Guide To Taking Kids Fishing At Top Spots In Alaska
Ideas and locations to take kids fishing in AK.
Fishing and the great outdoors offers kids an alternative to many influences they encounter in their busy lives today. A single fishing trip could be the turning point in a young life, and we encourage you to invest the time in Alaska kids. The rewards are endless and it takes so little effort.
Places in Alaska to take kids fishing
Consider these small lakes, ponds, creeks and urban fishing locations as places to take a kid fishing in the Last Frontier.
Anchorage
- Beach Lake Park
- Campbell Point Lake
- Cheney Lake Park
- Jewel Lake
- Kincaid Park
- Lower Fire Lake
- Mirror Lake
- Ship Creek in Anchorage
Fairbanks
- Birch Lake
- Chena Lake Park
Juneau
- Auke Lake
- Cowee Creek
- Fish Creek
- Montana Creek
- Peterson Lake
- Twin Lake
- Windfall Lake
Nome
- Cripple River
- Niukluk River
- Nome River
- Snake River
- Tisuk River
Top 3 tips for taking kids fishing in AK
1. Make sure that the goal is to have fun. Catching fish is a bonus.
2. Keep it simple. Simple tackle, techniques and locations.
3. Keep the focus on the kids. Be a hero by helping them enjoy the day.
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Kids Fishing Video
Kids, fishing and smiles naturally go together. Take a kid fishing and you just might change the course of their life. Then take pictures and send us one of them holding their prized catch. We will happily post it here.
See additional tips, ideas and instructions for taking kids fishing.
Kids fishing locations and information, by state.
Help us identify other youth fishing spots in AK.
If you are aware of a great place to take kids fishing in your area, please let us know. We can add it to our list. Every kid that catches a fish will appreciate the fact that you made the effort.
