How to Fish Each Species


Flyfishing Alaska

By Anthony J Route


A fantastic book which breaks down each species of Alaska game fish. Don't think a Sockeye will take a fly? Read this book!

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South Central Alaska Fishing Map

Anchorage Area | Kenai Peninsula | Prince William Sound | Mat-Su Valley

South Central Alaska Fishing Areas

South Central Alaska offers some of the best fishing in Alaska. You will also find the most roads and accommodations here, so this area is your best bet for do it yourself fishing trips. Because of this ease of access and the fact that Anchorage and its quarter of a million people are here, this will also be the most crowded fishing location you’ll find.


Don’t let this sway you though, you can still easily have a true Alaskan experience in South Central. If it’s your first trip, try the Kenai Peninsula. It can offer anything you are looking for in your Alaskan fishing trip.

 

South Central Alaska Fishing - AnchorageAnchorage Area - So close to Alaska you can see it from there. This will most likely be your gateway to the rest of the state. If possible, explore away from here. But if you can't leave the city, don't worry, you can still find some decent fishing in and around the area. Here are some hightlights. Highlights:

Ship Creek
Campbell Creek
Bird Creek
Little Susitna River
Twenty Mile River
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South Central Alaska Fishing - Russian RiverKenai Peninsula - The perfect Alaskan sampler. Everything you came to Alaska for can be found on the Kenai. The fishing can be incredible. It's crowded at times but a perfect destination for your first fishing trip to Alaska, especially for those of you who are self guided and putting the trip together yourself. Here are some hightlights. Highlights:

Russian River
Kenai River
Seward Area
Homer Area
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South Central Alaska Fishing - Prince William SoundPrince William Sound - The jewel of Alaska. Once spoiled by the Exxon Valdez, you'll be hard pressed to find any signs of the spill. In some ways, the area is still recovering but the fish populations are unphased. It takes a little more effort than fishing the Kenai Peninsula but the effort can be worth it for wild beauty. Highlights:

Valdez
Whittier
Montague Island
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South Central Alaska Fishing - Mat Su ValleyMat-Su Valley - Sometimes over looked by those rushing to the Kenai Peninsula, The valley offers you a lot of fishing possibilities. Looking for something a little different, away from the crowds of further south? Try it out. Highlights:

Willow Creek
Sheep Creek
Montana Creek
Susitna River
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