Alaska Salmon Fishing Stories To Last A Lifetime

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Alaska Salmon Fishing: Stories To Last A Lifetime

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Many people don't know this, but Alaska has salmon galore! Sure, everyone
hears of the salmon runs every year. They probably imagine huge, two-foot
long salmon weighing up to 15 pounds as they surge out of white-capped
rapids on their way upstream. They think of the grizzly bears waiting
patiently on rocks or in the midst of the water with their gaping mouths
open, just waiting for one of those lucky fish to jump right in. But did
you know that Alaska salmon fishing provides ...


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Many people don't know this, but Alaska has salmon galore! Sure, everyone
hears of the salmon runs every year. They probably imagine huge, two-foot
long salmon weighing up to 15 pounds as they surge out of white-capped
rapids on their way upstream. They think of the grizzly bears waiting
patiently on rocks or in the midst of the water with their gaping mouths
open, just waiting for one of those lucky fish to jump right in. But did
you know that Alaska salmon fishing provides anglers with the opportunity
to catch several varieties of this spectacular fish?

Silvers, or cohos, as they are more commonly known by sports fishermen
and women, are indigenous to the Pacific Northwest, especially British
Columbia and Alaska. This salmon species grows up to two feet long and
can weigh in at a whopping 15-20 pounds. Just as an aside, the male is
unable to close his mouth while mating, and watch out for those teeth,
because they're sharp! Adult cohos swim in the Pacific and coastal
tributaries, and then head upstream around July, August and September to
spawn.

Spawning for silvers, or cohos, takes place at any time between September
and December, based on location. Female cohos will lay roughly 2,500 eggs
and guard them closely until she dies several days later. Cohos are known
to be aggressive and anglers are put to their mettle to catch these
powerful fish and more than one comes away from Alaska with a "The fish
that got away" tale!

Another common Alaskan salmon is known as the king salmon. If you think
the silvers can grow, wait until you see some of these. Some weigh in at
over 90 pounds, though most average between 30 and 80 pounds. Still,
that's a lot of fish. Alaska salmon fishing, especially for kings,
provides fishermen with enough adventures and stories to last a lifetime.
Alaska offers thousands of lakes, rivers, streams and other waterways
where fish are plentiful, and that means more than salmon. There's trout
and halibut as well as other varieties that will keep fishermen well
occupied during any fishing vacation.

Fishing for king salmon is best from around May to July in most sections
of the state. Your method for nabbing those red beauties is as varied as
the styles and equipment of the men and women who flock to Alaska every
year to catch them. Anglers from around the world can also fish in ocean
waters for salmon, or in tributaries or rivers, both along the coast and
inland.

For one of the greatest fishing adventures ever, consider taking a
fishing trip to Alaska to try your rod and reel against Alaska's famous
salmon. The weather is mild most of the year, and if you don't mind a
little water or snow, you can even opt to go ice fishing in the winter
and Alaska provides opportunities for year round fishing as well as other
outdoor activities that will keep you and your family entertained for
weeks.