Alaska Fishing Vacation FAQs
How do I get to my Alaska Fishing Vacation?
To travel to your Alaska fishing vacation you will first need to fly into Anchorage, Alaska or Kenai, Alaska and rent a car and we really strongly suggest you fly into Anchorage. If you are driving to Alaska, you can drive directly to the Alaska Funny Moose. If you are coming to Alaska on one of the Alaska cruises please call or e mail to find the most affordable way to get to our fishing resort Anchorage is serviced by all major airlines and many seasonal charter airlines so there are many choices available from all over the country. After you pick up your car all you do is head south from Anchorage on the Seward and then the Sterling highway. You can’t get lost along the way and the drive truly is a great experience. You will see mountains, oceans, huge tides and an abundance of Alaska wildlife. There are plenty of pullouts along the way for your Alaska sightseeing enjoyment! We have a partnership with Alamo Rental cars and can get you a great deal on your Alaksa fishing vacation rental car.
Alaska fishing information for your Alaska fishing vacation
Do I need any Alaska fishing tackle for my Alaska fishing vacation?
On your Alaska fishing vacation your guides will provide all fishing rods, fishing reels, tackle, boats, bait and any other equipment you can think of on all of your guided fishing trips. Our guides take pride in providing you with top quality fishing gear that has been throughly tested in all Alaska fishing conditions. You may want to bring a rod and reel for some of the non guided fishing that is available when you are not fishing with a fishing guide.Call us for details on what to bring!
How much does a fishing license cost?
A 7 day non-resident fishing license is only $30 and a 14 day license is only $50. Fishermen who will be fishing during the king salmon season will also need to purchase a king salmon harvest stamp for $10. Anglers under 16 years old are not required to purchase a license but they must have a salmon harvest ticket which is free at all fishing license outlets. We are a State of Alaska fishing license vendor!
How big are the fish and what are the limits?
On your Alaska fishing vacation you can expect to get king salmon that go from 20 -85 pounds, red salmon that are from 5-15 pounds, silver salmon that weigh from 8-20 pounds and rainbow trout and dolly varden to 12 pounds. You can expect halibut from 20-300 pounds. We suggest that you release halibut over 100 pounds unless you are in the Homer Halibut Fishing Derby and your fish has a weight that will win you some money. A 100 pound halibut will yield about 75 pounds of meat and with a seasonal limit of 5 king salmon and limits on red and silver salmon from 3-6 per day you will soon stock up the freezer. We encourage catch and release!
What kind of boats are used on my Alaska fishing vacation?
On the Kenai River, the Alaska fishing guide generally uses powerboats that handle 4 fishermen. We use the “Willie Predator” that is 22 feet long and 7 feet wide. This boat is an excellent fishing platform. We also fish from drift boats on the Kenai River on request and exclusively on the Kasilof River. Our ocean fishing vessel, the FV Northern Lights is a 40 foot Delta made specifically for Alaska fishing for up to 10 fishermen.
Can I take the fish I catch home from my Alaska fishing vacation?
The best way to take your fish home is to take it as part of your airline luggage allowance. Airline approved fish boxes that can keep fish frozen for up to 30 hours are readily available locally, cost less than $20 each and will hold 70 pounds of frozen fish. On your Alaska fishing vacation freezers are available at no charge to store your catch while you are on vacation. We recommendsvery strongly that you have your catch vacuumed bagged at one of the local processors or do it yourself. the charge for this service is about $.50 per bag and will extend the shelf life of your catch to over a year in your freezer and it will be as good as the day you landed your fish!
