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Hoonah, AK Fishing Trip — May

Your Hoonah, AK Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 45°F / Low 35°F9.6" rain · 25 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Hoonah

45°F
Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
9.6"
Rainfall
25
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Matched

Edgewater Outfitters - Edgewater Outfitters
Edgewater Outfitters

Edgewater Outfitters

5(114)Top Rated

Ready for an Alaskan fishing trip? Edgewater Outfitters near Icy Strait Point will take you on the fishing adventure of lifetime!

Hoonah, Alaska
Hooked Adventures - Hooked Adventures
Hooked Adventures

Hooked Adventures

4.8(74)Top Rated

Hooked Adventures is Hoonah, Alaska's premier adventure tour operator. Contact us to book your whale watching, charter fishing, jet ski, or water taxi.

Hoonah, Alaska
Wooshkeetaan Tours - Wooshkeetaan Tours
Wooshkeetaan Tours

Wooshkeetaan Tours

5(53)Top Rated

Services & Contact info

Hoonah, Alaska
Taylour May Transports Rentalwooshkatown Tours - Taylour May Transports Rentalwooshkatown Tours
Taylour May Transports Rentalwooshkatown Tours

Taylour May Transports Rentalwooshkatown Tours

Hoonah, Alaska

Questions about our Hoonah shore excursions? Our friendly team is here to help with bookings, tour details, and planning your perfect Alaska adventure.

inshore
Hoonah, 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
1 / 2

Striped Bass

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Carp

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

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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.

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

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.

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