Things to Know about an Alaska Fishing Trip

If you're a fisherman, you should go at least once in Alaska, regardless of your current location. With over 3,000 rivers and 3 million lakes, Alaska is just a fisherman's paradise.

If you decided to go soon, here are some things that you should know:

You can arrive in the municipality of Anchorage in just a few hours if you live in the United States. For example, it takes only a three-hour direct flight from Seattle to get there.

You won't be needing a passport if you're a U.S. citizen flying from one state to another, but it's compulsory to have one if you're from any other country.

The Aurora Borealis, also called the northern lights, can be seen from Anchorage all year long for about 243 days, except for the summer. The best viewing time is when the sky is darker. When you go in the summer, you can see short films with the northern lights provided by local attractions.

Anchorage actually has a vibrant nightlife. There are plenty of restaurants and bars where you can spend some time.

The best time for fishing depends on the type of fish you're looking for. Usually, fishing is going on mostly from early May till October. You can check the run timing charts when the species of fish is present in different parts of Alaska. Some might reside only in certain locations, while others move large distances throughout the year. If it's your first fishing trip, July or August will be perfect to start your fishing experience here.

Contrary to popular belief, you won't see any igloos in Alaska as they are not specific to this area. But you can find out more about Alaska's history by visiting museums and cultural centers.

If you want to see Mount McKinley, regarded to be the highest peak in North America, you can see it from Anchorage, drive to Denali National Park to get a closer view or book a flightseeing tour that will offer you the most breathtaking experience and allow you to see the peak very closely.

You can plan the whole trip as a family vacation because lodges have incredible amenities and there are plenty of things to do besides fishing such as kayaking, canoeing, dog sledding, horse riding and incredible glaciers, national parks and wildlife to discover.

If you plan to fly fish, you can check out books such as "The Flyfisher's Guide to Alaska", "Flyfishing Alaska" or "Topwater". They'll offer you great techniques to fish like a pro. Visit website at http://www.mgfalaska.com now.