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...
Halibut
Alaska Halibut Facts for Anglers by Marcus Weiner Pacific halibut are ambush predators that lie on the ocean floor. Their top side is a mottled, brown to olive coloring, while their bottom Read More...
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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...
Lingcod
Lingcod: Alaska Fish Species Guide Lingcod are apex predator’s in Alaska’s waters who will eat whatever they can cram into their very toothy mouths. Their coloration is a mottled brown / copper Read More...
Rockfish
Rockfish: Alaska Fish Species Guide Alaska is home to more than 40 species of rockfish. Their coloration covers the rainbow. Certain species are especially striking like the China rockfish, which sports a Read More...
Pacific Cod
Pacific Cod: Alaska Fish Species Guide Alaska Pacific cod, also known as true cod or gray cod, is grayish-brown colored fish with big, irregular spots and a lighter-colored belly. They have a 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...
High Water Fishing Tactics for Kenai Rainbows
High water fishing presents significant challenges, as the swift currents and discolored waters make it more difficult to locate and catch fish effectively. Check out these tips from Nigel Fox for a Read More...