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Alaska fishing trips are popular for a reason – the pristine state offers hundreds of thousands of square miles of fresh streams, beautiful coastline, glaciers and forests. The fish are massive, the trips are sure to be a success and there’s always an adventure for everyone.

However, here in the wilds, your experience is a personal one. So, keep reading for three trips that appeal to every kind of traveler – the family man, the adventurer and the angler.

A Family Adventure – Emerald Pines Lodge in Homer, Alaska

Located just above Kachemak Bay, the halibut fishing capital of the world, is Emerald Pines Lodge. You can contact Emerald Pines Lodge for details.

Not only does Emerald Pines offer a locale known for its incredible fishing of rainbow trout, Arctic char, Alaskan halibut and king salmon, it’s also all-inclusive. Rather than packing up the kids and all your gear, you can simply bundle the bare essentials and you’re ready to go. For a five-day and six-night package, the price is typically $2850 per adult and $1425 per child.

Copper River Valley and Fishing Excitement

The Copper River Valley is home to the Klutina River, one of the wildest fishing destinations in the world. The salmon are massive and plentiful, but anglers must do battle with 5 to 15 mph currents alongside strong fish. With heavy test lines and rapid efficiency, you have to be ready for speed fishing, scoring your catch before the rapids sweep your raft away.

The Klutina runs alongside the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the largest in the United States. Between fishing vacations, you can simply enjoy the view, watch bears, take in gold rush remnants or a simple back road drive in a rental car.

The ideal time to fish here is from June to September, with July being the best month for king salmon. Try a recommended charter company like Copper River Salmon Charters or a lodge like the Orca Adventure Lodge.

An Angler’s Paradise – Middleton

Blue water Alaska sport fishing is not an activity for those with weak arms or hearts. With typical halibut catches ranging between 80 and 160 pounds, Middleton Island, approximately 90 miles from Seward, has some of the best fishing in the world.

The best time for Middleton, Alaska fishing expeditions is June through September. The average cost is typically $750 per angler for two days of fishing. Chartered trips can be arranged through Cracker Jack Charters.

Alaska is full of fishing adventure for both the serious and casual outdoorsman. You could spend a week or even a month on the crisp Alaska waters and still not feel that your time there is complete. There are many options among which you can choose – the three described above are simply represent a few of the memorable ones.