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Alaska Fishing
Fishing in the Mat-Su Valley
Cast a line in the Mat-Su Valley for an Alaska fishing trip experience of a lifetime. Anglers are lured to the Mat-Su's remote river valleys, secluded mountain lakes, bountiful natural lakes and freshwater streams containing a cornucopia of wild Alaska king salmon, silver salmon, Alaska lake trout, champion rainbow trout, dolly varden, Arctic grayling, Arctic char, northern pike and more. Fish on your own, stay at an Alaska fishing lodge, or use an Alaska fishing charter to catch your dream fish.
Experienced Alaska fishing guides, custom fly in fishing charters and world-class Alaska fishing lodges provide expert guide service to avid fly fishing enthusiasts, causal bank-side anglers and first timers alike. Type "fishing" into the Member Business Search for Alaska fishing charters, guides, fishing lodges, lakeside inns or B&Bs.
For visitors in pursuit of their own Alaska fishing bliss, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is an invaluable resource.
Types of Fishing in Alaska
Alaska Fly Fishing
Salmon Recipes
Prepare scrumptious meals with fresh-caught Alaska seafood using recipes from the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. More Info
Fly fishing in Alaska for salmon and trout is exactly how you've dreamt it is, especially in the peaceful, pristine Mat-Su Valley. Travel in comfort by jet boat or small airplane to a remote destination for wade-in fishing. Experienced fly fishing guides cater to both beginner and skilled fly fisherman.
Alaska Fishing Charters
Alaska fishing guides know the best spots to fish in Mat-Su Valley lakes and streams. They have a thorough knowledge of local regulations and will help you have a successful and productive Alaska fishing trip. They also provide gear, tackle and bait.
Alaska Ice Fishing
Fishing in Alaska is not limited by season. Winter guides are available to scout winter ice fishing hot spots for landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, Arctic grayling and Arctic char. Read more
Alaska Fishing Hot Spots
| Local Mat-Su Guides' Fishing Reports |
| 3 Rivers Fly & Tackle |
| Deshka Landing Charters |
| Fisherman's Choice Charters |
| Fishtale River Guides |
| iFish Alaska Guides |
Alaska sport fishing rivers in the Mat-Su Valley include the Deshka River, Willow Creek, Susitna River Tributaries, Little Susitna River, Montana Creek, Talkeenta River, Yentna River and more. View Alaska salmon run chart provided by ADF&G (pdf)
The ADF&G also produces an Alaska Fishing Lake Map with fishing information and regulations for more than 80 Mat-Su Valley lakes in the areas of Talkeetna, Willow and Nancy Lake, Big Lake, Point Mackenzie, Palmer-Wasilla, the Glenn Highway. View map (pdf)
Alaska Fly in fishing lodges and resorts located near remote wilderness streams teeming wild Alaska salmon and trout are easily accessible from the Mat-Su Valley.
Fish road-accessible fishing hot spots along Parks Highway streams including Willow Creek, Little Willow Creek, Montana Creek and Little Susitna River.
Alaska Salmon Fishing/Fishtale River Guides
- Little Susitna and Deshka Rivers
- Palmer, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 746-2199
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Guided fishing charters jetboat to Mat-Su Valley's best silver and king salmon fishing. Winter ice fishing excursions. Techniques instruction, tackle, roomy boats, lodges. Website pictures, fishing reports, attractions, lodging accommodations. more
AK's Best/Fisherman's Choice Charters
- P.O. Box 940276
- Houston , AK 99694-0276
- Phone: (907) 892-8707
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"Voted Mat-Su Valley's Best Fishing Charter 12 Times Since 2000!" As Featured on ESPN2! Fishing all 5 species of Alaska Salmon and Rainbow Trout north of Anchorage. and has been awarded the #1 Fishing Charter for Trophy Alaska Salmon Fishing Charters and Trophy more
Alaska Coastal Explorer
- 4251 Dimond Way
- Wasilla, AK 99654
- Phone: (907) 376-3536
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Alaska Salmon Fishing/Fishtale River Guides
- Little Susitna and Deshka Rivers
- Palmer, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 746-2199
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Guided fishing charters jetboat to Mat-Su Valley's best silver and king salmon fishing. Winter ice fishing excursions. Techniques instruction, tackle, roomy boats, lodges. Website pictures, fishing reports, attractions, lodging accommodations. more
Deshka Landing Outdoor Association LLC
- 29691 W Deshka Landing Road
- Willow, AK 99688
- Phone: (907) 495-3374
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We provide year-round access to the Susitna River Drainage via our boat launch in the summer and snowmachine trails in the winter. more
Drifter's Lodge
- 18404 Sterling Highway
- PO Box 746
- Mile 48.3 Sterling Hwy.
- Cooper Landing, AK 99652
- Phone: (907) 595-5555
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Fishing on the Kenai Peninsula is world class for a reason: Variety, Abundance and Size. !/2 and Full Day Guided Salmon and Trophy Trout Demo Fishing Equiptment G Loomis, Ross, Shimanno. The Lodge is privileged to have assembled a remarkable group of more
Phantom Salmon Charters
- F Street
- Talkeetna, AK 99676
- Phone: (907) 733-2322
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Windbreak Cafe, Bar & Hotel
- Mile 40.5 Parks Hwy
- Wasilla, AK 99654-7370
- Phone: (907) 376-4484
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Trouts Place (Windbreak Cafe) in the middle of the best stillwater fishing in Alaska. Over 90 lakes accessible by a road system most within an hour drive. Float tubers welcomed! more
Helpful resources
So you're planning a trip to Alaska and need some help getting started. You've come to the right place! More Info
Maps and more
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Great outdoors
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Denali Flightseeing
Alaska's majestic scenery appears magnified from a Cessna window and the vantage point makes for good… More Info
glaciers
You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska. But in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually get out… More Info
Alaska Rafting
Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Hover in rapids through canyons, see glaciers calve fall… More Info
Dining in Mat-Su
Fine dining to cafes and everything in between. Don't be surprised if your portions are Alaska-sized.… More Info
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