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09/30/2026

A Trophy Pike in Lake Clark!

After hearing about the Trophy Fish Program from her friend, Kaci headed to Lake Clark for a day of fishing. The weather was overcast, but she said the scenery was stunning, and loons were singing.

For the pike, she was using a realistic frog fly recommended by her guide. When the fish took the fly, she had no idea just how big it was until it suddenly jumped out of the water a few minutes into the fight.

The timing couldn't have been better. Friends fishing in another boat happened to come by and witnessed almost the entire battle, cheering her on as she worked to bring the fish in.

“It was my most epic fight with a fish to date.”

Her advice to other anglers? Consider fishing with a guide in Lake Clark, and sometimes, a little luck goes a long way.

09/29/2026

Fish ID Time! Put your best guesses in the comments on what fish you think this is! Hint, it's North America's only freshwater cod species!

We will comment the answer tomorrow!

09/25/2026

Stream Slam Spotlight!

Emily heard about the Stream Slam through her dad, and decided to give it a try while fishing a tributary off the Skwentna River.

She was fishing with topwater dry flies on a gorgeous day, and was able to land all three fish. She hadn’t gone grayling or Dolly fishing in a couple of years, making the trip even more special, with the rainbow being the cherry on top!

And the fishing advice that stuck with her from her dad? “Don’t leave fish to find fish!”

Thanks for sharing your catch, Emily!

09/23/2026

It's that time of the week! Can you name this fish species, this is a tricky one! This species belongs to a genus of fish that are the most abundant group of fish north of the Alaska range. Can you guess it? We will comment the answer tomorrow!

09/14/2026

Fish ID Quiz #3! Name this rockfish, put your best guess in the comments, we will comment which rockfish this is tomorrow!

09/11/2026

We still have a couple spots open in this class! Sign up today!

Want to learn how to cure your own salmon eggs for fishing?

Join Alaska Department of Fish and Game for our Egg Curing Class on September 16!

Learn the basics of curing salmon eggs and how to prepare them for your next fishing trip. Whether you’re new to egg curing or want to improve your technique, this hands-on class is a great way to add another skill to your fishing toolbox.

$15 | September 16, 2026
Registration opens September 2 and spots are limited.

Learn more and register by clicking the link in the comments!

09/09/2026

Steve Smith was fishing in a remote part of Alaska west of Cook Inlet when he found exactly what every fly angler hopes for: calm water and rising fish!

Fishing a 3-weight fly rod with a size 18–20 Griffith’s Gnat, Steve landed about seven grayling that morning. His first Alaska grayling was also a personal best, and only his third grayling ever.

His advice for other anglers? Find a great, fishy outfitter and when you see rising grayling, don’t miss the opportunity to cast to them!

Have you caught an Alaska fish that stands out from the rest? Enter it in the Trophy Fish Program and share your catch with us.

Learn more at the link in the comments.

09/08/2026

Fish Id Quiz #2! Which of the 5 pacific salmon is this? Comment below your answers, we will comment the answer tomorrow.

Check back to see if you can identify them all! They will get harder as we go on!

09/02/2026

Owen and Georgia were fishing in the Lake Clark National Park area when they landed their first-ever Arctic grayling at the same time, PLUS both were big enough to receive trophy recognition!

They heard about Alaska’s Trophy Fish Program from their guides at All Alaska Outdoors during their stay. While fly fishing with topwater flies, they managed to get both fish to the surface.

Their advice? Stay patient, approach rising fish carefully, and try not to spook them. Owen said, "treat it a little like stalking bonefish on a flat".

Want to show off your own memorable catch? Enter it in Alaska’s Trophy Fish Program! You could earn recognition for an impressive fish and become part of Alaska’s fishing history.

Learn more about the Trophy Fish Program at the link in the comments.

09/01/2026

Fish Id Quiz! What fish is this? Comment below your answers, we will comment the answer tomorrow.

This is the start of our Fish ID Series! Check back to see if you can identify them all! They will get harder as we go on!