For some families, a trip to Sportsman's Cove is a tradition. For others, it's their first time fishing in Alaska. We could tell you all about what makes Sportsman's Cove special, but our guests say it better.

If you've never held a rod in your life and you're staring down your first charter trip, take a breath: you're in good company. Booking your first fishing charter is exciting and if you've never fished before, it's normal to have a few questions. Here's what you need to know to get ready, from the basics every beginner should pack, to the details specific to fishing Southeast Alaska's waters.

This Species Bucket List covers anything and everything you can catch in Southeast Alaskan Waters. We'll explore the trophy catches, the best table fare, the oddballs, and the ones we ask you to say a quick "see you later" to. Consider this your preseason cheat sheet to all Southeast Alaska has to offer.

Many guests don't realize how much they're investing in an Alaska fishing trip until something unexpected happens. A quality travel insurance policy can cover trip cancellations or interruptions, emergency medical care, evacuation, baggage delays, and missed connections, particularly important when traveling to Southeast Alaska.