A Falcon Guide Soft cover Dimensions 6 X 9 X 0.5 inches ISBN 1-56044-523-8 205 pages B&W Photos Falcon Press 

(From the back cover)  Every angler dreams of fishing Alaska - the ultimate fishing experience, whether you are fly-fishing for native rainbow trout in pristine mountain streams or spin-casting for king salmon in glacier-fed rivers and saltwater bays.  Add the backdrop of Alaska's spectacular mountains and wildlife, and you have the makings of an unforgettable experience.

In Fishing Alaska, formerly The Angler's Guide to Alaska, long-time residents and outdoor writers Evan and Margaret Swensen describe more than 100 of Alaska's hottest river fishing spots from the Panhandle to the Yukon River.

Fishing Alaska back cover ~ click to enlargeMore than fifty easy-to-use charts and tables offer advice on when the fish are biting and how you can catch them - from trout to salmon, or halibut to shellfish.  The Swensens share local tips on the best flies and lures to use and provide dozens of detailed maps of the best fishing areas.

Packed with practical advice and useful information, Fishing Alaska is a valuable reference for anyone who wants to enjoy Alaska's fabulous fishing.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden Char, Northern Pike, Sheefish, Lake Trout, Halibut, King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Red Salmon, Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, Alaska's Shellfish, Catch-and-release, Alaska's Ten Best Flies, Alaska's Ten Best Lures, Alaska's Ten Most Popular  Rivers

Anchorage Area

Kenai Peninsula
Portage Creek to Seward, Soldotna to Quartz Creek, Sterling to Swan Lake, Soldotna to Nikishka, Soldotna to Homer

Matanuska/Susitna Valley
Palmer to Eureka, Palmer to Denali National Park, Wasilla to Willow

Prince William Sound And Copper Valley
Valdez to Gakona, Richardson Highway to McCarthy, Gakona to Tok Junction, Glenn Highway to Tyone Lake, Gakona to Fielding Lake, Paxon to Cantwell

The Interior
Fielding Lake to Delta Junction, Delta Junction to Tok Junction, Delta Junction to Fairbanks, Denali National Park to Fairbanks, Fairbanks to Circle City, Nome to Council, Nome to Taylor, Nome to Teller

Kodiak Island
Southeast
Southern Southeast, Northern Southeast

Southwest
50 Alaska Angling Tips
Alaska Public Lands: An Enduring Frontier
Information Centers
About the Authors