Salmon Fishing In Alaska: What You Need To Know

Salmon Popularity

Fishing for salmon has become widely popular throughout the world and according to data from the US National Marine Fisheries Service, salmon is the 2nd most consumed seafood, right behind shrimp. Salmon also surpassed tuna in the same category for the first time ever back in 2012. With that, the most popular destination to fish for Salmon is Alaska, where a variety of salmon can be caught and then enjoyed! If you are a fan of salmon and want to head to the open waters in Alaska, this guide can teach you everything you need to know!

Best Time Of Year

The prime time to catch salmon in Alaska tends to be during the months of May to October, with a chance to snag some Coho Salmon through the end of November.

Popular Fish In Alaska

Some popular options for salmon fishing in Alaska include:

• King Salmon• Red Salmon (Sockeye)• Coho Salmon (Silver)• Rainbow Trout• Halibut• Dolly Varden• Pink Salmon

Next, you'll see which fish are found during each month!

May

King SalmonHalibut

June

King SalmonRed Salmon (Sockeye)

HalibutRainbow Trout/Dolly Varden

July

King SalmonRed Salmon (Sockeye)

Silver SalmonHalibut

Rainbow Trout/Dolly Varden

August

Red Salmon (Sockeye)Silver Salmon

HalibutRainbow Trout/Dolly Varden

September

Silver SalmonHalibut

Rainbow Trout/Dolly Varden

October

Silver Salmon (Coho salmon season closes Nov. 30th)

HalibutRainbow Trout/Dolly Varden

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