Alaska Fishing Vacations can be Anywhere in Alaska!

Alaska fishing vacations are divided into six areas of the State - that's my arbitrary division - but make's it easier to tell you about them.

I have a separate page for each of these six areas, with a description of the area each covers, listed below.

But first, there are definitions, and other general information you will want to know, so I've put it all together here. I've included contact information for various agencies that handle the areas they are listed under.

Definitions for the following pages on Alaska fishing Vacations - There are several government agencies that manage the recreational lands in Alaska, so I have listed abbreviations for each type of agency.

1) BLM = US Bureau of Land Management - Usually minimal development on these public lands.

2) SRS = State Recreation Site - Under the control of the State of Alaska. Some are managed by private concessionaires.

3) SRA = State Recreation Area - Under the control of the State of Alaska. Some are managed by private concessionaires.

4) USFS = US Forest Service. These recreational areas all have a few facilities: usually picnic areas with campfire rings, RV and tent camping, latrines (outdoor bathrooms), refuse containers and some have RV dump stations. Most do not have drinking water pumps.

5) SMP = State Marine Park - usually has some tent camping areas and there are a few cabin rentals.

6) ADF&G = Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Where you get your Alaska fishing license and find out all the regulations for the current fishing season.

8) Easement = Strips of land set aside for special uses located between properties owned by others. That means there is privately owned land on either side of the public use property and you should be careful not to trespass on the private property.

There are a tremendous number of lakes in Alaska, so there are lots of possible places for an Alaska fishing vacation. In addition, there are many rivers and streams that provide great fishing, so you have unlimited opportunities.

The following pages on Alaska fishing vacations are dedicated to the lakes that are kept stocked for the benefit of fishermen, or they have naturally occurring populations of fish. I have a few rivers thrown in, too. You will find directions to these lakes, by way of the nearest roads. If a lake is REALLY remote and not easily reached from a road, I have listed the GPS coordinates for it.

Many of these fishing lakes and rivers are in Parks, so have camping and other facilities at the lake, such as many of the State Parks. Also check the Alaska vacation rental page for cabin rentals. Each rental will list the type of fishing available near that cabin.

1. Lakes and rivers for Northern Region Alaska fishing vacations - Starting about midway between the Alaska-Canadian border and Fairbanks, along the Alaska Highway there are a number of Parks with some great fishing lakes. You will also find some right in the Fairbanks area and north of Fairbanks.

BLM Fairbanks District Office, 1150 University Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709, 907-474-2200 or 1-800-437-7021

State of Alaska Northern Area Office, 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709, 907-451-2695, 907-451-2705

2. Lakes and rivers for Central Region Alaska fishing vacations - starting at Tok Junction on the Alaska Highway, following the Tok Cut-off Highway. Then taking the Richardson Highway all the way to Valdez, you'll find lots of great fishing spots in here. I've also included a few areas around the town of Cordova - which is not reachable by road. Those areas are also mentioned in the Alaska cabin rentals in Chugach National Forest.

BLM Glennallen Field Office, Mile 186.5 Glenn Highway, PO Box 147, Glennallen, AK 99588, 907-822-3217

Valdez-Copper River Ranger Station - Mile 10 Richardson Hwy, Tazlina, AK, 907-822-5536 - summer

3. Lakes and rivers for Central to Southcentral Region Alaska fishing vacations – Starts at the junction of the Glenn and Richardson Highways. Taking the Glenn Highway towards Palmer and Anchorage. You go through some high mountainous areas with some very popular fishing lakes. Then you go into the Matanuska Valley, through Anchorage and follow the Seward Highway to the south end of Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet. The last turn-off before you enter the Kenai Peninsula is at Portage. You can take that road through a railroad tunnel to the miniature port of Whittier. From Whittier, you have access to State Marine Parks and islands of West Prince William Sound, by boat. Of you can take flights from Anchorage, Girdwood or from towns on the Kenai to some of these remote locations.

Eklutna Lake Ranger Station - Mile 10 Eklutna Lake Rd, 907-688-0908 (open year round)

BLM Alaska State Office, 222 West 7th Ave, #13, Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7504, 907-271-5960

Alaska Div of Parks & Outdoor Recreation, 550 W 7th Ave, Suite 1380, Anchorage, AK 99501-3561, 907-269-8700, FAX: 907-269-8907

Alaska Parks Chugach Area Office, Potter Section House, Mile 115 Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99516, 907-345-5014

4. Lakes and rivers for Eastern Kenai Peninsula Alaska fishing vacations - Entering the Kenai, you will be back into higher elevations. Some of our Alaska trails go very near a number of lakes as well as rivers in this area. And I've listed a few of the State Marine Parks in Resurrection Bay, from the Port of Seward.

Kenai/Prince William Sound Area Office - Mile 85 Sterling Hwy, Morgans Landing, 907-262-5581 (open year round)

5. Lakes and rivers for Western Kenai Peninsula Alaska fishing vacations - Instead of going to Seward, you go west on the Sterling Highway. Now this is the area that is considered to be the best fishing in Alaska! At least, that is reachable by road! There are some fantastic fishing areas ACROSS Cook Inlet that may be even better, but you should talk to an Alaska fishing guide about that.

Alaska State Parks, Kenai Area Office, At Morgan's Landing, Soldotna, Alaska 99669, 907-262-5581

Kenai River Center - Multiple Agencies, 514 Funny River Road, Soldotna, Alaska 99669, 907-260-4882

Ninilchik Ranger Station - Mile 135 Sterling Hwy, Ninilchik SRA, 907-567-3367 - summer

Homer Ranger Station - Mile 168.5 Sterling Hwy, near Homer, AK, 907-235-7024 - summer

EMERGENCIES: State Park Rangers 262-5581 (Soldotna) OR 567-3367 (Ninilchik), State Troopers: 262-4453 or 911, To report a fire: 262-5528 or 911

6. Lakes and rivers for Western Region Alaska fishing vacations - This area starts in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and follows the Parks Highway to Fairbanks. Because this starts in lowland areas, it is full of unbelievably good fishing lakes. And of course, there are many streams going to and from those lakes. As you go north there are less lakes but still some great rivers for fishing.

Alaska State Mat-Su Area Office, At Finger Lake SRS, Mile 0.7 Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK 99654, 907-745-3975

Nancy Lake Ranger Station - Mile 1 Nancy Lake Parkway, 907-495-6273 (open year round)

Denali State Park Ranger Station - Mile 147 Parks Hwy, Byers Lake SRA, 907-733-2675 -summer

With all those choices for finding a great spot for Alaska fishing vacations, you'd think that would be enough. But I don't believe a fisherman would say that. So, if you are looking for something different, check with one of our Alaskan fishing guides for more remote locations - and wherever you end up going, have a great time on your fishing vacation!

SBI!

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