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Willow, AK Fishing Trip — October

Your Willow, AK Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 45°F / Low 35°F3.8" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
White BassFair
White Bass
Various

October Weather in Willow

45°F
Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Matched

Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska - Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska
Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska

Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska

5(1417)Top Rated

Ride 55–60 miles through Alaska’s backcountry. Guided 6-hour tour with gear, top-rated snowmobiles, and lunch at Snowhook Lodge.

Willow, Alaska
Miller’s Riverboat Service - Miller’s Riverboat Service
Miller’s Riverboat Service

Miller’s Riverboat Service

5(73)Top Rated
Willow, Alaska
Bear Paw River Guides LLC - Bear Paw River Guides LLC
Bear Paw River Guides LLC

Bear Paw River Guides LLC

4.8(59)Top Rated

Guided fishing in alaska with amazing guides with beautiful scenery.

Willow, Alaska
Deshka Landing Charters & Lodge - Deshka Landing Charters & Lodge
Deshka Landing Charters & Lodge

Deshka Landing Charters & Lodge

4.9(47)Top Rated

Affordable Alaska fishing lodge - Deshka Landing Charters and Lodge - offering fishing and lodging packages on the Deshka River.

Willow, Alaska
Ak Wildriver Adventures - Ak Wildriver Adventures
Ak Wildriver Adventures

Ak Wildriver Adventures

5(8)Top Rated

Ak Wildriver Adventures offers experienced guides providing Alaskan rafting and fishing adventures. We can take you to the fish and get you back with great stories and photos of your Alaskan fishing experience. Book a trip today, the calendar is filling up

Willow, Alaska
Hell Bent Fishing Charters - Hell Bent Fishing Charters
Hell Bent Fishing Charters

Hell Bent Fishing Charters

4.3(6)
inshore
Willow, 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

Largemouth Bass

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

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

White Bass

Various
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

Blue Catfish

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

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.

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.

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