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Whale Pass, AK Fishing Trip — April

Your Whale Pass, AK Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 35°F7.2" rain · 23 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in April

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

April Weather in Whale Pass

49°F
Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
7.2"
Rainfall
23
Rainy Days

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

34 Guides Near Whale Pass

No guides are based in Whale Pass, but these guides operate nearby.

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Fireweed Lodge - Fireweed Lodge
Fireweed Lodge

Fireweed Lodge

4.9(81)Top Rated

Fireweed Lodge is an Alaska Fishing Lodge for King Salmon and Halibut located west of Prince of Wales Island.

HalibutSalmon
Klawock, Alaska
Calder Mountain Lodge - Calder Mountain Lodge
Calder Mountain Lodge

Calder Mountain Lodge

4.8(58)Top Rated

Calder Mountain Lodge is a Southeast Alaska fishing lodge in Point Baker offering Alaska self guided fishing trips on the northern tip of Prince of Wales

Point Baker, Alaska
Shelter Cove Alaska Fishing Lodge - Shelter Cove Alaska Fishing Lodge
Shelter Cove Alaska Fishing Lodge

Shelter Cove Alaska Fishing Lodge

4.8(58)Top Rated

Southeast Alaska Fishing Lodge, Prince of Wales Island Fishing - Located at Craig Alaska. Southeast Alaska Fishing Lodge at Craig Alaska

Craig, Alaska
Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge - Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge
Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge

Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge

4.8(52)Top Rated

We get you on fish: Steelhead | Halibut | Salmon

HalibutSalmonSteelhead
Thorne Bay, Alaska
Redsky Sportfishing - Redsky Sportfishing
Redsky Sportfishing

Redsky Sportfishing

5(21)Top Rated
Klawock, Alaska
Alaska Charters & Adventures - Alaska Charters & Adventures
Alaska Charters & Adventures

Alaska Charters & Adventures

5(21)Top Rated

Come and stay in our rustic and comfortable Alaskan cabins that are is situated in perfect locations for a range of activities and wildlife adventures in Alaska.

Wrangell, Alaska
Alaska Kingfisher Charters & Lodge, LLC - Alaska Kingfisher Charters & Lodge, LLC
Alaska Kingfisher Charters & Lodge, LLC

Alaska Kingfisher Charters & Lodge, LLC

5(18)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Craig, Alaska. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Craig, Alaska
Hooked on Alaska Charters - Hooked on Alaska Charters
Hooked on Alaska Charters

Hooked on Alaska Charters

5(16)Top Rated

Hooked on Alaska Charters is a guided sport fishing lodge located in Craig, Alaska. Guests target king salmon, coho salmon, halibut and bottom fish on light tackle. We offer 3day/4night trips with waterfront lodging and can accommodate groups of up to 10 people.

HalibutSalmon
Craig, Alaska
Catch A King - Catch A King
Catch A King

Catch A King

4.9(16)Top Rated
inshore
Craig, Alaska
South East Alaska Fishing Adventures - South East Alaska Fishing Adventures
South East Alaska Fishing Adventures

South East Alaska Fishing Adventures

5(11)Top Rated

Alaska Best Fishing Packages | Fishing for king salmon, coho salmon, halibut, and ling cod. Located in Craig Alaska on Prince of Wales Island

CodHalibutSalmon
Craig, Alaska
Alaska Wide Open Charters - Alaska Wide Open Charters
Alaska Wide Open Charters

Alaska Wide Open Charters

5(9)Top Rated

Craig Alaska Fishing Charter King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, and Yellow Eye. Prince of Wales Lodge. Craig has the best and most exciting fishing.

freshwaterSalmonLingcod
Craig, Alaska
Misty Sea Charters & Lodging LLC - Misty Sea Charters & Lodging LLC
Misty Sea Charters & Lodging LLC

Misty Sea Charters & Lodging LLC

4.9(9)Top Rated

Cofman Cove Alaska Fishing Lodge

Coffman Cove, Alaska
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$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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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M
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J
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O
N
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Blue Catfish

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

Channel Catfish

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

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
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J
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O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Ketchikan40 guides · 72 miCraig14 guides · 41 miWrangell6 guides · 38 miCoffman Cove4 guides · 10 miThorne Bay4 guides · 35 miPetersburg3 guides · 49 mi

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.

Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish are not native to Alaska and are unlikely to be found in Alaskan waters. Regulations are not defined.

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.

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.

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