How to Fish for Salmon in Anchorage, Alaska
- 1). Buy an Alaskan sports fishing license from the Alaskan Department of Fish and Game (see below). Non-resident license prices in 2010 range from $20 for a one-day permit to $80 for a two-week pass. You'll need an additional permit to fish for king salmon anywhere in the state.
- 2). Fish at Ship Creek in the city from mid-May until around July 15 for king salmon, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Coho salmon run between July and October. Fishing for these species outside the designated seasons is prohibited.
- 3). Head to the marked-out fishing stretch of the creek, near the Chugach Power Plant. Access the river via Ship Creek Avenue. Aim to fish two hours before or after a low tide, according to Alaskan Outfitting.
- 4). Use a strong spinning rod with 20- to 25-pound test line. Try using spoons or size 5 Mepps spinners. Alternatively, trot a bobber down the creek with salmon eggs on size 4 hooks for bait, as recommended by Alaskan Outfitting.
- 5). Try fishing Bird Creek just south of Anchorage on the Seward Highway or Campbell Creek on the city outskirts. Both produce good fish, according to the Anchorage Alaska website.
- 6). Avoid the crowds in Ship Creek by hiring a fishing guide. A guide can take you to more remote locations, as well as offer some local angling tips on lures and techniques. At least ten charter and guide companies have offices in downtown Anchorage.
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