08/03/2025
๐ฃ Fishing in Alaska: Hooked on the 5 Fingers of Salmon! ๐
Itโs fishing season in Alaska! โ and if youโve heard of the โ5 Fingers of Salmonโ ๐๏ธ (Chinook, Sockeye, Coho, Pink, and Chum), then you know we take our fish seriously here.
Whether you're after the mighty Chinook (King) or the quick-biting Pinks, the Alaska Marine Highway System can take you straight to the heart of some of the best fishing communities on the coast! ๐ฃ๐ข
Top Fishing Ports You Can Sail Into with AMHS:
๐ Ketchikan โ The "Salmon Capital of the World"
๐ Petersburg โ A charming fishing town with deep Norwegian roots
๐ Wrangell โ Known for both sport and commercial fishing
๐ Sitka โ Reel in everything from halibut to silver salmon
๐ Haines โ Access rivers full of sockeye and more
๐ Homer (via nearby road links) โ โHalibut Fishing Capital,โ but donโt sleep on its salmon!
From dock to deck, the AMHS ferries connect you to unforgettable fishing adventures in communities where the tides (and the fish stories) run deep.
๐งค Donโt forget your tackle box, rain gear, and a little local fishing lore.
๐ Whether you're a resident or visiting angler, be sure to check with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/) for the right licenses and regulations before you cast your line.
๐ข Letโs go fishing โ Cast your line, book your trip, see what bitesโฆ at FerryAlaska.com.
Art by Ray Troll