Back in May, fishing fever seemed epidemic. The long winter was over. King salmon were nosing into fresh water and the promise of fresh filets on backyard barbecues was palpable.
Where they're biting and where they aren't
Don't get too excited about fishing just yet
Despite last weekend's record-setting warmth and sunshine, we're just a week into May. Snow has melted off lawns in the Anchorage Bowl, and winter-weary anglers are looking for some place -- any place -- to wet a line. But fishing season is very much in its infancy.
Where they're biting and where they aren't
Anglers try their luck while silver salmon fishing at Ship Creek near downtown Anchorage on Sunday, August 2, 2009.
The salmon have been returning to the Kenai River in big numbers this week. Dipnetters from all over the state came to share in the bounty.
What's going on at the 10 best spots in Southcentral? Post the latest news you know of and find out what others are saying.
For the last episode of the season, the ADN Fishing Dude shows his favorite salmon-grilling technique.
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Ship Creek Slam'n Salm'n Derby
Derby champion Tom Salow talks about winning the popular downtown Anchorage event in 2007.
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No doubt Alaskans love to fish, but what species do they prefer to chase?
Alaska Division of Sport Fishing Web site
Maps and species-distribution information for Southcentral lakes
Soldotna's Daniel takes Derby lead
Eklutna Tailrace is the place to be for silver salmon
Those hooked on fishing get hooked while fishing
313-pound halibut puts Eagle River fisherman atop Valdez derby
Women lead Valdez, Homer derbies
17.63-pounder leads Seward Derby
17.06-lb. silver leads Seward Salmon Derby
Who will be lucky Seward anglers?
Women ready to take Valdez derby lead
Campbell Creek could see 5,000 silvers
Soldotna angler grabs 3rd place in Homer
Declining Kenai red run may be below estimate
Skipper gets clients top three in derby
Deluge of dipnetters makes permits an endangered species
So many salmon, so few salmon permits
Anchorage dipnetters barely escape disaster on Kenai
Angler lands 275-pounder to grab top spot in Homer derby
Monster Kenai king caught for a Kodak moment
Kasilof River salmon bag limit doubled
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