Fishing in the Northwest & Arctic Region

The Northwest & Arctic area of Alaska, featuring Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish.

1. Nome Inlet (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Nome Inlet, Alaska

The inlet streams feeding Nome offer good fishing for the region's target species.

2. Kotzebue (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Kotzebue, Alaska

Kotzebue offers excellent fishing in the Northwest & Arctic with good public access and scenic surroundings.

3. Brooks Range (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Brooks Range, Alaska

Brooks Range offers excellent fishing in the Northwest & Arctic with good public access and scenic surroundings.

4. Barrow (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Barrow, Alaska

Barrow offers excellent fishing in the Northwest & Arctic with good public access and scenic surroundings.

5. Northwest Reservoir (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Northwest Reservoir, Alaska

Northwest Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

6. North Northwest Lake (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

North Northwest Lake, Alaska

North Northwest Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

7. Upper Northwest Creek (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Upper Northwest Creek, Alaska

Upper Northwest Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

8. Alaska River Access (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Alaska River Access, Alaska

Alaska River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

9. Lake K10 (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Lake K10, Alaska

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

10. Northwest Wildlife Area Ponds (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Northwest Wildlife Area Ponds, Alaska

Northwest Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Hidden Lake (Region 3), Alaska

Hidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

12. Beaver Creek Alaska (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Beaver Creek Alaska, Alaska

Beaver Creek Alaska offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

13. Clearwater Lake (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Clearwater Lake, Alaska

Clearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Pine Creek Reservoir, Alaska

Pine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

15. Mill Brook (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Mill Brook, Alaska

Mill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

16. Trout Pond #18 (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Trout Pond #18, Alaska

Trout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

17. Heron Lake (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Heron Lake, Alaska

Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

18. Eagle Nest Pond (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Eagle Nest Pond, Alaska

Eagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

19. Wildcat Brook (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Wildcat Brook, Alaska

Wildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

20. Deer Run Reservoir (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Deer Run Reservoir, Alaska

Deer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

21. Fisherman's Cove (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Fisherman's Cove, Alaska

Fisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

22. Bass Haven Lake (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Bass Haven Lake, Alaska

Bass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

23. Sunset Pond (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Sunset Pond, Alaska

Sunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

24. Morning Star Lake (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Morning Star Lake, Alaska

Morning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

25. Twin Lakes (Alaska) (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Twin Lakes (Alaska), Alaska

Twin Lakes (Alaska) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

26. Long Pond (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Long Pond, Alaska

Long Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

27. Round Lake (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Round Lake, Alaska

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Indian Brook Reservoir, Alaska

Indian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

29. Rocky Creek (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Rocky Creek, Alaska

Rocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

30. Birch Tree Lake (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Birch Tree Lake, Alaska

Birch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

31. Maple Grove Pond (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Maple Grove Pond, Alaska

Maple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Oak Hill Reservoir, Alaska

Oak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

33. Willow Creek (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Willow Creek, Alaska

Willow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

34. Aspen Lake (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Aspen Lake, Alaska

Aspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Silver Lake (Region 2), Alaska

Silver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

36. Golden Pond (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Golden Pond, Alaska

Golden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

37. Blue Heron Lake (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Blue Heron Lake, Alaska

Blue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

38. Fox Den Pond (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Fox Den Pond, Alaska

Fox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

39. Otter Creek (Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Sheefish)

Otter Creek, Alaska

Otter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northwest & Arctic of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

Fishing Tips for the Northwest & Arctic Region

Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Alaska for most species.
Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
Always carry a valid Alaska fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.

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