Fishing Trip Planning: Essential Gear Tips for Your Trip

Please have your license purchased from ADFG before your trip, as well as a King Salmon stamp if we will be targeting King Salmon. 

 Our weather in Alaska can be a little unpredictable, and rain is possible at any time. I recommend bringing rain gear with you even on sunny days, there is dry storage space available in the boat if it’s not needed. On sockeye trips you will be wearing waders so rain pants are not necessary. Rubber boots are also recommended. 

 Temps can vary widely in the same day, and depending on the season. Even in June and July the mornings can be chilly. Having an extra warm layer such as a fleece jacket or insulated puffy can come in handy. Fleece pants, or sweatpants and warm socks are recommended to wear under your waders, even on hot weather days the glacial fed water is still icy cold.  

-Sunglasses are strongly recommended, I encourage everyone to wear them, or at least your regular glasses to prevent accidental injuries. Hooks/ tackle can come flying out of the water, with limited time to react. Clear safety glasses are available on the boat if you forget them. 

-Camera

-Gloves and hat are also recommended, even if you’re not wearing them for fishing the boat ride can get chilly while moving to different spots. 

-Any other personal items that may be needed in the duration of your trip. 

Bring whatever food/snacks, beverages you would like. (Alcohol is totally fine, as long as it doesn’t become a safety issue). 

If we are salmon fishing and you don't want your fish processed by us, bring a cooler to leave in your vehicle for the way to your lodging/processor. I will keep your fish cold and fresh on the boat, but if it sits in a warm car on the way home the quality will suffer. 

See our processing information here.