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Firsts on the Talachulitna River
by Melissa Norris The trip initiated at least three firsts . . . my first time to the Talachulitna River, my first time flyfishing, and my first time fishing with Pudge Kleinkauf. All Read More...
Saltwater Smorgasbord – Fishing from Prince of Wales Island
Prince of Wales Island's Waterfall Resort By Marcus Weiner As one happy angler bobbed up and down—in rhythm with both the gentle rocking of the seas and the rod pulsing in his hands—the Read More...
Fish Upper and Lower Lake Creek, Alaska
by Dave Doucet and Alan Powers This clear-water gem offers a cornucopia of freshwater fishing for the spirited adventurer. Draining some 60-plus miles from its headwaters at Chelatna Lake near the base of the Read More...
Fish Tangle Lakes Alaska
by Cecilia "Pudge" Kleinkauf The "real Alaska" awaits those seeking adventure, beauty and great fishing. Just be sure to bring a spare tire or two! "I've got him this time," Patti said as Read More...
Other Valdez Fish Species
Salmon Shark Salmon shark are a member of the mackerel shark family and resemble the Great White. Salmon shark have dark grey backs, with dark blotchy patches on their sides, and white bellies. Read More...
Valdez Silver Salmon
Coho Salmon: Silvers Fishing for silvers is someof the most fun you can have and Valdez has no shortage of it. These fish can weigh from 6 to 20 pounds and are between 24 Read More...
Valdez Fish Derbies
The Big Weigh-In: Fishing the Valdez Derbies by Melissa Norris with photos by Joe Praxe I love my summer visits to Valdez. Besides the sheer, nearly overwhelming beauty of the seaside town, what pulls Read More...
Valdez Articles
Valdez Fishing Articles The Big Weigh In At the End of the Road: Valdez Valdez Halibut Fishing Valdez Silver Salmon Fishing Other Fish Species Read More...
Valdez Recommended Services
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Willow Creek Resort
The Cast & Crew by John Erskine There's more to a guided multi-day adventure in the wilds of Alaska than you might expect. Our intrepid reporter braves bear tracks, big tarps and fabulous Read More...
Inside Alaska – A Guide to the Interior Alaska
by Amy Armstrong Often relegated to the status of red-haired stepchild of Alaska sport fishing, interior Alaska actually offers a bounty of species for an angler wishing to diversify his or her fishing Read More...
Fish Like There May Be No Tomorrow
The Trials and Tribulations of the Wild and Scenic Gulkana River By Larry Bartlett Every year, usually beginning around mid-June, I head south from Fairbanks to the highly popular Gulkana River. This past Read More...
Sportsman’s Cove Lodge
It's All in the Details By Marcus Weiner The very best lodges in Alaska exhibit common characteristics, regardless of the location, the species of fish pursued or the preferred angling technique. A knowledgeable Read More...
Salmon on the Swing
Salmon on the Swing By Troy Letherman Nearly every statement made about fly fishing, and fly fishing for Pacific salmon in particular, comes with a qualifier. If anything is categorically true, it's that Read More...
Recommended Kenai River Services
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