ISBN: 1-57833-376-8.  Copyright 2007. Softcover.  297 pages.  Numerous color photos, charts and maps. Dimensions 7.5" 10" x 1".

Preface: The Alaska Roadside Angler's Guide is the culmination of decades of experience fishing the numerous rivers, streams, lakes and bays accessible by the state's roads and highways.  In addition to the personal observations of the creators, state and federal agencies - as well as sport fishing guides have contributed vital pieces of information in seeing the book become what it is today.  The most comprehensive publication covering the best angling "hot spots" on the road system.

Written mostly with the uninitiated  in mind, The Alaska Roadside Angler's Guide is the perfect tool for those who are new to the state or just visiting.  Although the book is detailed in its description of various waters and species, there is an element of discovery left in place as not to divulge too many "true secrets".  They remain guarded to honor those who, like the creators, have spent thousands of hours of trial and error to  actualize.  Instead, the Alaska Roadside Angler's Guide focuses on the more commonly known facts regarding game fish and the waters they inhabit and presents the true and tried locations and techniques for maximizing yield of time and effort for the reader.

Much information compiled in these pages originated from questions raised by anglers unfamiliar with fishing in Alaska and/or on the road system.  The eternal aspects of What, Where, When, Why and How are dealt with in logical order and the book hopefully answers the majority - if not all - of these inquires. 

The Alaska Roadside Angler's Guide also included ad information placed by local businesses, a first for a book of its kind.  All of the advertising is area, location, and species directed and anglers are advised to use the various guides, lodges, sporting good shops and others presented as much as possible.  They are companies that have solid reputations in their area of expertise and are in this book by invitation.

Updated and expanded editions of this book will follow every few years.  Future editions will include a number of new locations and areas as well as more information on those already featured. 

Welcome to the First Edition of The Alaska Roadside Angler's Guide!  Gunnar Pedersen

Table of Contents

Fishing the Road System
Alaska Roadside Species

Pacific Salmon
Trout, Char & Grayling,
Other Species
Strategies

Areas & Locations
Kenai Peninsula
Anchorage
Matanuska Valley
Susitna Valley
Copper Valley
Prince William Sound

Appendix
Resources
Index

Fishing the Road
Introduction
How to Use This Book
Travel Planner
Day Trips
Remote Fishing Trips
Transportation & Accommodations
Record & Trophy Fish of Alaska

Alaska Roadside Species

Pacific Salmon
King Salmon, Red Salmon, Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, Silver Salmon

Trout, Char & Grayling
Steelhead Trout, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Lake Trout, Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling

Other Species
Freshwater Fish
Northern Pike, Round Whitefish, Burbot

Saltwater Fish
Pacific Halibut, Lingcod, Rockfish, Salmon Shark. Bottomfish

Angling Strategies
Terminal Gear
Terminal Tackle
Common Setups Illustrated
Structure & Food Sources
Miscellaneous Advice

Areas & Locations
Kenai Peninsula
Major Fisheries/Hot Spots
Resurrection Creek, Kenai River Upper, Russian River, Resurrection Bay, Kenai River Middle, Kenai River Lower, Kasilof River, Ninilchik River, Deep Creek, Anchor River, Dudiak Lagoon

Other Productive Fisheries
Ingram Creek, Sixmile Creek, Quartz Creek, Hidden Lake, Trail River, Ptarmigan Creek, Moose River, Swanson River, Crooked Creek, Stariski Creek, Homer Spit
Additional Opportunities

Anchorage Area
Major Fisheries/Hot Spots
Ship Creek, Bird Creek

Other Productive Fisheries
Campbell Creek, Indian Creek, Glacier Creek, Portage Creek
Additional Opportunities

Matanuska Valley
Major Fisheries/Hot Spots
Eklutna Tailrace, Little Susitna River

Other Productive Fisheries
Jim Creek, Wasilla Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Fish Creek

Susitna Valley
Major Fisheries/Hot Spots
Willow Creek, Sheep Creek, Montana Creek

Other Productive Fisheries
Little Willow Creek, Kashwitna River, Caswell Creek, Goose Creek, Sunshine Creek, Rabideux Creek, Peters Creek, Troublesome Creek, Byers Creek, Honolulu Creek, East Fork Chulitna River
Additional Opportunities

Copper Valley
Major Fisheries/Hot Spots
Gulkana River, Klutina River

Other Productive Fisheries
Lake Louise, Paxson Lake, Summit Lake, Little Tonsina River
Additional Opportunities

Prince William Sound
Major Fisheries/Hot Spots
Passage Canal, Port Valdez

Other Productive Fisheries
Robe River
Additional Opportunities

Appendix
Combat Fishing
Fish Care, Shipping & Transportation
Hiring a Guide
Sport Fishing Rules & Regulations
Wildlife

Resources
RoadsideAngler.com
The Highway Angler: Fishing Alaska's Road System
Fishing Alaska's Kenai River
Alaska Fishing: the Ultimate Angler's Guide
The Highway Angler: Icefishing

Statewide Information
Index