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Apart from its perfect geographical location, Alaska is indeed a Disneyland for lovers of fishing. So, here are 10 of the best places to go fishing in Alaska.

1. Bristol Bay

Bristol Bay is indeed one of the best spots for fishing salmon. People come from all over the world to catch some of the biggest salmon here. Bristol Bay is 180m wide and 250m long and attracts the largest salmon run. Many rivers meet at Bristol Bay, which is why it becomes a natural spot for fishing. During the main seasons of fishing, Bristol Bay can get crowded. Though there are various varieties of salmon available, people mainly focus on catching the most famous sockeye salmon. This variety is found mostly in Bristol Bay, and that’s why people love this spot so much. Apart from sockeye salmon, you can also try to fish king, silver, and chum salmon too.

2 Kodiak Island

The best thing about Kodiak Island is the road system. Through this road network people can easily navigate to the secluded fishing hole. Kodiak Island is 15-80km wide and 160km long. The Karluk River is the main source, and other streams also join in, making it a great destination for fishing salmon and trout. So, Kodiak Island is one of the best spots for fishing in Alaska.

3. Cooper River

Cooper River is also one of the most popular fishing spots in Alaska. This spot is especially known for having large salmon. It does attract lots of attention from various fishing enthusiast from around the globe. If you are in love with fishing, then you can’t avoid this location for sure.

4. Indian Creek, Anchorage Bowl

If you have selected a place for fishing in Anchorage, then you must find it jam packed with visitors. During the peak season, people come from various countries to catch some of the biggest salmon available. But if you want a less crowded place, then there is nothing better than Indian Creek. If you drive a few extra kilometres along the Seward Highway, you can find a location Mile Marker 101, where you can expect to fish without much of a crowd.

5. Wosnesenski River, Kenai Region

Wosnesenski River is an excellent spot for fishing in Alaska. It is located at China Poot Bay and if offers a mixture of everything. You can access both the river and the lake at this spot. Apart from the fishing, you can also find a nice camping spot if you are planning to stay for a night.

6. Lowe River

Lowe River is located just outside of Keystone Canyon, and it provides an excellent location for fishing Salmon. The spot is where the Lowe and Robe rivers meets. So, if you are planning to catch some fish in Alaska, then Lowe River can offer you a lot of opportunities.

7. Campbell Point Lake

Campbell Point Lake is located in Kincaid Park and it offers a nice spot for catching both salmon and trout. This place also offers arctic char fish that is quite rare to find in other locations.

8. Homer

Homer is another fishing spot in Alaska that can be said to be the best among many others. The best thing about fishing in Homer is the fact that you can hire a fishing boat for an entire day. You can dedicate an entire day to fishing and see if you can get a trophy salmon fish while you’re at it.

9. Kasilof River

Kasilof River is situated pretty near to Kenai River. Hence not many people visit it as Kenai River is quite popular in Alaska. You can easily catch king salmon in Kasilof River without too much effort. Many people keep Kasilof as a secret river spot for fishing, as they don’t want too much crowd here.

10. Ship Creek

Ship Creek is best known for Giant King Salmons. If you are keen on catching the biggest King Salmon, then this is the best location for you. It is situated at Downtown Anchorage and is quite popular.