It’s in the southeastern part of the state, and fishing enthusiasts will find halibut that can top 300 pounds as well as lingcod, keg-shaped orange shortrakers and king salmon.

Duluth’s Blake Yorde (right) helps fishing client Jun Ito show off a 47½-inch king salmon caught on the Klutina River in Alaska, where Yorde guides during the summer. (Photo courtesy of Blake ...