Alaska Rainbow Trout Fishing

JANUARY 2006 - Mt. Augustine volcano erupts

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West Cook Inlet

Fly-in fishing at its finest! Chuitna River, Lew River, McNeil River, Shelter Creek, Silver Salmon Creek, Silver Salmon Lake, Theodore River drainage, Threemile Creek, Threemile/Tukhallah Lake, Wolverine Creek. Open year round for everything but King Salmon.

Practice Safety First when Fishing in Alaska

Here are some Useful Definitions about trout fishing in Alaska.

	Artificial fly is constructed using fly tying techniques including a dry fly, wet fly, and nymph, which is free of bait.
	Artificial lure is any man-made lure that is free of bait
	Bag Limit is the maximum legal take per person per day in the area the person is fishing; a fish when landed and killed becomes part of daily bag limit of the person originally hooking the fish
	Char is all char including Dolly Varden, Arctic char, Mackinaw or lake trout, and eastern brook trout.
	Closed season is the time when fish may not be taken
	Grayling means Arctic grayling.
	Multiple hook is a fish hook with two or more points with or without barbs.
	Pike means northern pike.
	Possession limit is the maximum number of unpreserved fish a person may have in possession.
	Salmon is all salmon, including the five species of Pacific salmon: Coho, chum, king, pink, and sockeye.

	Single Hook is a fish hood with only one point with or without a barb.
	Snag is to hook a fish elsewhere than its mouth.
	Trout includes rainbow, steelhead, and cutthroat.

Be sure to read and understand the fishing regulations in effect at the time of your trip, and follow any directions provided by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Wardens present.

Remember to respect the environment, and always put safety first. Use personal floatation devices, dress for the weather conditions, and always let someone know where you are going. Learn about the signs and treatment for hypothermia before you go out on the water and be prepared. Always carry survival gear and know how to use it!

Wildlife is abundant in Alaska, including moose, bear, beavers, red fox, and eagles. Alaska has an active wild fire season, so always be aware of the fire danger and do your part to prevent forest fires.

"CLICK IT OR TICKET" - Always wear your seat belt. Don’t drink and drive any vehicle or vessel. Be sure you are well rested when driving to and from your favorite fishing destination and avoid driving when you are too sleepy to pay attention.

We want you to stay safe and enjoy your Alaska Fishing Trip adventure this year and many years to come.