I still remember my first of many Alaskan fishing trips.  I was in my early 20s, and a buddy of mine had connections with a construction company that won a bid to build a backcountry fishing lodge in a remote corner of Alaska.  He told me that the work would be hard, but it would pay well.  I didn’t have any plans for that summer besides my crappy job that I hated anyway, so I figured I might as well sign up.  The other benefit he mentioned was that we could fish any time we were off.  We are both avid fly fishermen, as were some of the other crew members, so that was a no-brainer for me.

I quit my job and spent the summer building a lodge and adjacent detached smaller cabins way off the beaten path.  All our equipment had to be flown in, and we were completely cut off from civilization.  It was awesome!  The work was hard and tiring, but it was amazing how much energy I had left when it came time to fish.  Summers in Alaska have the advantage of not really ever running out of daylight.  After work, we would all get our gear on and head down to the local river and fish for as long as we could.  Every day for about 3 months, I fished for at least an hour.

Now you can hardly call that fishing experience a vacation, because of the daily work schedule, which ended up being something like 12 hour work days.  But for me, I had a hard time telling myself that I was working.  The location was stunning.  We were surrounded by snow capped peaks, and there was literally not another human being for hundreds of miles.  Being able to fish everyday, even though my body ached and was ready to sleep, made the summer more of a vacation than a work assignment.

Since then, I have tried to return to Alaska every few years.  But now, I just go for the fishing.  That summer, I caught trout and salmon on a daily basis.  I learned a lot about the habitat and the different salmon runs.  On each of my return Alaska fishing trips, I feel like I have an advantage over other fishing tourists, because I spent 3 straight months fly fishing the backcountry.  I made so many great memories that summer, and each time I return, they come back.

Planning Alaskan Fishing Trips

There are many different Alaskan fishing trips locations to choose from.  It really depends on what kind of fishing you want to be doing.  If you are an avid fly fisherman, you will want to plan a backcountry fly fishing adventure, including fly-in fishing.  If you like deep sea fishing, there are miles and miles of coast line to troll and explore while you fish for halibut and sea run salmon.  You will need to determine your destination first, then plan Alaskan fishing trips lodging and other accommodations.

One great way to do it is by planning all inclusive Alaskan fishing trips.  These trip packages will include travel, lodging, meals, and guide/charter services.  What you get when doing this is peace of mind from having to plan several different aspects of your trip, as well as cheap Alaskan fishing trips packages to choose from.  Bundled plans will always save money in the long run.  Of course, the best Alaskan fishing trips will offer all of this at a discount, with great amenities and accommodations.

Shop around to find the best deal.  Read some customer reviews online to learn of the company’s quality of service.  And above all, get ready for a relaxing, peaceful, and pristine fishing getaway to Alaska!  Happy fishing.