Videos of the Tongass
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Steelhead are “officially” found in over 300 streams in the Tongass National Forest, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's official Anadromous Waters Catalog. But we believe the real number is probably twice that, meaning hundreds of streams don't receive the conservation measures they deserve.
Learn more about what Trout Unlimited is doing to help conserve those populations by watching our latest film Anadromous Waters. |
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A fun video depicting Southeast Alaska fly fishing at it's finest. It's not everyday that you can jump in a helicopter with friends and go catch wild rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, cutthroat trout, and grayling.
This film was shot on September 14, 2017 Filmed by Sydney Akagi Featuring: Kayla Roys Caroline Schultz Brendan Rogers Video by Sydney Akagi Photography. |
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Trout Unlimited partnered this summer with Sitka Conservation Society, the U.S. Forest Service and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to restore a key salmon-producing river in the Tongass National Forest. The Sitkoh River watershed provides critical spawning and rearing habitat for salmon, steelhead and other species but 1970s-era logging created problems for the river’s fish populations. With a $318,000 budget, the partners hired Aqua Terra Restoration to repair the damage and restore the river to its natural condition. Sitka Conservation Society intern Bethany Goodrich produced a 6-minute video about the project.
Video by Sitka Conservation Society. |
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Steelhead are the illusive unicorn of Southeast Alaska. One of our go-to target species, and hands down one of the hardest to catch; from bad weather, to snags in the river. Check out this video by Alaska Fly Fishing Goods.
"This spring, Gavin Blood hit one of our favorite Southeast Alaska steelhead watersheds. In typical steelheading form, the group experienced all sorts of weather, low water conditions, cold nights, and some sticky fishing conditions. That's alright though... Steelheading wouldn't be the same without a few snags, right?!" Video by Alaska Fly Fishing Goods. |
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Let’s talk about salmon–Pacific salmon that is–and to be specific about our Pacific salmon, let’s talk about Southeast Alaska, the region in green on the map. Southeast Alaska is mostly the Tongass National Forest, although some of it is also the Glacier Bay Nation Park, and the most important thing about the Tongass is that it produces A LOT of salmon.
Video by Sitka Conservation Society. |
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Once October hits, Alaskans begin the decent into short days, dark nights, snow, rain, and frozen watersheds. For some of us, this means traveling to a warm weather destination and drying out for a few days (or weeks). For others, it means long weekends with mornings spend walking around in the woods with a rifle, chasing deer, bear, and other critters before hibernation, and afternoons spent casting flies to hungry trout.
This year, we are happy to say that a few staff members at Alaska Fly Fishing Goods got to do all of the above. Follow us on the end of season adventure we had in the Tongass National Forest the last week of October chasing Sitka Black-tailed deer, and Coastal Cutthroat Trout. Since the trip, we have packed up our rods, rinsed our reels, and begun planning our next, hopefully warm water, adventure! Video by Alaska Fly Fishing Goods. |
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A trailer from Trout Unlimited’s “On The Rise” television show – Host Jed Fiebelkorn and Bear Creek Outfitters Guide Mark Hieronymus venture into the Tongass National Forest in search of big Dolly Varden.
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Sportsman's Adventures is Florida's most popular fishing show, hosted by South Florida fishing guide and tournament professional Captain Rick Murphy. He shares his knowledge gained from a lifetime on the water with viewers.
Join him in an episode where he travels to Alaska's capital city, Juneau, and fishes with Cory Hansen with Bear Creek Outfitters. Video by Sportsman's Adventures. |
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"The 9.3 million acres of Tongass National Forest inventoried roadless areas comprises habitat for a unique diversity of sought-after game species, including mountain goats, black-tailed deer and both brown and black bears. The Tongass also encompasses thousands of miles of salmon-rich waterways, legendary among anglers and fundamental to the state’s commercial salmon industry. These valuable resources are upheld by the Roadless Rule, a collaborative management approach that was adopted following one of the most extensive public engagement campaigns in the history of federal rulemaking."
Video by Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Salmon State. |
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You’ll leave this film understanding why people from around the world flock to see the wonders of Southeast Alaska each year. “The Alaska You Come to See” is a short film about tourism, recreation, and fishing in Southeast Alaska and the havoc industrial old-growth logging wreaks on these industries.
Film by Pioneer Studios with Salmon State. |