Plan a Fishing Trip to Seward, AK

21 guidesBest months: May, June, April, July

What's Biting in Seward Right Now

Pacific Cod
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Trolling
Steelhead
GoodVarious
Rockfish
GoodVarious
Lingcod
GoodVarious
Petrale Sole
GoodVarious
English Sole
GoodVarious
California Halibut
GoodVarious
Dover Sole
GoodVarious
Halibut
Fairsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing
Coho Salmon
FairVarious
Pacific Halibut
FairVarious
Pink Salmon
FairVarious
Chinook Salmon
Fairboth
Trolling, Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing
Bat Ray
FairVarious
Chum Salmon
FairVarious
Dolly Varden
FairVarious
Sockeye Salmon
FairVarious

What to Bring

Check with Seward guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Alaska Fishing License

License: Sport fishing license

Largemouth Bass are not native to Alaska and are only found in a few stocked lakes, primarily in the Southeast region.