Fish of the Week!

We're joined by pike fishing enthusiast Andy Stevens. We'll give you the scoop on fishing for Northern Pike during that transition time when ice is giving way to open water, including three main factors to consider: temperature, weeds, and bait size. Happy fishing! 

In 1985 Les Anderson of Soldotna, Alaska landed the all-tackle world record Chinook Salmon that topped the scales at nearly 100lbs. Guests Andy Loranger (former Refuge Manager at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge) and fish biologist Jim Boersma from our Kenai office discuss Kenai River kings today.

Alaska born and raised, Dr. Frank von Hippel joins Katrina and Guy to talk about a fascinating and important fish: stickleback! This fish may come in a tiny package, but what it can teach us spans a huge array of topics, from evolution to parental care and ecotoxicology.

Behold the oily little fish that brings people together each spring. Guests Ted Hart from the Chilkoot lndian Association and Meredith Pochardt from Haines, Alaska bring their perspectives

Head to Southeast Alaska with us for a conversation about a special variety of Rainbow Trout: the Steelhead! Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Mark Hieronymus (Trout Unlimited) and retired Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Roger Harding.

We're talking about a couple of "living dinosaurs" that range from Alaska down to California. Join Katrina and Guy for a conversation with guests Laura Heironimus and Ken Lepla about Green and White Sturgeon. 

Kodiak-born angler Stewart Valladolid gave an enthusiastic “ Sablefish all the way to the grill! ” when Katrina asked him which fish we wanted to talk about. So that's our fish of the week, Alaska's denizen of the deep, also known locally as black cod. 

How well do you really know your marine rockfish? Learn more about the difference between pelagics and non-pelagics, with an up-close look at Black Rockfish and Yelloweye. From catching and eating these fish to barotrauma and deepwater release, we cover it all with Brittany Blain from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. If you like this Alaska episode, you might like our California episode fea...

Katrina and Guy continue their conversation with Dr. Solomon David, with a focus on fishing, safety and eating gar. If you missed part 1, it's all about gar biology. 

Pack your bags and head to Louisiana to learn about Alligator Gars with special guest Dr. Solomon David. Part 1 is all about the biology of these amazing fish that have swimming the Earth since before actual alligators.

This fish isn't ruthless like the name suggests, but does have a splash of red on their lower jaw from which its name originates. Katrina and Guy chat about all the Cutthroat Trout, including Alaska's subspecies, the Coastal Cut.  Still feeling cutthroat? Check out our S3:E47 episode on Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. Our guests are Numu & Diné fishing guide Autumn Harry and Nevada fish biologi...

Holly Dickson and Mike Booz, Sport Fish Area Managers in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Homer Office, join to talk about winter fishing for King (Chinook) Salmon by boat in Kachemak Bay, Alaska.

Katrina and Guy are dreaming about the Alaska summer and fishing for Sockeyes...this week's episode focuses on how to prepare for the upcoming fishing season including prepping your gear and making space in your freezer. 

Matt Nielsen joins from Cold Bay/Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to talk Dolly Varden char and how the rivers can get a little "furry" with bears. Need more Dolly? S3:E11 digs deeper into the lives of dwarf Dolly Varden char that eke out their living in the perennial springs of Northeast Alaska. Here, these amazing freshwater oases hold the key to survival for fish. Randy Brown, a Fish...

Lake Trout fisherman and Alaska fishery biologist Jarred Stone joins us to talk about all things lakers! Learn more about Lake Trout biology, fishing, and some different ways to smoke and eat this fish. If you like didn't get enough Lake Trout in this episode and need more, S4:E5 "Lake Trout: Lacustrine Lunker!" explores the past, present and future of the Lake Trout that inhabit North America's G...

Siikauraq Martha Whiting of Kotzebue joins Katrina and Guy to talk about sheefish, Alaska's largest whitefish: Sheefish/Inconnu! Learn about fishing through the ice with niksiks made of moose ribs and driftwood and hear about some amazing Alaskan meals and methods of preparation.  If you like this episode you might also like S1:E39 "Sheefish Science in Selawik National Wildlife Refuge." Fishe...

Why change a good thing? These primitive, jawless fish have been making a splash since long before dinosaurs. Trent Sutton from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Sabrina Garcia from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game bring their knowledge about Alaska's species. Love lamprey? We have more episodes you might enjoy S2:E3 "Sea Lamprey: It's Complicated!" digs into the duality of Sea Lamprey,...

Looking for a way to beat the winter blues and teach a young person important life skills? Try ice fishing! We highlight stocked Coho Salmon in Anchorage, Alaska lakes as a jumping off point to learn how to keep kids happy and entertained on the ice, but these tips are widely applicable. Read more: https://www.fws.gov/story/tips-kid-friendly-winter-fishing

This hardy fish comes in a tiny package and is one of the few fishes in the world that can “breathe” atmospheric oxygen. Guest Luke Byker helps us get to know this cool Arctic fish.  Read more: https://www.fws.gov/story/alaska-blackfish

Picture it: You're a Burbot. It's dark and cold under the ice. You're loving life, spawning, vocalizing with other Burbot to a similar beat of your closely-related marine cod relatives. We like you a " Lota lota " (get it? Their scientific name?). You might also like S1:E48 "Fishing Mudsharks with Traditional Traps" (also about Burbot). Iñupiaq guest Raymond Woods shares his knowledge about t...

Toothy and sleek, there are all kinds of aggressive nicknames for this sit-and-wait predatory fish:  Northacuda. Slough Shark. Hammer Handle. Water Wolf. Season 1 is Alaska-focused so this episode talks about Northern Pike generally across the state. Later in Season 1 (episode 21) We're joined by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service guest Andy Stevens. You'll get the scoop on fishing for Northern...

Direct from Alaska, it's Fish of the Week! Episodes begin January 4th, 2021.