| g to plan an Alaska fly fishing trip? Wondering | | | | If you're going to Alaska to fish, you should book |
| which lodge to book? Trying to decide when to | | | | at a fishing lodge or with an experienced fishing |
| go? Figuring out what to pack? For the answers | | | | tour company. Areas like Bristol Bay and the |
| to these questions and more, read on to learn | | | | Kenai River have hundreds of lodges from which |
| how to plan a fantastic Alaskan fly fishing trip. | | | | to choose, but being in the wrong place at the |
| Obtaining a Fishing License | | | | wrong time means you could really miss out. The |
| Typically, your charter company or lodge will | | | | bulk of Alaska's fish population is migratory, |
| arrange your license for you. However if not or if | | | | meaning you need to be where the fish are. That |
| you're planning a self-catered and independent | | | | said, if you don't book ahead, you could find the |
| fishing trip, you can order your license online from | | | | right place and time fully booked up. |
| the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Right | | | | So, how do you know where the fish are or |
| from their website, you can apply for your fishing | | | | where they'll be? Frommer's travel guide, a |
| license and print it out instantly. | | | | respected and international travel guide company, |
| When to Go | | | | recommends making your reservations through a |
| The best time to go on your Alaska fly fishing | | | | local travel or fishing tour company. They endorse |
| trip is during the summer months, between June | | | | Sport Fishing Alaska specifically - available by |
| and September. However, the specific season for | | | | phone at 1-888-552-8674. |
| your trip may depend on the type of fish you're | | | | The company is unique as they are an advocate |
| after. For example, the Rainbow Trout are | | | | for the angler, helping you book your Alaska fly |
| biggest from June to August while the Graylings | | | | fishing trip based on where the fishing is good, |
| start jumping in May. | | | | plentiful and timely. They'll also work within any |
| Again, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game | | | | budget and for a small advance fee of just $95. |
| offers a basic fish run timing chart or you can | | | | A fishing expedition in Alaska is one of the most |
| contact them by phone for more up-to-date and | | | | thrilling adventures a true angler will ever |
| specific fish run information. | | | | experience. Because for many it's a |
| Fishing licenses, for a non-state-resident, are $20 | | | | once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you sure don't want |
| for day one, two days goes for $35, $55 for the | | | | to lose time spent on planning the trip after |
| week, $80 for two weeks and $145 for an entire | | | | you've already arrived at your destination. Taking |
| year. Military personnel can obtain a one-year | | | | advantage of some of the services mentioned |
| license for as little as $24 a year, with proof of | | | | above will help to ensure you are able make best |
| enlistment. | | | | use of your precious time on the water. |
| Setting Up Your Charter or Lodge | | | | |