Southeast Alaska , sometimes called the "panhandle," is a land of deep fjords, rushing mountain streams and glaciers. This portion of Alaska is home to some of the best fishing and also great tourist locations like Ketchikan and Whitehorse. Much of the land is in the Tongass National Forest. Another popular destination found in the Northwest portion of the state is Katmai National Park. For a better idea of the location of these incredible landmarks, visit the map page . Summers are cool and moist; winters are cooler and snowy, but much less cold than portions of Alaska not warmed by the ocean. Salmon return in large numbers to thousands of streams. Halibut move into near shore waters in the summer. Several species of trout are available. A variety of bottom fish can be caught. Shrimp and crab can be found in some waters.

Species:
Primary fishing species in this area include five species of Pacific Salmon (King, silver, sockeye, pink and chum), Pacific halibut, trout, steelhead and Dolly Varden. Pink salmon are most abundant; king salmon least. There are good numbers of fish in the area. Click below for information about:
Salmon
Halibut