Kasilof River
The Kasilof River is located just minutes from the world famous Kenai River. Often overshadowed by the Kenai's popularity, Kasilof can be comparativly less crowded, but has great salmon runs to fish. Read More...
The Value of Patience
Nymphing the Upper Chena River, the author's daughter Courtney Carroll finished the season by finding a few late-season holdouts. © Daniel Hoffman Ready for fishing? Story by Daniel Hoffman It’s Read More...
Big Win in Bristol Bay
The world’s greatest sockeye salmon runs granted new protection under the Clean Water Act. Story by Meghan Barker Alaska Tribes, anglers and hunters, commercial fishermen, and thousands of other businesses and Read More...
Being a Gracious Guest Means Being an Ethical Angler
Fishing ethics and etiquette are examined in this feature story by Dave Atcheson. In one sense, aren’t we all guests when we visit a river? Whether it’s our home waters or a Read More...
The Lodge at 58° North
The Lodge at 58° North By Melissa Norris Photos provided by The Lodge at 58° North The magnitude of this undertaking was not totally clear to Kate and Justin Crump until it Read More...
Nature Knows Best
Nature Knows Best: Stream restoration recreates natural features found in healthy salmon streams Story by Marian Giannulis Photos by Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition A remote salmon stream in the Tongass National Forest, Read More...
Gear Bag October/November 2021
In every issue of Fish Alaska we feature products from around the industry in the Gear Bag, please take a look at this issue's featured products. Appanage Fishing Scent Striker appanagefishing.com Scent Read More...
Alaska Salmon Potato Breakfast Hash with Dill Cream
Alaska Salmon Potato Breakfast Hash with Dill Cream Provided by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Serves 2 This salmon breakfast hash is a great way to get salmon into your breakfast. This makes a Read More...
Tipping Fishing Guides
How to Tip Fishing Guides and Other Industry Service Providersby Melissa Norris I have often been asked about tipping fishing guides and the other service providers who make up the sportfishing industry—Captains, deckhands, Read More...
Valentine’s Day Gifts
5 Gifts for your Alaskan Valentine by Melissa Norris If you are lucky enough to be in love this Valentine’s Day then you are probably wondering “What is it my Frontiersman wants most?” Read More...
Fishing Videos
Alaska fishing videos are valuable resources for any angler, whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned pro. Dive into a wide range of videos, showcasing top fishing lodges and charters, Read More...
Best Fishing Tools & Gadgets in 2020
You’ve found our previous years’ Editors’ Choice Awards—while these products are still top-notch, some may no longer be available. Explore our current awards for the latest top picks. The best fishing tools and Read More...
Editors’ Choice Awards
From open ocean to protected bays, burly rivers to spring creeks, giant lakes to intimate ponds, our crew has spent another season using equipment that may help you be more successful in the field in 2021.