Planning an Alaska fishing trip can be overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time heading North for salmon, trout, or steelhead. After several years of traveling to Alaska, I’ve learned that forgetting even one important item can make a long day on the water miserable. My Alaska fishing pack list covers the essential gear, clothing, rain gear, travel items, and fishing accessories I personally bring when I travel to Alaska.
Most Forgotten
☐ Crocs (camp shoes)
☐ Chapstick
☐ Headlamp
☐ Extra socks (wool or alpaca)
☐ Lighter
☐ Phone charger + battery pack
☐ Dry bag
☐ Backup polarized sunglasses
Fishing Gear
☐ Rods
☐ Reels
☐ Main line + backup line
☐ Leaders
☐ Extra Hooks
☐ Terminal tackle
☐ Pliers / hook remover
☐ Line cutters
☐ Net
☐ Tackle Bag/Back Pack
☐ Stringer
Waders & Camp Clothing
☐ Waders
☐ Wading boots
☐ Wading belt
☐ Rain Gear
☐ Base layers
☐ Fleece layer
☐ Extra clothes
☐ Socks
☐ Beanie
☐ Gloves
☐ Hand warmers
Repair Kit
☐ Wader repair kit
☐ Duct tape
☐ Zip ties
☐ Multi-tool
☐ Super glue
☐ Alcohol wipes
☐ Fish Towel/Rag
Fish Processing
☐ Fillet knife
☐ Backup fillet knife
☐ Knife sharpener
☐ Duct Tape
☐ Nitrile gloves
☐ Marker
Personal
☐ Toiletries
☐ Toothbrush
☐ Deodorant
☐ Wet wipes
☐ Towel
☐ Camp clothes
☐ Sunglasses
☐ Sunscreen
☐ Bug spray
☐ After-bite
☐ Hydrocortisone Cream
☐ Medications
☐ Nail clippers
Food Camp; Hydration
☐ YETI coffee cup
☐ Nalgene bottle
☐ Electrolytes
☐ Snacks
☐ Drinks
☐ Ziplock bags
☐ Trash bags
☐ Cooler
River Pack (Extra Carry)
☐ Toilet paper
☐ Baby wipes
☐ Hand sanitizer
☐ Ziplock bags
☐ Extra nitrile gloves
Travel
☐ Fishing license
☐ ID
☐ Flight info
☐ Lodging info
☐ Cash
☐ Credit cards
Every Alaska fishing trip is different depending on the time of year, weather, and target species, but this checklist has helped me stay prepared. Whether I’m chasing salmon, trout, or steelhead in remote Alaska rivers. If you’re planning your own Alaska adventure, save this pack list and share it with your fishing partners before your trip.