A big attraction in King Salmon Alaska is salmon fishing. Alaska is home to some of the largest and unique fish. At Alaskaโ€™s Gold Creek Lodge we offer some of the best fishing in the world. Whether you decide to do a fly-out adventure by floatplane or helicopter, backcountry ATV fishing, or fishing by boat, you are sure to catch some amazing fish with our guides. However, before you come to tackle these incredible fish, it is important to know what you are luring in.

King Salmon

Also called, the Chinook salmon, the King Salmon is the largest species in the Pacific salmon Gold Creek Lodgegenus. King Salmon are anadromous fish, which means the adult fish live in the sea and migrate to freshwater to spawn. King Salmon are native to the North Pacific Ocean and the river systems of western North America, ranging from California to Alaska. They are blue-green, purple, or red on the back and top of the head. They have silvery sides and a white belly. It has black spots on the upper half of the body and its tail. Adult fish range in length from 24 to 36 inches and average 10 to 50 lb pounds, but may reach 130 pounds. Abundant mid June – July 31

Silver Salmon

Also known as the coho salmon, Silver Salmon are anadromous fish and species in the Pacific Gold Creek Lodgesalmon genus. During their time in the ocean, Silver Salmon have silver sides and dark blue backs. When they are maturing their jaws and teeth will become hooked. After entering fresh water, they get bright-red sides, a bluish-green head, and dark spots on their back. Matured Silver Salmon will develop a light-pink shade along the belly, and the males may show a slight arching of the back. Silver Salmon average 28 inches and 7 to 11 pounds, occasionally reaching up to 36 pounds. Abundant August-late September.

Sockeye Salmon

Sockeye salmon, also called red salmon, is another anadromous species and found in the Northern Gold Creek LodgePacific Ocean. They are called red salmon due to their color. Sockeye Salmon are blue with silver in color while in the ocean, but when they return to spawning grounds, the river, their bodies become red and their heads green. Sockeye can be anywhere from 2 ft to 2 ft 9 inches in length and weigh 5.1 to 15.4 pounds. The Bristol Bay area is host to one of the world’s largest Sockey Salmon run.

Pink Salmon

Pink salmon, also called humpback salmon because males develop a humpback during their Gold Creek Lodgespawning, is an anadromous fish and the smallest and most abundant of the Pacific salmon. While in the ocean, they are bright silver fish. After returning to the streams, their colors change to a pale gray on the back with a yellowish-white belly. You can pick out Pink Salmon because of their white mouth and black gums, large oval-shaped black spots on the back, no teeth on the tongue, and their adipose fin, a soft, fleshy fin on the back behind the dorsal fin. Pink salmon average 4.8 pounds in weight, while the recorded size was 30 inches and 15 pounds.

Alaska is a healthy, multi-species fishery with endless fishing opportunities. Trophy Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, and more can be caught on your fishing trip to Alaskaโ€™s Gold Creek Lodge. The type of fishing you want to do is your choice, and we will pair you with an expert guide to suit your needs and desires. The guides are here to help you and educate you on the waters and give you tips and tricks to catch the perfect Salmon. Our lodge welcomes all types of angling abilities as well as those new to the sport of fishing! Give us a call, 907-246-4653, and start planning your fishing trip to King Salmon Alaska.