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Fishing in Alaska

151 verified fishing spots across Alaska, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.

Top fishing spots in Alaska

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Thomas Basin Pier

Ketchikan, AK· 55.3402, -131.6429
Pink Salmon • Pacific Cod • English Sole
Today's fishing
74.0Good
Best time
6:58 AM
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Herring Cove

Ketchikan, AK· 55.3242, -131.5275
Chinook Salmon • Coho Salmon • Pink Salmon
Today's fishing
73.0Good
Best time
6:57 AM
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Swan Lake

Sitka, AK· 57.0543, -135.3287
Rainbow Trout • Cutthroat Trout
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
7:19 AM
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Blue Lake

Sitka, AK· 57.0601, -135.1953
Rainbow Trout • Dolly Varden
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
7:18 AM
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Noatak River

Noatak, AK· 67.5714, -162.9736
Arctic Char • Arctic Grayling • Chum Salmon
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
8:14 AM
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Kobuk River

Kobuk, AK· 66.9205, -156.8833
Sheefish • Arctic Grayling • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
8:44 AM
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Koyukuk River

Hughes, AK· 65.2814, -152.0125
Sheefish • Arctic Grayling • Chum Salmon
Today's fishing
79.0Good
Best time
8:11 AM
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Minto Flats

Minto, AK· 64.9528, -149.3872
Northern Pike • Burbot • Sheefish
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
7:58 AM
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Ken's Pond

Fairbanks, AK· 64.8028, -147.7812
Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
7:50 AM
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Ballaine Lake

Fairbanks, AK· 64.8722, -147.8186
Rainbow Trout • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
7:51 AM
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Piledriver Slough

Eielson AFB, AK· 64.6321, -147.2144
Arctic Grayling • Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
7:47 AM
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Badger Slough

North Pole, AK· 64.7547, -147.4519
Arctic Grayling • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
7:49 AM

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Popular species in Alaska

Coho Salmon · 75 Rainbow Trout · 67 Dolly Varden · 49 Chinook Salmon · 40 Arctic Grayling · 28 Sockeye Salmon · 27 Pink Salmon · 20 Chum Salmon · 16 Northern Pike · 16 Pacific Halibut · 16 Arctic Char · 14 Burbot · 13 Lake Trout · 10 Steelhead · 10

Fishing regulations in Alaska

Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game — official regulations