Even 12-year old boys can catch big fish in Alaska. The example of Daniel Thorsness who managed to catch a 47 lb. trout at Lake Clarence in Alaska in 1970.

The more than 320 lakes to fish in make Alaska one of the most desirable fishing locations in the world. While Lake Trout is the most common type it is also home to Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike and Salmon.

Alaska houses some of the largest Lake Trout around. It is believed that their massive size is due to the difficulty in catching them. Local anglers focus more on the for sure catch leaving a lake trout for anyone who enjoys a bit more of a challenge.

Lake Trout, which is a member of the char family of fish, is residing in the deeper parts of Alaska’s lakes.

The Alaska Range, Brook Range, Bristol Bay watershed, the Alaska Peninsula, Lake Clark National Park, areas of the Kenai Peninsula, and lakes on the north side of the Chugach Mountains are great locations for lake fishing in Alaska. Some of these locations are very remote and require the use of ATVs, snowmobiles, or foot hiking to reach the lakes.

Insight on the habitat and behavior of the Lake Trout gives the angler an advantage over the novice angler. Some tips:

1. Lake trout can be found near the top of the lakes and shorelines in spring and then gradually further in the deeper cooler waters as the temperature rises.

2. When fishing in shallower water or near inlets or outlets of streams off lakes, use small crank baits, gigs, fly streamers, spoons or spinners.

3. It is a good practice to keep the baits away from the boat to lower the vibration and sound that could divert the lake trout from the bait.

4. During early summer the best fishing grounds are located in the deep cool waters while the shallower waters are best in late fall.

5. Lake trout spawn during September through November.

6. A water temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit or less is preferred by Lake Trouts.

7. Best bait is the preferred diet of the Lake Trout.

8. Killing the catch immediately and letting it bleed in the water is a good way of reducing the possibility of attracting bears. - 14089

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by Jack Blacksmith

Outdoor adventure travel services are becoming increasingly attractive to those travelers seeking adventure beyond what standard travel can provide. Such services are a reliable source of information and assistance for adventurists. Matching travelers’ intrigue and excitement of exploring the jungle or wilderness, for instance, with a destination can be far more challenging than arranging for typical vacations to a beach resort or cabin retreat.

Outdoor adventure travel services open the door to many opportunities and activities for the adventure-seeking traveler. The good news is that you should have no problem finding these services near you, and you may be surprised to learn that most packages are reasonably priced and fairly affordable. An outdoor adventure travel provider can also provide useful information if you do not know where the best opportunities for adventure are or, at least, some destinations for adventure you would never have thought of on your own.

The Internet is another great source of information to explore where you can find many websites listing outdoor adventure travel service providers. Since adventure travel does not cost as much as you may think, you can enjoy the benefits of many travel specials or deals these providers may offer. You can also learn useful tips for outdoor adventure travel that will be help regardless of where you travel to help you get the most from your adventure.

There are so many activities from which you could choose when it comes to outdoor adventure travels. If you are not sure what you want to do, or just can’t decide, outdoor adventure travel service providers can help you narrow it down whether by activity, budget, interest or geographic location. Good service providers will lead you to find exotic overseas locations or even interesting, not-yet discovered places nearby. You can also receive some good information regarding safety while on adventure travels which is even more important than in conventional traveling because some activities and locations can actually cause harm if you do not know how to protect yourself from it.

Another option the outdoor adventure travel service may suggest is to travel with a group. There are adventure travel groups available which can ensure safety since there will be more travelers wherever the adventuring leads. A good tip to also keep in mind is to drink bottled whatever no matter what place you choose from hiking in Colorado or taking the train from Alicante to Madrid. This way you can be sure you are drinking only clean water, as clean water is not available everywhere and, actually, rarely, on these trips.

These tips can help ensure your outdoor adventure is safe, enjoyable and everything you anticipated. Be sure to contact an outdoor adventure travel service provider and see where your next adventure could take you!

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by Bryan Jakes

Fishing can be a fun and exciting time for your family as long as nothing goes wrong. Danger lurks out there for the unsuspecting and unprepared.

Bad weather, fishing tackle malfunctions, and snagged and tangled lines  can cause a lot of grief if you haven’t prepared ahead of time for such challenges.

Tangled lines are one of the most frustrating things you may have to deal with when fishing along banks that have a lot of brush and undergrowth.  Take immediate action to get your line untangled if you’ve thrown your lure into a brushy area.  If it’s tangled on a small branch or twig sometimes the easiest thing is to break the snare off.

If you cast your line toward a big log and have the unfortunate experience of it slipping over the top and getting hung up where you can’t reach it.  You break the line and leave your hook or lure but this can often cause problems for fish in the area if they see that lure bobbing in the water, grab it and can’t get loose.  Or maybe they’ll even get hung up when you’re gone back home, this can spell disaster for the fish.

You should keep a first aid kit in your tackle box.  It is possible to get cuts and abrasions while going through the brush to your fishing spot or just hooking yourself on a wild hook.  A first aid kit should have bandages, Band-Aids, cotton, paper towels, peroxide and medicated spray.

If you are fishing with live or frozen bait you can divide them in order to not run out before your fishing trip is over.  A piece of a wiggly worm is better than no worm at all.

When you’re preparing to pack your clothes and fishing equipment for your trip check the weather.  Knowing what the weather is forecast will help you to know whether you need warm, cool, or water resistant clothes.  This can make the difference between a great fishing trip and a sour one.

Be aware of the weather when you are out in a boat and head for shore immediately if a storm comes up suddenly. If you are fishing from shore be mindful of flash floods and darkening skies.

Remember safety and preparation can mean the difference between a great fishing trip and disaster.

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Here is what is going on in the world of Alaskan fihing today. These are the most recent blog posts that pertain to fishing in Alaska:

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There will be lots more information added as it becomes available on the web. We scour the web for information about Alaska to save you the time.

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Alaska is a huge and incredibly diverse place. Fishing is an incredibly diverse sport. Combine these two factors with daily and season weather conditions and it becomes virtually impossible to predict fishing success. Fishing conditions within the same lake or river are anything but consistent. Heck, the fishing on the other end of the boat (usually my partners end) can seem much better on some days.

Having said that it is interesting if not marginally productive to take a look at some general patterns and make predictions. Past creel surveys, commercial catch rates and stream surveys can all combine to give us some idea of what is to come in the next season. The fact that the 2007 commercial harvest was the fourth best in the past 50 years has to mean something.

The following are general predictions based on past results and current indicators. They cover very large areas and fishing within those areas can produce excellent results even if the overall outlook is less than outstanding.

It is always important to check the Fish and Game regulations to be sure you are aware of local guidelines and catch limits. You can find the regulations at: http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/statewide/reghome.cfm

SOUTHCENTRAL  ALASKA

King Salmon
-This year should be similar to last years in general and last years numbers were up slightly from the historic averages.
-2007 numbers on the Kenai were good with 16,000 fish returning in the early run.
-There are some concerns about the Susitna drainage showing lower numbers than in the past
-Bristol bay is expected to be good
-In general Kodiak Island has shown increasing numbers of commercial harvest but the Ayakulik and Kurluk rivers in particular are not showing these same increases in returning fish.

Red Salmon
-Over 40 million fish are expected to return to Bristol Bay. This is considerably higher than past averages.

Silver Salmon
-In the 2007 season the generally increasing numbers of silver salmon prompted an increase in the daily catch limit of 3 fish to 5 fish. The outlook for this year is just as promising.
-Fishing in Resurrection Bay and the Seward areas should be particularly good. The Kenai River may be slower than average.

Pink Salmon
-Pinks tend to return in much higher numbers in even years. You do the math.

Halibut
- In 2007 the International Halibut Commission recommended reducing the commercial harvest by a little over 7% in specific areas. This indicates lower numbers of fish but is not expected to result in a change in the sport-fishing limit.

SOUTHEAST ALASKA
 

King Salmon
-In 2007 in the open waters around Sitka the average time spent per King caught was 5 hours. This is about the same as the short-term average.
-In some areas like the Wrangell Narrows numbers have been high enough recently to allow for the doubling of daily bag limits.
-2008 is expected to follow a similar pattern as 2007

Silver Salmon
-Silver runs are expected to be close if not slightly lower than recent historical averages.

Pink Salmon
-Similarly to the Coho prediction, Pink Salmon are expected to return in average or fewer numbers. It should go without saying that slightly lower than average numbers of Pinks still represent huge numbers of fish and fishing opportunities.

Halibut
-Fishing for these bottom dwellers should continue to be good in this area with the waters near Craig producing some of the highest catch rates.

THE INTERIOR OF ALASKA

King Salmon
-King Salmon numbers should follow patterns similar to those in recent years.
-If past patterns hold true the Kanektok and Goodnews rivers may be hot spots this year.

Red Salmon
-The 2008 season is expected to be “a little less than the past two years” according to Tom Taube a Fairbanks biologist.

Silver Salmon
-Last year the returning number of silver Salmon to the Unalakleet River was more than 3 times the average for the past 10 years. We can only hope that this year shows similar returns.

Resident fish species
-Dolly Varden, Pike and Sheefish are all doing well.
-The Sheefish (also known as Eskimo Tarpon) has been found to be 5 times what it was only 10 years ago.
 

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