Fishing

Homer Alaska Guide 2026 — Halibut Fishing, Art Galleries & the Spit

Best Alaska Salmon Runs 2026 — Where and When to See Them

Alaska has five species of Pacific salmon and runs that span May through October. Here's where and when each species peaks, and the best spots to watch or catch them.

Halibut Fishing in Alaska — Charter vs. Independent and What to Expect

Alaska halibut are caught in deep water across Southcentral and Southeast Alaska. Here's the difference between a guided charter and fishing independently, and which ports give you the best access.

Alaska Fishing License Guide 2026 — What You Need, Costs, and Rules

Fishing in Alaska requires a state license and often a king salmon stamp. Here's exactly what to buy, what it costs, and what the rules are for the most popular species.

Kenai Alaska Guide: River Town on the Peninsula

Kenai sits at the mouth of the Kenai River on Cook Inlet, with views of four active volcanoes across the water. It's a working city with deep Alaska Native roots and excellent river access.

Kodiak Alaska Guide: Alutiiq Culture, Fishing, and Bears

Kodiak is the largest island in Alaska and home to the Alutiiq people, one of the largest Coast Guard bases in the U.S., and a brown bear population dense enough to require real planning.

Petersburg Alaska Guide: The Little Norway of Alaska

Petersburg was founded by Norwegian fishermen and has kept its Scandinavian identity more stubbornly than most small towns hold onto anything. It's also in one of the best fishing and wildlife positions in Southeast.

Alaska Fishing Charter Guide 2026 — Salmon, Halibut, Where & When

Real charter prices, target species by month, and which Alaska fishing town to pick. Homer halibut, Kenai king salmon, Sitka silvers — what to know before you book.

Alaska Fishing Season 2026: When to Go, Where to Go, What to Catch

Salmon, halibut, trout, and grayling -- Alaska has it all. Here is your month-by-month breakdown of what is running, where to find it, and the fishing events worth planning around.