January – February Alaska Fishing Reports 2021 – New Year’s 2021 Fishing Opportunities — I will be guiding ice fishing trips from January through March and possibly into early April, depending upon safe ice conditions. Ice fishing trips are primarily in the Palmer area for rainbow trout, and or landlocked salmon, Arctic char. I hope … Read more
March / April Ice Fishing Reports 2021 March is one of my favorite months for guiding ice fishing trips, as daylight hours are much longer than earlier in the winter — and daily temperatures start warming up as well. Both of these changes make for a more comfortable and enjoyable ice fishing experience. Depending upon … Read more
May King Salmon, Trout, and Northern Pike 2021 We started guiding Alaska fishing tours … Read more
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