Bristol Bay
Where? Alaska
Why? Here you’ll find the easternmost arm of the Bering Sea, home to various birds, terrestrial animals, and fish, notably salmon. However, climate change has begun to affect this area. Rising temperatures threaten the survival of salmon eggs and fry and cause higher sea levels that threaten to flood the surrounding land.
Best for: Fly, spin, and small boat fishing
Skill level: Beginner to advanced
Type of fish to catch: Sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon, coho salmon, chum salmon, rainbow trout, herring, arctic grayling, northern pike.
Best time of year: June to August for salmon. August to October for trout
Places of interest: Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, Wood-Tikchik State Park, Fishing charters, campgrounds, fishing lodges, hotels, bait & tackle shops, restaurants.
