Arctic - Yukon - Kuskokwim - Tanana

Interior Alaska, the Far North, and Western Alaska hold unique sport fishing opportunities and challenges. Remote waters still provide a wilderness experience, while roaded areas offer more accessible sport fishing fare. In this region outdoor enthusiasts can take wilderness treks and float trips along Alaska's Wild and Scenic Rivers.

COMMUNITIES
Fairbanks, Alaska's second largest city (population 77,720) is in the heart of Interior Alaska. Other Interior communities include Delta Junction (652), Galena (833), Nenana (393), Tok (935), and Eagle (168). Bethel (4,674) is the hub of Western Alaska, and Barrow (3,469), America's farthest north city is the largest community in the Far North, with Nome (3,500) and Kotzebue (2,751) also being significant towns. There are many other villages and small bush communities throughout the region.

ACCESS
Air, rail, and a limited number of highways provide access to the Interior and its waters. Most remote areas are accessible only by scheduled or charter air services. The Dalton Highway provides limited access to the Arctic.

ANGLING OPPORTUNITIES
The waters of Interior, Western, and Northern Alaska are home to Sheefish, Arctic grayling, northern pike, burbot, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, lake trout, and Arctic char. Sport fishing for salmon is seasonal and very time/location specific.

SERVICES
Much of the Interior's road system offers full services; facilities, however, are scarce along some roads. Check your map and highway guide book before beginning a road trip. Distances between towns are greater than you might expect. Campgrounds, hotels, guides, and outfitter services are available in the region's larger communities.

WEATHER/WHAT TO WEAR
Long summer days warm the Interior to average summer temperatures in the 70s, with temperatures frequently in the 80s and 90s. The Far North experiences considerably cooler weather, with average July temperatures in the 40s. Dress for warm summer days in the Interior, layer with good outerwear for the Arctic and Western Alaska. In winter, ice fishing is popular along the Interior road system and requires full winter gear.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Fairbanks CVB Visitor Information Center
550 First St. 
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5774
FAX (907) 452-2867
1-800-327-5574

Alaska Public Land Information Center
Suite 1-A
250 Cushman St.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-0527, 456-0514

Nome Convention and Visitor Bureau
Box 240
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5535
FAX (907) 443-5832

Alaska Public Land Information Center
Box 359
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5667
FAX (907) 883-5668

Tok Chamber of Commerce
Box 389
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5887, 883-5775
FAX (907) 883-4511

Delta Junction Visitor Information Center
Box 987
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5068
FAX (907) 895-4628

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