Hoonah, AK Fishing Trip — April

Your Hoonah, AK Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 41°F / Low 31°F7.8" rain · 24 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

April Weather in Hoonah

41°F
Avg High
31°F
Avg Low
7.8"
Rainfall
24
Rainy Days

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

4 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 Fishing

  • 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

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.

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.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp are not native to Alaska and are considered an invasive species. Anglers are encouraged to remove them from the water.

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

Flathead Catfish are not found in Alaska.

Start Over