One of the most popular destinations and tourist activities is a fishing vacation in Alaska. A perfect way to unwind, relax, and connect with nature, you will find plenty of opportunities to fish. All along the Alaskan coast, salmon is very common, as well as giant halibut, some even weighing up to 50 pounds. On the inland streams, you are likely to find grayling and northern pike. After all, Alaska boasts fishing as its main sporting event. Every year, huge numbers of tourists visit to participate in this statewide sport.

However, southeast Alaska, called the “panhandle”, is the most famous for fishing. It is composed of deep fjords, rushing mountain streams and glaciers. Here you can expect to find plenty of pike, trout, grayling, Dolly Varden, burbot, and whitefish in addition to halibut and salmon.

There is also Lower Cook Inlet, which is also a popular dishing destination during the summer. Halibut, clams and salmon are the most common finds here. You will also find trout, pike, burbot, grayling, and shellfish.