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Alaska advice needed 15 Years, 5 Months ago
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I've been invited on another paddle trip in Alaska, this time down a river, not in the salt. I had a great time on the first trip, but the fishing, for lack of a better word: sucked. It was too early for the salmon runs and all of the other fish were still out of the coastal creeks and rivers. This time the water will be fresh, but it will still be in early to mid July, which I think is too early for decent fishing that far north. I'm thinking August or September would be better, true?
I love Alaska, but I want to go again when the fishing is better, not when the water is higher. Should I save my $$ for a later trip? Any help and/or advice from you Alaska veterans out there would be most welcome.
Cheers!
--FlyGuy (Dave)
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Re:Alaska advice needed 15 Years, 5 Months ago
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I've only been once
during a drought yesr
in April on Prince of Wales Island
when the rain did come, every creek had fresh steelhead.
That's all I know
Paul
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Last Edit: 2010/01/26 19:12 By Carpy.
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why can't it get us out of it? - Will Rodgers
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Re:Alaska advice needed 15 Years, 5 Months ago
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FlyGuy,
"That far north" covers a LOT of latitude. One fishing camp I know of, out of Bethel, only runs the last two weeks of July and the first week of August. (2007)
King salmon start running in the Anchorage Kenai area around end of May (circa 1966)
When I was stationed in Alaska (63-66, Anchorage) the only problem with early summer fishing was bugs. The Rainbows and grayling and Dollies are always there.
I'd go for it!!
Keep us posted.
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Tight Lines,
Ed K
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