King Salmon, AK Fishing Trip — May

Your King Salmon, AK Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 50°F / Low 36°F2" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in King Salmon

50°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

7 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.

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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 / 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.

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Species Regulations

White Bass
Season:No open season
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No retention allowed

White bass are not native to Alaska and are considered an invasive species. 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.

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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