Alaska Fishing Trips - Timing is Very Important

When fishing in Alaska timing is everything. Whether your Alaska fishing trips are for local trout or migrating salmon running our rivers and streams, every fish species has a specific time its available and more importantly a time of most abundance. Fishing during the peak of the runs means a lot more fish are available to improve your chances of success. But those dates are the ones which book quickly so anglers should decide on a date and reserve their package as early as possible. Alaska fishing trips during the peak of the season can get very crowded and by considering fishing the shoulder periods of the run may actually provide better opportunities with fewer anglers competing.

Alaska Fishing Trips
A visiting angler may want to plan their Alaska fishing trips to target a wide variety of fish during their stay rather than go for a single target species. This can substantially improve your odds for bringing home a box of fish fillets because each fishery does have its ups and downs at times and the more Alaska fishing trip options you have available the better your chances for maximum success. The table you see above identifies when our major fresh and saltwater fishing occurs for each species on the Kenai Peninsula's most popular waters - the Kenai River, Kasilof River, Russian River and Cook Inlet.

Many vacationers enjoy the freedom of creating a schedule of activities and accommodations that are most suited to their objectives, schedule, and preferences. Sometimes an "all-in-one" package just doesn't fit. So choosing individual day fishing trips and separate lodging to suit their needs is a big convenience. Those with very limited stays in the area find this the best way to go.

On the other hand, those visitors who prefer to have all the details and arrangements laid out in a complete Alaska fishing trip package will find something for everyone in the many Alaska Fishing Packages Bob's Cabin and Guide Service can provide. Our Alaska fishing trips include saltwater and freshwater guided fishing for many different species. But customization is always an option for those with additional requirements or who want to experience some of the more unique offerings of Alaska.

License Fees King Stamp

Resident Fishing License $24.00 $10.00

Non-resident Lic.--- 1 day $20.00 $10.00

Non-resident Lic.--- 3 days $35.00 $20.00

Non-resident Lic.--- 7 days $55.00 $30.00

Non-resident Lic.--- 14 days $80.00 $50.00

Non-resident Lic.--- Annual $145.00 $100.00

Daily limit King Salmon 1

Daily limit other Salmon 2 - 6

Kenai River seasonal
king salmon limit 2

Kasilof River seasonal
king salmon limit 3

Halibut daily limit
(no seasonal limit) 2