Arctic Char

Arctic Char: Alaska Fish Species Guide Arctic char are variable in color depending on the lake system the live in. Generally speaking, they are a greenish brown on top, lighter down the Read More...

Sheefish

Sheefish photos courtesy of Remote Waters LLC. Sheefish: Alaska Fish Species Guide Sheefish are silver colored with large scales. Their lower jaw extends past the upper jaw. They Read More...

Arctic Grayling

Arctic Grayling: Alaska Fish Species Guide The most noteworthy attribute of the Arctic grayling is its huge dorsal fin. It’s been coined the “sailfish of the north” by some. They are a Read More...

Steelhead

Steelhead: Alaska Fish Species Guide The anadromous rainbow trout shares attributes with rainbows, especially ones that live predominantly in big lakes. When they return from the saltwater, they are mostly chrome, with Read More...

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout: Alaska Fish Species Guide Rainbow trout are one of the prettiest fish in Alaska. They sport a pink to red stripe along the lateral line and gill plate, black dots Read More...

Sockeye Salmon

Alaska Sockeye Salmon Facts and Tips: Fish Alaska Species Guide by Marcus Weiner Sockeye, also known as red salmon, are an anadromous species that is born in freshwater, moves to saltwater to Read More...

King Salmon

Alaska King Salmon Facts and Fishing Tips by Marcus Weiner Chinook (king) salmon are purple / blue / green backed with big black spots on their backs, dorsal fins and both lobes Read More...

Coho Salmon

Fish Alaska Species Guide: Coho Salmon by Marcus Weiner In their ocean form, coho are silver, with white bellies and gums, and have small black spots on their backs and upper lobe Read More...

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