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Fairbanks, AK Fishing Trip — May

Your Fairbanks, AK Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 38°F2" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

May Weather in Fairbanks

58°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

2 in Fairbanks + 1 Nearby

Alaska Fishing and Rafting Adventures - Alaska Fishing and Rafting Adventures
Alaska Fishing and Rafting Adventures

Alaska Fishing and Rafting Adventures

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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Alaska Wilderness Enterprises

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Fairbanks, Alaska
Ultimate Rivers - Ultimate Rivers
Ultimate Rivers

Ultimate Rivers

Healy, Alaska

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freshwaterfly fishing
Healy, Alaska
$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

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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.

Buy License Online — Alaska

Species Regulations

Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass are not typically found in Alaska. Regulations would be highly unusual.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Closed
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No retention allowed

Flathead Catfish are not found in Alaska.

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.

Crappie
Season:Closed
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No retention allowed

Crappie are not found in Alaska.

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