June Alaska Fishing Reports 2021 June is our best month for catching large ocean-run king salmon. This tour is one of our most uniquely Alaskan tours fishing for the official Alaska State Fish and our largest salmon species in the state. Kings are bulldog fighters with both strength and endurance. For those who would like … Read more
July Alaska Fishing Reports 2021 During July 2021 — Fishtale’s Alaska salmon fishing trips targeted king salmon through July 12 — then transitioned to targeting silver (coho) salmon, chum salmon, and pink salmon from July 13 through the end of the month. Thursday July 1, 2021 — Deshka River — I guided a morning group of 2 guests, … Read more
COVID-19 Requirements for Travelers to Alaska August Fishing Reports 2021 August is our best month for catching and harvesting coho (silver salmon). We have had more reservations than usual in 2021 — but still have some availability starting August 17 — note please call to discuss availability — 907-746-2199. August 1, 2021 — I guided … Read more
COVID-19 Requirements for Travelers to Alaska September Fishing Reports 2021 September 1, 2021 — I guided a group of 4 guests, each of whom caught a limit of coho salmon — although all of them did not keep a limit. They selectively kept 7 silver salmon and released darker fish. Fish were … Read more
COVID-19 Requirements for Travelers to Alaska November Fishing Reports 2021 November 1, 2021 — Call for information — or to make a reservation (907) 746-2199. November 20, 2021 — I am scheduled to guide our first ice fishing trip of the season tomorrow. Check back if your would like to read the … Read more
We guide ice fishing trips on Matanuska Valley lakes during late – November, December, January, February and March. Guests catch rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, and Arctic Char and the trip is easily done in as a day excursion from the Anchorage, Palmer, and Wasilla areas. December 1, 2020 — I’ve been building custom fishing rods … Read more
November is usually the month we start ice fishing on Mat-Su Valley Lakes north of Anchorage and near Palmer and Wasilla. Fishing is often dependent upon when the ice becomes thick enough for safe fishing. November 20, 2020 — I guided a young couple on their first ice fishing trip today. Each of them … Read more
October and November are months where we are primarily transitioning from summer salmon fishing trips on Mat-Su Valley rivers and streams to winter ice fishing trips — which we may have available in late November (dependent upon lake ice conditions). Below I will post some fishing information as we transition through October. October 1, 2020 … Read more