Plan a Fishing Trip to Seward, AK

21 guidesBest months: May, June, April, July

What's Biting in Seward Right Now

Halibut
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing
Rockfish
ExcellentVarious
Lingcod
ExcellentVarious
Coho Salmon
ExcellentVarious
Pacific Halibut
ExcellentVarious
Pink Salmon
ExcellentVarious
Chinook Salmon
Excellentboth
Trolling, Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing
English Sole
ExcellentVarious
Bat Ray
ExcellentVarious
California Halibut
ExcellentVarious
Chum Salmon
ExcellentVarious
Dolly Varden
ExcellentVarious
Sockeye Salmon
ExcellentVarious
Steelhead
GoodVarious
Petrale Sole
GoodVarious
Pacific Cod
Goodsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Trolling
Dover Sole
GoodVarious

What to Bring

Check with Seward guides 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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Alaska Fishing License

License: Sport fishing license

Largemouth Bass are not native to Alaska and are only found in a few stocked lakes, primarily in the Southeast region.