Alaska Cruise Tours

One of the most popular Alaska cruise tours is to take an expedition to fish for salmon. Salmon fishing is a highly rated activity in Alaska as there are so many salmon in the rivers. This flows from the terrain and the fast moving river system that suits the conditions that the fish thrive in.

If this will be your first time fishing trip in alaska you need to ensure that you have the right clothing for the conditions and the right fishing equipment to give you the best chance to catch your fish. A few points worth of illustration are: -

The weather conditions are variable so make sure you have clothing that will not restrict your fishing and also that you are able to add warm layers if conditions require this.

You can be in brilliant sunshine one moment and a torrential downpour the next. Ensure that you can add a waterproof exterior to your clothing quickly to keep dry. Once you are wet it is very hard to regain your body heat.

Check what equipment and bait will be provided on the trip. Unless you are taking your prized rod on the tour you do not want to add to your luggage if equipment can be provided. Turning up with no bait will limit your opportunities for success if the tour organiser does not have any available.

If this is your first attempt at salmon fishing you may be surprised to read that there are many different types of salmon that you could encounter on your Alaska cruise tours.

The worlds largest salmon is the King Salmon that are available all year around as they are not seasonal in their habits. These are enormous and can grow to forty pounds although the typical weight is twenty pounds. Apart from the size you can spot one of these through their green / blue back and spots. These fish can live up to seven years old and are a prize catch using a baited line pulled through the water to attract their attention.

The salmon that you most commonly know is the sockeye salmon. This is the one in the tins in the supermarket and fresh cuts have a deep red coloration.

Another variety you may catch is the Silver salmon. Naturally this weighs less that the King salmon but comes in at a respectable twelve pounds, enough for the novice fisherman. These live in the smaller less rapid streams and are seasonal having a spawning calendar from July to November.


Whether you are a novice or an experienced fisherman a fishing expedition on your Alaska cruise tours will have a lot to offer you. The fish are plentiful and large, the landscape is breathtaking and the tour guides are knowledgeable. If you are a novice make sure you get on a tour for your level of experience so that the crew help you to get the most out of your day.