Go Fishing on Lake Clark

Ranger Recommendations Remember that you are fishing in bear country. Bears have the right to prime fishing sites, as fish are a critical food source for them. Give bears plenty of time and room to fish. Make sure you know about the park's food (including harvested fish) storage requirements before you go. Come prepared for unpredictable and often severe weather. Lake Clark is a BIG lake. Weather can change rapidly and due to its size, the lake can become as tumultuous as the sea. A calm day can quickly become rough in less than an hour. Keep an eye on the weather. Never go farther than you can safely return from if the weather shifts. Boating along the lakeshore can make it easier to get off the lake quickly if the weather changes. Boating in the middle of the lake or crossing the lake exposes you to higher risk. Keep your safety in mind at all times. Each person in the boat must have a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) on board the vessel, and we strongly recommend that PFDs be worn at all times. Alaskan waters are icy cold, even when air temperatures are warm. For more boating safety tips, check the State of Alaska Office of Boating Safety