Cantwell, AK Fishing Trip — August
Your Cantwell, AK Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in August
GoodWhite Bass
Various
GoodChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
2 in Cantwell + 7 Nearby
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
What to Bring
Check with your guide 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 / fly fishing Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
Alaska Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$29
Non-Resident$145
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. King salmon stamp required additionally.
Species Regulations
White Bass
Season:No open season
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No retention allowed
White bass are not native to Alaska and are considered an invasive species. If caught, they should not be released.
Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish are not native to Alaska and are not commonly targeted. Regulations would likely fall under general statewide regulations for non-specified species in the area fished.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth Bass are not native to Alaska and are only found in a few stocked lakes, primarily in the Southeast region.
Striped Bass
Season:No open season
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No retention allowed
Striped bass are not native to Alaska. If caught, they should not be released.