Alaska Trophy Salmon Fishing Guide

With several different types of monster salmon lurking in the rivers and waterways of Alaska, the question for fishing enthusiasts is often not one of whether they'll catch a trophy salmon, but rather whether they need a guide to do it. But, in order to ensure success and maximize safety, a guide to Alaska's abundant salmon is never a bad way to go, and there are a variety to choose from.

Fisherman's Choice Charters

Fisherman's Choice Charters is conveniently located for those coming in to the Anchorage area. They been voted the best charter company in the Mat-Su Valley numerous times and they offer a trophy fishing experience whether you're going after King, Sockeye, Coho or Chum Salmon. Fisherman's choice has four boats, each offering two trips per day with guides that have over 30 years of experience, so finding the fish is easy. Bringing them in the boat may be the challenging part.
Fisherman's Choice
PO Box 940276
Houston, AK 99694
(800) 989-8707
akfishermanschoice.com

Rainbow River Expeditions

Rainbow River Expeditions knows where the big salmon live and can get one on your hook for you in a number of ways. Also located in the Mat-Su Valley, the guides have been featured on several outdoors shows, including the Outdoor Channel's "Call of the Wild" and on ESPN. The company boasts experienced guides who are also native Alaskans and passionate fishermen in their own right. And Rainbow River Expeditions provides you with not only the transportation and expert guides, they also outfit you with a pole, reel and the right tackle to tackle that trophy salmon.
Rainbow River Expeditions
101 Hygrade Lane
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-2975
fishingalaskasalmon.com

Kenai River Guide Services

Kenai River Guide Services, otherwise known as King of the River, has over 24 years of proven experience when it comes to tracking down and reeling in trophy salmon for their customers. King of the River fishes primarily on the Kenai River, which is home to the world record King salmon, which weighed in at a beefy 97.5 lbs. of fighting muscle. Their guides have over 20 years of experience working the local waterways and they offer boats with bucket seats and plenty of trophy fishing lurking underneath.
King of the River
P.O. Box 107
Soldotna, AK 99669
(800) 478-9901
kingoftheriver.com

Article Written By Patrick Cameron

Patrick Cameron is a freelance writer with 10 years of diverse experience in consumer goods branding, promotions and retail communications. He works out of his home in Denver, Colo. He received his Bachelor of Arts in mass communication from the University of Minnesota.

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