04-02-2015, 10:21 PM
I have also lived and fished in Alaska. Late June early July means King (Chinook) salmon and to be honest I don't recommend it. The kings have been hurting for years and often times the fishing season is closed or altered by emergency order. Without a boat your likely option will be a hatchery run like in Ship Creek in downtown anchorage. If you fly out you will have more options for shore fishing but I still don't recommend it.
I would go at the end of July/beginning of August and catch reds, silvers, and pinks on the Kenai Peninsula until your arms are sore. You say you don't want combat fishing but that is generally what you are going to get in Alaska if reds or silvers are present. If it isn't combat fishing, you are either on private property or the fish aren't in. Everything that is public on the Kenai will be loaded with people, period. A boat will not get you away from crowds because everyone has access to a boat. Sometimes there will be a lull in the crowd but generally be prepared to fish with people.
Also, you need to get acquainted with how to catch salmon in AK. Since the salmon generally don't bite once in fresh water everyone will be "flipping". If you come in and try to "fish" and start interfering with everyone else, your trip will be miserable.
One option that might be a little less crowded would be to go to Copper Center and fish the Klutina. The Copper River run is famous for the quality of the flesh. The downside would be you are in Copper Center and you would be catching exclusively Reds.
The Alaska Outdoor Forum referenced above is great for information. I have been a member for years. Just be warned that the crowd can be a bit leary of outsiders asking for fishing spots.
Added some fish porn below.
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I would go at the end of July/beginning of August and catch reds, silvers, and pinks on the Kenai Peninsula until your arms are sore. You say you don't want combat fishing but that is generally what you are going to get in Alaska if reds or silvers are present. If it isn't combat fishing, you are either on private property or the fish aren't in. Everything that is public on the Kenai will be loaded with people, period. A boat will not get you away from crowds because everyone has access to a boat. Sometimes there will be a lull in the crowd but generally be prepared to fish with people.
Also, you need to get acquainted with how to catch salmon in AK. Since the salmon generally don't bite once in fresh water everyone will be "flipping". If you come in and try to "fish" and start interfering with everyone else, your trip will be miserable.
One option that might be a little less crowded would be to go to Copper Center and fish the Klutina. The Copper River run is famous for the quality of the flesh. The downside would be you are in Copper Center and you would be catching exclusively Reds.
The Alaska Outdoor Forum referenced above is great for information. I have been a member for years. Just be warned that the crowd can be a bit leary of outsiders asking for fishing spots.
Added some fish porn below.
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