How-to plan fishing trips in Alaska of all kinds as well as how-to catch more fish, the gear needed to do it, Alaska seafood recipes and much more
Kenai River sockeye count numbers like these do not come around often. When more than a hundred-thousand fish surge upriver day after day, it is a moment that reshapes seasons, memories, and Read More...
Fishing in Kodiak: Saltwater and Freshwater Adventures Join Marcus Weiner, Fish Alaska Publisher, on an offshore and backcountry adventure out of Kodiak City. He's fishing with the crew of Kodiak Alaskan Read More...
Nome Alaska is synonymous with gold, river valleys, and hard country, but its legacy runs far beyond town into headwaters like Nome Creek, a tributary of Beaver Creek, a wild and scenic Read More...
Kenai River conservation is essential to protecting one of Alaska’s most beloved fisheries. From salmon runs that fill freezers to wild trout that lure anglers from around the world, the Kenai’s waters Read More...
To safeguard Bristol Bay from the ongoing threat posed by the proposed Pebble Mine, a new bill has been introduced in the Alaska Legislature. This legislation aims to permanently protect the world-class Read More...
Trout Traveler: A New Series Dedicated to Alaska Trout Fishing In this brand-new series, Fish Alaska magazine publisher Marcus Weiner targets all species of Alaska trout using many different techniques. Rainbow, Read More...
The Alaska Federal Subsistence Board Policy and Procedures class is a unique program that trains young Alaskans to speak up for their fish, wildlife, and subsistence rights. With Read More...
Fish it and Dish it—Alaska Wild on a Plate! By Melissa Norris There’s nothing quite like a salmon burger for delicious, high-quality nutrition—especially when it’s made from wild Read More...
Alaska pike are a thrilling sport fish—and a serious ecological threat in the wrong waters. While native in parts of the state, illegally introduced northern pike have devastated salmon and trout populations Read More...
Steelhead fishing Alaska waters offers not just the thrill of the catch, but a deep connection to one of the most mysterious and revered fish in the North. What is it Read More...
Fishing strategy is influenced by how our brains process information. Cognitive biases can shape decisions on the water, sometimes leading to success, other times causing us to stick with the wrong plan. Read More...
Story by Jeremy Anderson & Photos by Alaska Drift Away Fishing In 2002, Nick Ohlrich and I found our way to Alaska, landing jobs at the Russian River campground in Cooper Landing. Read More...
Fish habitat restoration on Kuiu Island is no small task. With its remote location and rugged terrain, every project requires careful planning, strong partnerships, and creative problem-solving. Last summer, Trout Unlimited Read More...
Every fall, thousands of anglers flock to the Kenai River, hoping to join the prestigious "30-inch trout club." This is often one of the ultimate fishing achievements for fly anglers—kneeling in Read More...
Trout tactics for standing out among other anglers on the crowded Kenai River in the fall shared by Nigel Fox, co-owner/guide at Alaska Drift Away Fishing. Everyone seems to fish Read More...
