Fishing

Fishing in Alaska

Discover 110 state parks offering fishing in Alaska

🐟 Alaska Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $20
Non-Resident Annual $100
Youth Under 16 free
Senior 60+ free (residents)
Saltwater King Salmon: +$20 R / +$100 NR

King Salmon stamp required for all king salmon fishing. premium fishing destination.

Official Alaska Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Alaska State Parks with Fishing

A red and white float plane parked in a deep blue fjord surrounded by dense Sitka spruce forests at Afognak Island State Park, Alaska

Afognak Island State Park
Alaska_Chilkat_Bald_Eagle_Preserve

Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
Anchor River State Recreation Area Alaska

Anchor River State Recreation Area

Beecher Pass State Marine Park

+1 Paddling

Bettles Bay State Marine Park

Big Bear/Baby Bear State Marine Park
aerial photograph of Mosquito Lake State Park

Big Delta State Historical Park

+2 Cross Country Skiing Kayaking
Big Lake North State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Big Lake North State Recreation Area

+6 Stargazing Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Hunting Jet Skiing Water Skiing
Big Lake South State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Big Lake South State Recreation Site

+6 Picnicking Stargazing Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Jet Skiing Water Skiing
Birch Lake State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Birch Lake State Recreation Site

+5 Picnicking Stargazing Ice Fishing Jet Skiing Water Skiing

Black Sands Beach State Marine Park

+1 Kayaking
Blair Lake State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Blair Lake State Recreation Site

+3 Stargazing Paddling Canoeing
Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site

Boswell Bay Beaches State Marine Park

Buskin River State Recreation Site
Byers Lake reflection in Denali

Byers Lake

+12 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Stargazing Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV
Caines Head State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Caines Head State Recreation Area

+1 Whale Watching

Canoe Passage State Marine Park

+2 Paddling Canoeing
Captain Cook State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Chena River State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Chena River State Recreation Area

+2 Rafting Canoeing

Chena River State Recreation Site

+4 Stargazing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing

Chilkat Islands State Marine Park

+2 Kayaking Paddling
Chilkat State Park (Alaska)

Chilkat State Park

+4 Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Rafting
Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site

+1 Whale Watching
marsh with mountains in the background at Chugach State Park

Chugach State Park

+15 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Stargazing Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Hunting Sailing Rafting Kayaking Canoeing Waterfall Viewing Winter Sports Biking ATV Riding

Clearwater State Recreation Site

+2 Kayaking Canoeing

Crooked Creek State Recreation Site

+1 Bird Watching

Dall Bay State Marine Park

+2 Whale Watching Kayaking

Decision Point State Marine Park

+1 Kayaking

Deep Creek State Recreation Area
Delta State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Delta State Recreation Site

+2 Ice Fishing Hunting
denali hero 2

Denali State Park

+10 Photography Picnicking Stargazing Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
Diamond Creek State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Diamond Creek State Recreation Area

Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site

Driftwood Bay State Marine Park

+1 Kayaking

Dry Creek State Recreation Site

+1 Snowshoeing
Eagle Beach State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Eagle Beach State Recreation Area

+1 Whale Watching

Eagle Trail State Recreation Site

+1 Snowshoeing
Entry Cove State Marine Park (Alaska)

Entry Cove State Marine Park
Fielding Lake State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Fielding Lake State Recreation Site

+2 Snowmobiling Ice Fishing
Finger Lake State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Finger Lake State Recreation Area

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park (Alaska)

Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park

Granite Bay State Marine Park

+1 Kayaking

Grindall Island State Marine Park

+1 Kayaking

Halibut Point State Recreation Site

Harding Lake State Recreation Area

+5 Picnicking Stargazing Cross Country Skiing Ice Fishing Kayaking

Horseshoe Bay State Marine Park

+1 Kayaking
Independence Mine State Historical Park (Alaska)

Independence Mine State Historical Park

+2 Cross Country Skiing Kayaking

Jack Bay State Marine Park

Joe Mace Island State Marine Park

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

+4 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Jet Skiing Water Skiing
Panoramic view of Kachemak Bay State Park

Kachemak Bay State Park

+13 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Sailing Rafting Whale Watching Kayaking Biking
Kasilof River State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Kasilof River State Recreation Site

+1 Picnicking

Kenai River Special Management Area
King Mountain State Recreation Site (Alaska)

King Mountain State Recreation Site

Lake Aleknagik State Recreation Site
Lake Louise State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Lake Louise State Recreation Area

+4 Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Canoeing Winter Sports

Liberty Falls State Recreation Site
Lowell Point State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Lowell Point State Recreation Site

+2 Whale Watching Kayaking
Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area

+6 Ice Fishing Sledding Whale Watching Kayaking Canoeing Winter Sports

Magoun Islands State Marine Park

+4 Beachcombing Whale Watching Kayaking Paddling
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area

+4 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Montana Creek State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Montana Creek State Recreation Site

Moon Lake State Recreation Site

Morgan’s Landing State Recreation Area

Mosquito Lake State Recreation Site

+1 Canoeing
Nancy Lake State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Nancy Lake State Recreation Site

+7 Picnicking Stargazing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Ninilchik State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Ninilchik State Recreation Area
Old Sitka State Historical Park (Alaska)

Old Sitka State Historical Park

Oliver Inlet State Marine Park

Pasagshak River State Recreation Site

Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site
Point Bridget State Park (Alaska)

Point Bridget State Park

+1 Whale Watching

Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site

Portage Cove State Recreation Site

+2 Picnicking Whale Watching
Quartz Lake State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Quartz Lake State Recreation Area

+3 Picnicking Stargazing Ice Fishing

Refuge Cove State Recreation Site
Rocky Lake State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Rocky Lake State Recreation Site

+2 Ice Fishing Canoeing

Safety Cove State Marine Park

+1 Kayaking
Salcha River State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Salcha River State Recreation Site

Sandspit Point State Marine Park

Sawmill Bay State Marine Park

Scout Lake State Recreation Site

+1 Stargazing

Sealion Cove State Marine Park

Security Bay State Marine Park

Settlers Cove State Recreation Site

Shelter Island State Marine Park

+2 Whale Watching Kayaking
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Shoup Bay State Marine Park

+2 Cross Country Skiing Kayaking

South Esther Island State Marine Park

Squirrel Creek State Recreation Site

St. James Bay State Marine Park

+1 Kayaking

Stariski State Recreation Site

Sullivan Island State Marine Park

+3 Beachcombing Whale Watching Kayaking
Summit Lake State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Summit Lake State Recreation Site

+1 Stargazing

Sunny Cove State Marine Park

Surprise Cove State Marine Park

Surprise Ridge State Marine Park

Taku Harbor State Marine Park

Thoms Place State Marine Park

Thumb Cove State Marine Park

+1 Kayaking
Tok River State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Tok River State Recreation Site

Tokositna River State Recreation Site
Totem Bight State Park (Alaska)

Totem Bight State Park

+2 Cross Country Skiing Kayaking
Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site (Alaska)

Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site

+4 Stargazing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Wickersham State Historic Site (Alaska)

Wickersham State Historic Site
Willow Creek State Recreation Area (Alaska)

Willow Creek State Recreation Area
wood tikchik state park

Wood-Tikchik State Park

Woody Island State Recreation Site

+1 Kayaking

Ziegler Cove State Marine Park

+1 Paddling

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❓ Fishing in Alaska — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in Alaska state parks?

Yes — fishing in Alaska state parks generally requires a valid Alaska fishing license. A resident annual license costs $20, and a non-resident annual license costs $100. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

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