish hang out in the waters of south central Alaska. Grayling, pike and burbot live in the waters inland and along the Western coast. You are bound to catch something where ever you cast your line. Get started booking your Alaska fishing trip today - you'll be very glad you did!
