Valdez
Valdez
Today
Getting there
- Access
- Valdez is accessible via plane (35-45 minute flight from Anchorage), Alaska Marine Highway system, boat, or by driving the Richardson highway.
- Drive from Anchorage
- Full day, 5h38 to Valdez
- Drive from Fairbanks
- Full day, 6h32 to Valdez
- Water
- Saltwater
- Best time
- coho salmon mid july through late August, sockeye salmon throughout the summer, pink salmon mid June through late July, Dolly Varden year round
- Fish
- Coho (silver), Sockeye, Pink (humpy), Chum, Dolly Varden, Halibut, Lingcod, Rockfish
Part of Glenn Hwy & Glennallen.
What it is like
Valdez is located near the head of deep fjord in Prince William Sound. Please see sports fish regulations for information about the Valdez terminal harvest area.