Gustavus, AK Fishing Trip — May

Your Gustavus, AK Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 39°F9.2" rain · 27 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

May Weather in Gustavus

49°F
Avg High
39°F
Avg Low
9.2"
Rainfall
27
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Matched

$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 inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

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.

Bluegill

Bluegill are not native to Alaska and are unlikely to be found. Regulations would be highly unusual.

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