Recreation Travel Tips :: Rainbow Trout Fishing Alaska
Rainbow Trout Fishing Alaska: Preparing for a Rainbow Trout Fishing Trip in Alaska
If you want to go rainbow trout fishing, Alaska is the place to be. With its pristine wilderness and seemingly untouched waters, the fish are available in abundance.
But, before you plan your next or first fishing trip to Alaska, keep reading for some tips and tricks that will help your fishing expedition go a little smoother.
Know When to Go
Rainbow trout season in Alaska runs from June 15 to Oct 31, however where the trout are running depends on the year and the river. For more information, you can ask your guide to help you find the best trout fishing spots, or you can consult the Alaska Department of Fish and Game at http://www.adfg.state.ak.us/.
Have a Guide
Having a guide is not only safe, it's also smart. A guide can help you find the best spots for fishing, help you navigate the waters and river systems of Alaska and give you helpful tips and tricks on rainbow trout fishing. Alaska fishing guides and lodges are everywhere, but choosing the right one can be critical.
Ideally, you want a guide that supplies you with equipment, safety gear, accommodations, supplies and experience. Some recommended and locally respected companies include Puffin Alaska Fishing Charters, Alaska NW Charters, and Alaska Outdoor Adventures.
Before you book a guide or lodge though, always take the time to speak with your potential guide on the phone. Get a feel for their style, personality and fishing philosophy.
While experience and skill are important, remember that you'll potentially be spending days in a boat with this person and compatibility is critical.
Get Your License
A good guide will arrange your license for you. Alternatively, you can buy your own license online and directly from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (website Iisted above). The rates for a non state resident are $20 for one day, $35 for three days, $55 for 7 days, $80 for 14 days and $145 for an annual fishing license.
There are certain state regulations in place in Alaska that forbid the wasting fish, the sale of sport-caught fish and the type of equipment or tools that can be used during the fishing process. For more information on these rules and regulations, you can visit http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/statewide/regulations/Statewideregs.cfm.
Know What to Pack
Most guides will supply you with gear, including a rod and, if needed, waders. However, you should discuss with your guide beforehand and ask for a packing list. Depending on the time of year and where in the state you'll be, your packing needs will vary.
When it comes to rainbow trout fishing, Alaska is the place to be, but you need to be prepared.
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