PCSing to Elmendorf

[J_Edwards]

How's the ice fishing in the area? A lot of driving involved?  I have so many questions, I don't know where to start. I'm reading up but still thought I'd toss a post up.  I won't be there until next September, so lots of time to get an idea of how it's going to be. 

[Fishgod]

You don't need to drive far. There are 11 lakes on JBER that are stocked by ADF&G and another 10 stocked lakes in the Anchorage vicinity.

[J_Edwards]

Sweeet! 

I can't wait to get up there.  Mostly a walleye and perch guy here in Montana, looks like I'll have to switch it up out there, I guess that means more tackle 

[akdube]

Sweeet! 

I can't wait to get up there.  Mostly a walleye and perch guy here in Montana, looks like I'll have to switch it up out there, I guess that means more tackle 

Yeah more tackle. That really sucks don't it. Lol

[Hunt_N_Pike]

Welcome aboard!!!

[catchumall]

We look forward to your arrival   

[J_Edwards]

Thanks guys.  I can hardly sleep at night and it's 10 months away, hot dang.  I've been reading a lot and I joined AOD and have been soaking up a lot of information.  I'll have a good friend who works at Denali and another who will be stationed up at Eielson, I have more than enough reasons to get out and fish 

[I Fish Icefish]

I just moved up here to elmendorf lived here three yrs ago before I was stationed in Malmstrom and got lucky to get right back up here on a 4 yr tour. Fishing is everywhere! Depends on what you want to go for. They have decent size trout on base salmon fishing on base

[CharlieBrn]

Just arrived myself 2 weeks ago from Wisconsin.  Wondering if they allow civilian personnel on post in order to fish some of those lakes.  I do work for the federal government but just not with the armed forces.  Live about 2 miles south of the base.  Took a drive to Palmer and Wasilla today trying to get the lay of the land and did see a couple small lakes along the way but, no one fishing.

[Drifter_016]

Just arrived myself 2 weeks ago from Wisconsin.  Wondering if they allow civilian personnel on post in order to fish some of those lakes.  I do work for the federal government but just not with the armed forces.  Live about 2 miles south of the base.  Took a drive to Palmer and Wasilla today trying to get the lay of the land and did see a couple small lakes along the way but, no one fishing.

I believe you can get a pass @ the gate.
I'm sure someone local can confirm the process.   

[jiggenfrogs]

There is so much better fishing to be had here than stocked ponds in the Anchorage area! 

[CharlieBrn]

Thanks jiggenfrogs.  I certainly dont doubt that a bit.  The base is close and I know where it is.  Just trying to get my feet wet is all. 

[J_Edwards]

There is so much better fishing to be had here than stocked ponds in the Anchorage area!

I'll be avoiding those as much as I can, probably  hit those for a quick trip every now and then, but there's enough of that crap in Montana, not a fan.

[akdube]

Just arrived myself 2 weeks ago from Wisconsin.  Wondering if they allow civilian personnel on post in order to fish some of those lakes.  I do work for the federal government but just not with the armed forces.  Live about 2 miles south of the base.  Took a drive to Palmer and Wasilla today trying to get the lay of the land and did see a couple small lakes along the way but, no one fishing.

You wont see many ice freaks up here. We are a lonly group up here.

[jiggenfrogs]

You wont see many ice freaks up here. We are a lonly group up here.

Ya, it is pretty crazy to fish 2000 acres of water and have it all to yourself

[I Fish Icefish]

Yeah there are big laker trout three hours north than you have big lake which has almost everything in it. The lakes on base are fun when you just need a quick fix. I'll try and post some pictures on rainbows we caught on base if I can figure it out. Decent size.

[Icefishing26]

pic from bas

[J_Edwards]

Nice work 

[catchumall]

Nice bow 

[Icefishing26]

Thanks! Not bad for base! Quick fix when your in town and not wanting to travel far