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Tanana River

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Alaska, United States

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Arctic grayling

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Arctic grayling

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Arctic grayling

13 in · 1 lb

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Burbot

32 in · 7 lb

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Burbot

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General info

Tanana River is a stream located in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. It is also intersecting with Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It is most popular for fishing Burbot, Northern pike, and Arctic grayling.

Location

64°07′28.9″N 145°36′46.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Tanana River, AK

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Alaska can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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85.7 miles away

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89.7 miles away

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90.5 miles away

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Trapper Creek

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FAQ about Tanana River fishing

the Tanana River is a stream located in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. It is also intersecting with Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. Its coordinates are:
64°07′28.9″N 145°36′46.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Tanana River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Tanana River are:
  • Burbot - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Arctic grayling - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Tanana River fishing reports are:

Fishing in Alaska requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, short-term, and combination saltwater/freshwater licenses, available online or at license vendors statewide.

In Alaska, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 60 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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