The cutthroat is named for the twin slashes of red color on the underside of the lower jaw. Averaging 1-4 pounds, Dolly Varden are spunky battlers. Actually part of the char family, Dolly Varden resemble trout in appearance and taste. Pacific Halibut are Alaska's heavy-weight champs attaining weights in excess of 400 pounds and lengths over 9 feet. Aggressive predators, halibut are caught bottom fishing over sea mounds, in waters normally between 100-400 feet.
Kings are the largest salmon caught in Alaska.
The Kenai River species average 40-60 pounds with an occasional lunker reaching 90 pounds. In Southeast Alaska, Kings range between 25-40 pounds with an occasional 60 pounder that will sure brighten up anyone's fishing trip. Average size is 2-5 pounds with lake varieties reaching 40 pounds. A good game fish that fights a rugged underwater battle. Pink Salmon are the smallest of Alaska's salmon species at 3-6 pounds, but are by far the most abundant.