The #1 guide to fishing Alaska’s roads and highways, detailing the most popular and productive destinations accessible by road. 448 full color pages, including photos of all waters and game species, area and location maps, color-coded timing charts, graphs, and illustrations, and much more.
Pick up a copy of the best-selling book The Roadside Angler's Guide and browse other popular fishing publications and related items of interest, such as purchases of website memberships offering special discounts and exclusive information. Available here through Alaska Outdoor & Travel Guides.
Long-time Alaskan author and publisher, Gunnar Pedersen, shares breaking news and information and discusses topics of general interest regarding the state's roadside fisheries and the resources from a personal standpoint. New and updated entries will be posted frequently or as needed.
The place to go for fishing news, featuring member and weekly Alaska Department of Fish & Game reports, monthly forecasts, and the very latest happenings along roadside waters. Includes “on-location” observations of arriving fish runs, news developments, and stream conditions unique to this site.
Read up on the latest discussions concerning fishing on the Alaska road system. To participate, become a registered member on this site and gain access to a wealth of information as shared by other members of the vast angling community, such as tips, techniques, and personal experiences.
Sign up to participate in our Roadside Angler contests, such as a members-only fishing derby featuring several categories and an exclusive photo contest. Entrants qualify for a chance to win valuable prizes, from fly-in fishing trips to halibut charters and overnight lodging to Lifetime memberships.
Register as a member and gain access to a full range of benefits, including big discounts on fishing books, participate in members-only contests, derbies, and forum discussions, and receive automatic up-to-the-minute fishing reports not available anywhere else. Multiple membership levels available.
Curious about fishing Alaska's road system? Visit this area to gain a detailed, factual, and informed perspective of what to expect in terms of where and when to go, including species available and what to use. Whether a long-time Alaskan, newcomer, or first-time visitor, there is something here for everyone!
View images of fishing trips that other members of this site has posted and share your own as well. Just register through this site and show the world what makes fishing Alaska's roadside waters so special! If interested, your favorite picture may be featured in one of our print publications.
It goes without explanation that Alaska's most popular and visited fishery has its very own section dedicated to the latest news and happenings, including daily salmon run escapements and totals, fishing conditions, and historical data and information on species available and how to catch them.
Visit this section to learn more about what game fish are available on the road system in Alaska, including techniques to apply, appropriate gear, which lures, flies, and bait to use, popular hot spots, species identification, week-by-week timing information, and various tips for success.
Follow daily developments of fish passages at your favorite river or stream. Includes weir and sonar counts as well as current and past season escapement totals for Southcentral and Interior roadside waters as tallied and documented by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. Know before you go!
