If you’re thinking of fishing in Alaska, you should recognize the fish species in the area, comprehend their preferred flies and know what to expect. So, read on for a general overview of the fish species during your next fishing vacation in Alaska.
Pacific Salmon
There are four major species of Pacific salmon in Alaska: Chinook salmon (also known as king salmon), pink salmon, silver salmon and sockeye salmon or reds. They’re a great game fish, but usually less popular with cold water fly fishers than, state, trout or Arctic char.