Cooper Landing, AK Fishing Trip — May

Your Cooper Landing, AK Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 52°F / Low 37°F3.2" rain · 18 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

17 species
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
Pacific HalibutExcellent
Pacific Halibut
Various
Petrale SoleExcellent
Petrale Sole
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
English SoleExcellent
English Sole
Various
Bat RayExcellent
Bat Ray
Various
California HalibutExcellent
California Halibut
Various
Pacific CodExcellent
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Dolly VardenExcellent
Dolly Varden
Various
Dover SoleExcellent
Dover Sole
Various
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Pink SalmonGood
Pink Salmon
Various
Chum SalmonGood
Chum Salmon
Various
Sockeye SalmonGood
Sockeye Salmon
Various

May Weather in Cooper Landing

52°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
3.2"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

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.

Halibut
Season:Varies by area
Bag Limit:Varies by area
Size Limit:Varies by area

Regulations vary significantly by area, including slot limits and closures. Check the current ADF&G regulations for the specific area you plan to fish.

Rockfish
Season:Varies by area and species
Bag Limit:Varies by area and species
Size Limit:Varies by area and species

Rockfish regulations are complex and vary greatly by management area and species. Retention of some rockfish species may be prohibited in certain areas.

Lingcod
Season:Varies by area
Bag Limit:Varies by area
Size Limit:Varies by area

Lingcod regulations are complex and vary widely by location. Consult the ADF&G sport fishing regulations for the specific area.

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