| If you want to go rainbow trout fishing, Alaska is the | | | | Charters. |
| place to be. With its pristine wilderness and seemingly | | | | Before you book a guide or lodge, though, always |
| untouched waters, the fish are available in abundance. | | | | take the time to speak with your "candidate" guide |
| But, before you plan your next or first fishing trip to | | | | on the phone. Get a feel for their style, personality |
| the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, keep reading | | | | and fishing philosophy. While experience and skill are |
| for some tips and tricks that will help your fishing | | | | important, remember that you'll potentially be |
| expedition go a little smoother. | | | | spending days in a boat with this person, and |
| Be Aware of Your Fishing Seasons | | | | compatibility is critical. |
| Technically, rainbow trout fishing season in Alaska | | | | Get Your License |
| runs from mid June to the last day of October. But, | | | | Typically, most guides will either arrange your license |
| as most anglers know, that doesn't mean you can | | | | for you or possess a blanket license that covers you |
| just stand in a river during that time and expect to | | | | as a passenger of their boats. If you're not heading |
| catch a fish. You need to know where the fish are | | | | out with a guide who does this, you'll need to |
| traveling and where they'll be when you want to find | | | | purchase your own license from the Alaska |
| them. For up-to-date information on trout travel, | | | | Department of Fish and Game. You can buy it online |
| check with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. | | | | and should expect to pay $55 for a weeklong license |
| A Guide by Your Side | | | | or $145 for yearly access to the Alaskan waters. |
| Hiring a guide will not only help keep you safe, but will | | | | There are certain state regulations in place in Alaska |
| also save your fishing trip. A guide can do a lot more | | | | that forbid the wasting of fish, the sale of |
| than provide equipment and help you to navigate the | | | | sport-caught fish and the type of equipment or tools |
| Alaska waters - they can also point you to the | | | | that can be used during the fishing process. For more |
| best-kept secret fishing spots for rainbow trout | | | | information on these rules and regulations, you can |
| fishing. Alaska guides need to be licensed, so always | | | | call or visit the Fish and Game website. |
| look for a qualified and registered individual. | | | | Pack Smart |
| When choosing a guide, select one that provides all | | | | Typically, your guide or lodge will supply you with |
| the tools and equipment that you'll need on your trip | | | | your gear and equipment for fishing. However, you |
| (instead of lugging it on the plane). Also, inquire about | | | | may have to bring your own waders or certain small |
| the accommodations, food and experience level of | | | | supplies. Before you depart, you should ask your |
| the staff. Some recommended companies include | | | | lodge or guide to supply you with a packing list that's |
| Alaska NW Charters (yacht fishing charters), Alaska | | | | season specific. Regardless, when packing for Alaska, |
| Outdoor Adventures, and Puffin Alaska Fishing | | | | you need to be prepared for any weather system. |