Salmon Fishing Trips
Salmon fishing in Alaska should be on every outdoorsman’s bucket list. Even if you’re a novice, our professional guides at Adventure Outfitters Alaska will be sure to make this experience the highlight of your trip! Come fill your memory cards with incredible scenery and coastal brown bears, while filling your coolers with wild Alaskan salmon! The summer migration of salmon into Alaskan waters is a complex web of life, ever changing and dynamic. Each species of Pacific salmon runs at a different time during the summer. And to make things even more complex, each river has its own peak time to fish. We may have loads of silvers across the Inlet, while the Kenai River may have to wait as many as three weeks to see their first one. We take all the guess work out of this incredible fishery and make sure you are going to the best possible location on your trip date. With decades of experience, our guides pinpoint the best fishing while the float planes make sure we can access the most remote of places. So if catching amazing fish in some of the most beautiful places fits your bill, then book today and have the adventure of a lifetime.
Sockeye Salmon
Of all the five species of Pacific salmon, the sockeye is by far, the most sought after. These massive runs of fish have incredible biomass and bring tourists from every corner of the globe. Alaskans call them “REDS”, not because they turn bright, candy-apple red when spawning, but because their meat is the darkest and most rich in color. With the highest Omega-3 count, the sockeye salmon is sure to be a prized catch at the end of the day. Most locations have a limit of 3 fish per person. Our top sockeye locations are Big River Lake (peak run: July 23) and Crescent Lake (peak run: July 15).
Silver Salmon
Although the runs of silvers (Coho salmon) are never quite as big as the reds, they easily make up for in fighting power and angling technique. Silver salmon are a fisherman’s fish. They are often very aggressive and will readily take lures, bait, flies, and even attack bobbers! Once on the line, they never disappoint. Limits range from 2-3 salmon per person, depending on which watershed you fish. Our best locations for silver salmon are the Kustatan River, the Chuitna River, and Big River Lake. They all seem to peak around August 10 but offer legitimate fishing opportunities as early as the end of July and continue through Labor Day.
King Salmon
The story of the mighty king salmon is one of sadness and hope. The overall populations of this incredible fish has been steadily declining over the past decade and no one can seem to stop the trend. Efforts are just now starting to see some minor progress but like with all things in nature, it takes time and patience. The best options for landing kings on a day trip is our McAurthur River and Nushagak River trip. In these remote regions, the fishery has survived and is still strong with kings. Although daily bag limits are between 1-2 fish per angler, the opportunity to land a 30-40 pound fish is truly a fisherman’s dream. Peak times are narrow (late June), so make sure to call and get some more information to see if this amazing adventure is right for you.
Chum and Pink Salmon
Because of their lower meat quality, these two species of Pacific salmon are rarely targeted. However, if your looking for a unique fly fishing opportunity for catch and release, let us know. We might have the perfect trip for you. Both species are aggressive and will readily accept flies and lures, making them a great fish to pursue.
Of all the five species of Pacific salmon, the sockeye is by far, the most sought after. These massive runs of fish have incredible biomass and bring tourists from every corner of the globe. Alaskans call them “REDS”, not because they turn bright, candy-apple red when spawning, but because their meat is the darkest and most rich in color. With the highest Omega-3 count, the sockeye salmon is sure to be a prized catch at the end of the day. Most locations have a limit of 3 fish per person. Our top sockeye locations are Big River Lake (peak run: July 23) and Crescent Lake (peak run: July 15).
Silver Salmon
Although the runs of silvers (Coho salmon) are never quite as big as the reds, they easily make up for in fighting power and angling technique. Silver salmon are a fisherman’s fish. They are often very aggressive and will readily take lures, bait, flies, and even attack bobbers! Once on the line, they never disappoint. Limits range from 2-3 salmon per person, depending on which watershed you fish. Our best locations for silver salmon are the Kustatan River, the Chuitna River, and Big River Lake. They all seem to peak around August 10 but offer legitimate fishing opportunities as early as the end of July and continue through Labor Day.
King Salmon
The story of the mighty king salmon is one of sadness and hope. The overall populations of this incredible fish has been steadily declining over the past decade and no one can seem to stop the trend. Efforts are just now starting to see some minor progress but like with all things in nature, it takes time and patience. The best options for landing kings on a day trip is our McAurthur River and Nushagak River trip. In these remote regions, the fishery has survived and is still strong with kings. Although daily bag limits are between 1-2 fish per angler, the opportunity to land a 30-40 pound fish is truly a fisherman’s dream. Peak times are narrow (late June), so make sure to call and get some more information to see if this amazing adventure is right for you.
Chum and Pink Salmon
Because of their lower meat quality, these two species of Pacific salmon are rarely targeted. However, if your looking for a unique fly fishing opportunity for catch and release, let us know. We might have the perfect trip for you. Both species are aggressive and will readily accept flies and lures, making them a great fish to pursue.
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