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Float Fishing Alaska: Planning a Float Fishing Trip in Alaska
If you're planning on float fishing Alaska, you need to be ready to navigate smaller river systems, spend an extended period on the water and have the experience of a lifetime. With waters rich in king salmon and rainbow trout, Alaska has some of the best float fishing in the world.
Its pristine waters, abundant fish supply and numerous fishing charter companies make it a fisherman's paradise. With float fishing Alaska charter rates ranging from $150 to $400 for a day, depending on the location and whether the boat is guided, Alaska also has some great deals – particularly when compared with other states.
To learn more about how to plan a successful float fishing trip in Alaska, keep reading.
Know Where the Fish Will Be
It's true that salmon spawn from June to September, but they also migrate – meaning the fish can change from week to week and you have to know the salmon runs to catch them. If you're fishing rainbow trout, they often follow the salmon, feeding on their eggs and decaying flesh – that means knowing the runs is even more important.
A great resource for up-to-date information on salmon runs, hot fishing spots and great locations and fishing predictions is actually the State Department of Fishing and Gaming Sports Division. They offer numerous local telephone hotlines, or you can visit their website at http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/.
The site includes information on fishing in the area, online fishing license purchases, educational pamphlets and how-to guides, and contact information for all their offices.
Invest in a Guide
Doing a self-guided or self-catered tour of the Alaskan waterways may work for a veteran visitor or an extremely experienced fisherman, but going alone your first time out is asking for failure.
A good guide will know the water systems, where to find the best fishing, provide you with all your equipment and either process and ship your fish for you or connect you with a local processor.
Their knowledge is invaluable and often available at reasonable rates. Most lodges, charter and tour companies will have on-staff or in-house guides, or include a fishing guide in your package.
Pack the Right Clothes and Equipment
Many float fishing Alaska tours are 6 to 8 day affairs that include days of floating and catered camping. A good float tour company will provide your waders and equipment, but you're responsible for packing easily layered and quick drying clothing that will keep you warm, dry and protected from both bugs and the sun. Remember to bring your camera!
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