subject: Alaskan Fishing Vacation - An Angler's Dream Come True [print this page] Any anglers would love to be taken on an Alaskan fishing vacation. This state is one of the last places on earth where nature can be challenged head on. The mountain lakes are home to many species, the streams to still more and the ocean to monsters of the depths. The biggest challenges may be salmon and halibut, however there are many other species just waiting for your bait. You can spend weeks in Alaska and not fish everywhere. As the largest state in the Union, it will provide a challenge to anyone for years.
An Alaskan fishing vacation would not be complete without at least one battle against a halibut. At close to one hundred pounds, these giants will make any angler happy to drop a line. The summer brings them up from the cold depths to catch food in the warmer shallows. But the shallows to them range down to 100 feet. Make sure your boat captain knows where to find the big ones. They love the shallow dips and hanging just on the edge of the coastal edge. You might want to bulk up before you try them. They will need strength to get them on the boat. Consult with your fishing captain on what tackle and bait you should use for the best fishing.
Salmon is a must for any Alaskan fishing vacation. Depending on what time of year you visit, you can find them in the depths of the ocean or migrating upstream to spawn. Either setting will prove to be a fantastic challenge for a dedicated angler. Once a salmon is born in a fresh water lake, they go down stream and spend most of their life in the ocean. You can expect some tough fights if you snag one on the deep sea. But, once the salmon gets older, they are compelled to go back home to spawn. That begins the epic journey up stream where bear and fishermen alike await them. Once they get back, they will procreate and the cycle begins again.
Trout, whitefish and pike are just a small list of other fish awaiting your bait on your Alaskan fishing vacation. Lakes and streams abound with trout throughout much of the year. Graylings await you as well. When you want to challenge the deep, just find a good fishing captain to take you out. The locals know where the best fishing takes place. When you want to head inland, a fishing guide might be a good way to travel. They know where the fish like to rest or catch food. All of this can be yours if you want to travel to Alaska.
