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Alaska Fishing Destinations Blog

Finding the perfect Alaska fishing destinations is easy with Fish Alaska guiding you! Find some great day trips, lodge stays, and more below.

Iliamna Lake Monster

Catching the Iliamna Lake Monster by Bjorn Dihle The Iliamna Lake monster is often described as shark-like in appearance. Illustration by Alex Witt. On a calm September day, a group of Read More...

Iliamna Lake Monster2021-02-05T16:18:22-09:00

Kenai Peninsula Fishing in August

Kenai Peninsula Fishing in August By Nigel Fox Chrome-bright rainbow caught August 3rd on the Kenai River. ©Jeff Murray photo. Kenai Peninsula Fishing: July is Great, but August is Even Better Kenai Read More...

Kenai Peninsula Fishing in August2020-07-28T14:19:04-08:00

Kasilof River King Fishing

Just 15 miles south of the world-famous Kenai River lays a hidden gem that may be a smaller river but has king-size stature.

Kasilof River King Fishing2024-02-07T08:10:25-09:00

Steelhead: Low and Clear on the Situk

Each steelhead is like a miracle, a gift out of time, a prehistoric primal beast. And each one we valued more than the last.

Steelhead: Low and Clear on the Situk2020-04-08T15:14:44-08:00

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Fishing in Southcentral Alaska

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge & Kenai Riverside Fishing Blog & photos by Dave Maternowski, Alaska Wildland Adventures Fall combo trips: the Kenai Peninsula & Kenai National Wildlife Refuge There’s no shortage of options Read More...

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Fishing in Southcentral Alaska2020-01-29T12:29:57-09:00

Fall Fishing on the Kenai Peninsula

  © Nigel Fox / Alaska Drift Away Fishing Kenai Peninsula Fishing blog by Nigel Fox The turn of the leaves and the cooler temperatures that come at the end of Read More...

Fall Fishing on the Kenai Peninsula2019-08-15T14:17:39-08:00

Advantages of a Roadside Fishery

Kenai River drift boat session. © Nicholas Ohlrich Russian River, Quartz Creek, Deep Creek, Kasilof River, Anchor River, and of course the Kenai River are all world-class fisheries that host thousands Read More...

Advantages of a Roadside Fishery2019-07-18T16:26:36-08:00

Kenai River Fall Trout Fishing

For as many Septembers as I can think back, I’ve gone fall rainbow fishing with Alaska Drift Away Fishing on the Kenai River in search of Walter, their nickname for an elusive, giant, Read More...

Kenai River Fall Trout Fishing2019-05-03T14:19:15-08:00

Clam Digging in Cook Inlet

Razor Clam Digging in West Cook Inlet The days of abundance for razor clams at Kenai Peninsula drive-to locations are, at least for now, behind us, but there are great opportunities to charter Read More...

Clam Digging in Cook Inlet2019-05-03T14:12:45-08:00

Kenai Fjords: Seward, Alaska Sightseeing

What to do in Seward, Alaska Late last September we planned a fun-packed, family weekend in Seward. We made reservations at the Harbor 360º Hotel overlooking the harbor, which has the only hotel swimming Read More...

Kenai Fjords: Seward, Alaska Sightseeing2019-05-03T13:57:05-08:00

Naknek River Salmon Fishing with Fox Bay Lodge

Background photo by Mark Emery. Inset photo by Melissa Norris. Nestled on the famed Naknek River in King Salmon, Alaska, Fox Bay Lodge provides the ultimate in Naknek River salmon fishing—and Read More...

Naknek River Salmon Fishing with Fox Bay Lodge2019-03-18T16:14:40-08:00

Anglers Lodge: Many and Varied Adventures

Daughter in law Kristin and Dr. Wally both had good luck on the Kasilof. By Dr. Wally Balcerzak When you are in the planning stages, prior to booking a stay at Read More...

Anglers Lodge: Many and Varied Adventures2018-05-11T11:11:59-08:00

Early-Season Fishing on the Kenai Peninsula

Story & Photos by Nick Olrich Early-season fishing on the Kenai Penninsula offers a variety of options for anglers that are itching to get the open-water season underway. The top three options that Read More...

Early-Season Fishing on the Kenai Peninsula2024-02-06T11:30:30-09:00

The Captain & the Hook

Asleep, Captain Carrie McCann dreamed away when the alarm went off at 5 a.m., rolled over, hit the snooze, the alarm again called at 5:10 a.m., then again at 5:20. The Captain darted out of bed, Read More...

The Captain & the Hook2018-09-25T12:54:16-08:00

Grayling Paradise in Southwest Alaska

  Blog Post by Peter Goodwin Few places rival the spectacular fishing on offer in southwest Alaska. Most of the anglers who travel here focus on the largest salmon run in the world Read More...

Grayling Paradise in Southwest Alaska2018-03-15T14:32:24-08:00
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