Cooper Landing, AK Fishing Trip — April

Your Cooper Landing, AK Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 42°F / Low 30°F5.2" rain · 20 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in April

17 species
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Petrale SoleExcellent
Petrale Sole
Various
Pacific CodExcellent
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Dover SoleExcellent
Dover Sole
Various
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
LingcodGood
Lingcod
Various
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Pacific HalibutGood
Pacific Halibut
Various
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
English SoleGood
English Sole
Various
Bat RayGood
Bat Ray
Various
California HalibutGood
California Halibut
Various
Dolly VardenGood
Dolly Varden
Various
Pink SalmonFair
Pink Salmon
Various
Chum SalmonFair
Chum Salmon
Various
Sockeye SalmonFair
Sockeye Salmon
Various

April Weather in Cooper Landing

42°F
Avg High
30°F
Avg Low
5.2"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

15 Guides Matched

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$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 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 Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Alaska Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$29
Non-Resident$145
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. King salmon stamp required additionally.

Buy License Online — Alaska

Species Regulations

Steelhead
Season:Varies by location and time of year
Bag Limit:Varies by location
Size Limit:Varies by location

Steelhead regulations are highly variable and often include seasonal closures and specific gear restrictions. Check the specific regulations for the area you plan to fish.

Petrale Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may vary by area. Check the specific management area regulations before fishing.

Pacific Cod
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific area regulations for closures or gear restrictions. Regulations may vary by area and time of year.

Dover Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

General statewide regulations apply unless otherwise specified.

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