FishKillFlea Alaska offers Free Fishing Day — try the fishing license AK waters free!
2026 Alaska Free Fishing Days
| Date | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 (Saturday) | Free Sport Fishing Day | No fishing license needed statewide |
| June 14, 2026 (Sunday) | Free Sport Fishing Day | King Salmon Stamp still required for kings |
Best Spots
| Water | Region | Species | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai River | Kenai Peninsula | King salmon, sockeye, silvers | World-famous king salmon — 50+ lbs! |
| Russian River | Kenai Peninsula | Sockeye (reds) | Combat fishing — 1 million sockeye annually |
| Ship Creek | Downtown Anchorage | King salmon, silver salmon | Urban salmon fishing — 5 min from hotels! |
| Resurrection Bay | Seward | Halibut, lingcod, rockfish | World-class halibut — charter port |
| Copper River | Cordova | Sockeye, kings | Premium Copper River reds — restaurant quality |
See all AK fishing spots. Annual is just $20 res / $100 NR: where to buy.