Fishing in the Southeast Alaska Region
Explore fishing in the Southeast Alaska Region of Alaska. Juneau Inlet, Ketchikan, Sitka, Inside Passage, Lake K10, New
The inlet streams feeding Juneau offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Juneau Inlet (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Juneau Inlet, AlaskaThe inlet streams feeding Juneau offer good fishing for the region's target species.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
2. Ketchikan (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Ketchikan, AlaskaKetchikan offers excellent fishing in the Southeast Alaska with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
Boat Launch: Casey Moran Harbor →
3. Sitka (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Sitka, AlaskaSitka offers excellent fishing in the Southeast Alaska with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
4. Inside Passage (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Inside Passage, AlaskaInside Passage offers excellent fishing in the Southeast Alaska with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
5. Lake K10 (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Lake K10, AlaskaLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southeast Alaska of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
6. New Lakes (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
New Lakes, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
7. Rocket Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Rocket Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
8. Genius Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Genius Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
9. Lake Elwood (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Lake Elwood, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
10. Kennel Lakes (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Kennel Lakes, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
11. Emerald Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Emerald Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
12. South Gland Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
South Gland Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
Boat Launch: South Gland Lake →
13. East Kiska Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
East Kiska Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
Boat Launch: East Kiska Lake →
14. Long Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Long Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
15. Ankau Saltchucks (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Ankau Saltchucks, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
16. Hugh Smith Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Hugh Smith Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
Boat Launch: Hugh Smith Lake →
17. Humpback Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Humpback Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
18. Hassler Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Hassler Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
19. Icefall Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Icefall Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
20. Independence Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Independence Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
Boat Launch: Independence Lake →
21. Icy Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Icy Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
22. Indian Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Indian Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
23. Indigo Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Indigo Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
Boat Launch: Crescent Harbor →
24. Lake Irina (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Lake Irina, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
Boat Launch: Crescent Harbor →
25. Lake Isabel (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Lake Isabel, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
26. Island Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Island Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
27. Islet Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Islet Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
28. Italio Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Italio Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
29. Irish Lakes (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Irish Lakes, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
30. Ives Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Ives Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
31. James Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
James Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
32. Lake James (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Lake James, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
33. January Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
January Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
34. Jay Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Jay Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
35. Jetty Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Jetty Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
36. Jims Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Jims Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
37. Johnson Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Johnson Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
38. Lake Josephine (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Lake Josephine, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
39. Jordan Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Jordan Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
40. Kah Shakes Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Rainbow Trout)
Kah Shakes Lake, AlaskaNamed lake in the Southeast Alaska Region region of Alaska.
- Coho salmon - freshwater · Limit: Yakutat: 4/day 16 in+ (8 possession); Southeast: 6/day 16 in+ (12 possession)
- Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided
- Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
Fishing Tips for the Southeast Alaska Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Alaska; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Southeast Alaska Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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