There is more to fishing than just fish;
There are memories that last a lifetime!
There are memories that last a lifetime!
and Alaska Trout Fishing on the Little Susitna River,
Deshka River and Talkeetna River in South Central , Alaska
Alaska Salmon Fishing Introduction
Alaska Salmon Fishing Trips with Fisherman's Choice Charters
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A BIG THANK YOU TO THE RESIDENTS OF ALASKA
FOR VOTING US THE BEST FISHING CHARTER SERVICE AGAIN IN 2009!
We appreciate your support.
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE RESIDENTS OF ALASKA
FOR VOTING US THE BEST FISHING CHARTER SERVICE AGAIN IN 2009!
VOTED "THE BEST FISHING CHARTER SERVICE" IN THE MAT-SU VALLEY
2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009!
More first place wins than any other charter!
We fish the Alaska Little Susitna River until the Alaska King Salmon run slows
down, usually in mid-June. We then launch from our private launch in
Houston, Alaska, a short drive north of Anchorage, fishing the upper end
of Alaska's Little Susitna River for Alaska Sockeye Salmon that gather to
spawn at Lake Creek.
After the close of Alaska's King Salmon Season, we once again fish
the lower end of Alaska's Little Susitna River for Alaska's Silver
Salmon. Alaska's famous Little Susitna River hosts the second largest
Alaska river run of Alaska Silver Salmon in Alaska.
In early June we start fishing the Alaska Deshka River
for Alaska King Salmon. The Deshka River is the only river in Alaska's
Matanuska Valley that allows the use of salmon eggs for bait for part
of the king salmon season. The Deshka River boasts one of the largest
runs of Alaska King Salmon in the state, with a known escapement of 30,000, usua;;y each year.
There is a REASON Fisherman's Choice has been awarded the #1 Fishing Charter Service
for Trophy Alaska Salmon Fishing Charters and Trophy Trout Fishing
Trips in the Mat-Su Valley, just a short drive north of Anchorage,
Alaska: With 3 rivers to choose from, we know where the fish are; we go
where the fish are! Providing you with the best Alaska Salmon Fishing
experience you can have!
Alaska's
Matanuska Susitna Valley (Mat-Su) has some of the best fishing trips
anywhere in the state of Alaska. At 22,683 square miles , Mat-Su Valley
is nearly as large as the state of West Virginia. With an area that
large, you need a GREAT fishing guide service to show you where the
best fishing spots are. Fisherman's Choice Charters is an Alaska salmon
fishing charter service offering Alaska's world class salmon and trout
fishing trips on the Deshka River, Talkeetna River and Little Susitna
River. We are located in south central Alaska just 90 minutes north of
Anchorage and minutes from Wasilla Alaska en route to Alaska’s famous
Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park. As a family owned and operated
Alaska Salmon Fishing Charter Service, our goal is to share the
excitement of Alaska Salmon fishing trips and Alaska Trout fishing
trips with everyone. Whether you're a seasoned fishing expert or a
family on your first Alaska Salmon Fishing Trip, we give you an Alaska
salmon fishing trip that's fun for everyone. At Fisherman’s Choice Charters our Coast Guard Licensed fishing
guides offer personal, one-on-one fishing instruction to the
inexperienced salmon and trout fisherman, yet offer the freedom of the
river to those more skilled, providing our clients with top quality
gear. The drive from Anchorage to these prime fishing rivers alone is an Alaska experience not soon to be forgotten, with frequent
opportunities to view Alaska’s pristine mountains and wildlife.
ALASKA FISHING SEASON
ALASKA FISHING SEASON
Our fishing season begins in late April for Alaska Rainbow Trout, followed by Alaska King Salmon Fishing which begins in mid-May.
When
the Alaska King Salmon fishing season closes on July 13th, the Alaska
Silver Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Chum Salmon and Pink Salmon fishing is
coming into full swing. The salmon season runs well into September here
in South Central Alaska and is followed by trout fishing which is great
until freeze-up in early to mid October.The largest fish we boated last season, was a monster Alaska King Salmon caught on the Talkeetna River weighing in at 68 pounds, 9 ounces which is believed to be the largest King Salmon boated in the Mat-Su Valley
in 2007. Unfortunately the proud angler had not signed up for the
Mat-Su King Salmon Derby and the prize was taken by a 57 pound King
Salmon for a $10,000 cash prize! So don't forget your King Salmon Derby
ticket when you fish for the Alaska King Salmon with us in 2009!!
HOW MANY FISH??!
For the Deshka River, Chinook Salmon (Kings), the weir count at the end of the season was a low 7,533 fish that went through the weir. However the King Salmon are on a 3 year cycle, so this count means, that this year will be extremely good fishing, since 2006 brought in 31,150 fish that were counted that went through the weir 3 years ago.
Unfortunately there is no count taken on the Talkeetna River.
However, there was a very strong run of Alaska King Salmon and we were
able to limit out almost every trip.
The Coho Salmon (Silvers) had a very strong run, 18,485 fish went through the Little Susitna River, and is expected to be a strong run again this year.
The Chum Salmon and Pink Salmon came in in large numbers as usual and though not the best eating fish, they are super fun to fight. The Sockeye Salmon run was also generous and we had a large number of clients leaving the river banks with full coolers and sore arms!
The Coho Salmon (Silvers) had a very strong run, 18,485 fish went through the Little Susitna River, and is expected to be a strong run again this year.
The Chum Salmon and Pink Salmon came in in large numbers as usual and though not the best eating fish, they are super fun to fight. The Sockeye Salmon run was also generous and we had a large number of clients leaving the river banks with full coolers and sore arms!
