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Alaska Salmon Fishing Trip: How to Plan for a Great Salmon Fishing Trip in Alaska
If you're planning an Alaska salmon fishing trip, there are three things you need to know – book well in advance, if you spend more you'll get more and know both where and when to go.
Reserve Your Spot Early
When the fishing is good in Alaska, the lodges book up fast. As do the best guides, the better ships and the experienced float planes. The best advice for planning a salmon fishing expedition in Alaska, particularly during the peak season, is to book early and well in advance.
Some of the state's most popular lodges may only have a run of just a couple short weeks and those weeks will book up as far as a year in advance.
Spend More to Get More
Unfortunately, getting the Alaska salmon fishing trip of a lifetime may cost you. From float plane charters to private boats and fishing guides, the costs can add up and most people can expect to pay more than $5000 for the ultimate, weeklong experience.
That said, the Alaskan salmon fishing experience can be had on a budget. There are a number of low-key and rustic lodges on Bristol Bay and day charter services that typically cost between $100 and $400 for a full-day private charter and guided fishing service. A one-day, fly-in float plane experience may only cost you a couple of hundred dollars.
So, if you want a salmon fishing experience that includes gourmet meals and a picnic lunch flown to you on top of a glacier, it's possible. But, there are also plenty of options for the budget traveler.
However, one area that you should invest in is with a reliable guide, they know the area, they know the fish and they can help you finish the day with a successful catch.
Know When and Where to Go
Alaska may have a plentiful fish supply, but those fish migrate. That means one week the fishing may be great in a particular spot, but slow and empty the following week. Knowing not just where to fish, but when to fish there is key to catching a big salmon.
Your best resource for accurate and up-to-date information on salmon runs is either going to be an experienced guide or the Alaska Department of Fishing and Gaming Sport Division.
Their website (http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/) posts weekly fishing updates, educational pamphlets and contact numbers for local offices and telephone hotlines. They can also offer referrals and recommendations on Alaska salmon fishing trip guide companies and charters.
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