| Fishing In National Forests |
| | Tongass National Forest | | The Tongass is the largest forest in the National Forest System, covering a land area the size of New Jersey. There are a variety of recreational activities to do in this forest. | |
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| Fishing In National Recreation Areas |
| | Chilkat State Park | | This park offers a log cabin visitor center, 15-site campground, picnic area, boat launch and trails. The campground sits in a mixed forest of evergreens and deciduous trees at the edge of Chilkat Inlet. The boat launch provides access to the inlet and the run of king salmon in early June. The visitor center offers incredible views of Chilkat Inlet and Rainbow and Davidson glaciers. | |
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| | Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site | | The park and surrounding area offers some of the best salmon fishing in Southeast Alaska, with four salmon runs, starting in mid-June and ending in mid-October. | |
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| | Eagle Beach State Recreation Site | | This park unit has 12 primitive sites in the forested section of the park. Large beach and river bars offer excellent beachcombing and fishing. Whales, sea lions, and seal frequent the ocean nearby. | |
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| | Portage Cove State Recreation Site | | Portage Cove State Recreation Site sits on the water's edge near downtown Haines and offers a wonderful view of the Inlet and surrounding mountains. | |
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| Lakes & Reservoirs |
| | Chilkoot Lake | | This lake offers some of the best salmon fishing in Southeast Alaska, with four salmon runs, starting in mid-June and ending in mid-October. | |
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| Rivers & Streams |
| | Eagle River | | Eagle River is a residence for grayling, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, sculpin, stickleback, and all five species of salmon. | |
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