Fishing Tours

At Phantom Tri-River Charters, we offer fishing excursions in Alaska all year round, but salmon fishing season goes from May to November. This is our peak time and a great opportunity for you to enjoy this iconic element of Alaska. You can book online, call us for a reservation or even show up and see if there are any spots on a boat available. Before you get involved in one of our excursions, here is what you need to know: Weather may be interesting: Alaska weather can have multiple personalities. A day that starts off sunny and 60 degrees could later produce a light snow shower. Spring does not necessarily mean warm, but it does not continuously threaten freezer-cold temperatures, either. Dress in layers so you are prepared for anything, and bring rain gear just in case. Weather is a…

There is no doubt that Alaska has a prized resource in its king salmon. Without careful regulation and monitoring, there easily could be no salmon left for future fishing tours in Alaska, which would result in tragic consequences. That is why the state and many anglers take precautions to avoid overfishing the rivers and oceans of this vast state. Here are four ways that show how Alaska conserves its salmon population: Fishing licenses: Requiring a fishing license mainly tracks the number of anglers using resources. It gives regulatory agencies a means to check fish populations against the number of anglers, and can often check overfishing before it creates large impacts. Besides tracking numbers, it is also part of biological research. Licensed anglers are an excellent source of data regarding the numbers and health of existing fish colonies. While some people…

When most people think about visiting Alaska, they have in mind a vast and remote scenic wilderness there for the taking. For outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who loves nature, Alaska is a top destination. In fact, it really cannot be topped. There is much more than just nature, though. Some visitors are surprised to find out that the state actually has more to offer than just the great outdoors and fishing tours in Alaska. Indeed, there are some bigger cities that are great for spending some time in before setting out for the wilderness. For some travelers, they want a comfortable middle ground between the feel of a city and just pure wilderness. If this sounds like you, then it may be time to consider putting Talkeetna on your must-see list this year, particularly if you’re planning on fishing. Talkeetna…

Are you looking to start a new and fun tradition with a group of friends or with your extended family? Most likely you are always thinking about it, but have never actually got it started. There are many things to consider, like what part of the year it should be, or what the annual tradition should consist of. Unfortunately with all that planning, it can be easy to always put it off, meaning nothing ever gets done. Think about planning something this year and turning it into an annual tradition, because time can fly if you never get on it. Here is a quick idea for you: take that group of friends of yours, or your extended family, or whatever group you may have in mind that you would like to have an annual get together with, and head up…

Imagine you’ve planned the trip of a lifetime: a salmon-fishing excursion in Alaska. You’ve spent months putting together an itinerary, accumulating top-notch equipment and roping a couple friends into coming, and now the time has come. When you finally arrive, you’re ready to have the fishing experience of your wildest imagination. Your first day on…

When you’re gunning for the biggest and best prize on an Alaskan fishing expedition, you have to set your sights on the King Salmon. These beasts are the cream of the crop when it comes to reeling in a keeper and when you find one at the end of your line, you’re certainly going to…

You’re on a website reading about chartering a fishing tour in Alaska, one of the most famous and satisfying fishing locales in the entire world. You know you are going to be catching fish, whether they’re big oily White King Salmon, or the lean, athletic sprinters of the sea, the Sockeye Salmon, or the rich…