Older, vegetated dunes cover much of the southern portion of the valley. Fishing Fishing can be good when rivers are clear and fish are running. An Alaska fishing license is required for all persons 16 years of age and older. Alaska seasons and regulations apply. They have also been important to Native American people for several thousand years.
Fish are one of Alaska's greatest renewable resources.
By practicing proper catch and release fishing, today's anglers preserve quality fishing for the anglers of tomorrow. Use artificial flies and lures to catch fish that you plan to release. Use barbless hooks and an appropriate hook size. Pliers can be used to pinch down barbs on conventional hooks. Catch and Release Methods Play and release your fish as quickly as possible.