Alagnak
River, Alaska
The Alagnak River is about 60 feet wide at the beginning and meanders
through riffle after riffle over a beautiful gravel bottom. You
will float nearly 36 miles of the Alagnak from its headwaters to
the end of the "braids" section. The weather during this
season is fairly mild with temperatures between 45-55 at night and
55-75 during the day. Rain is frequent and should be counted on
when packing clothing for this trip.
Each
trip begins on a Sunday morning at the King Salmon airport where
you, your hosts and your guides will check bags and provisions onto
the floatplane that will take you the lakes and the beginning of
the trip. This flight will take about an hour and gives you a wonderful
view of the surrounding landscape and the remoteness of the area.
Coming
to Alaska to fly-fish is on nearly everyone's wish list, and for
good reason. Most of the species of fish found in Alaska are larger
than in most other locations and the Alagnak is no exception. The
rainbow trout average 15-24 inches with others reaching up to 30
inches in length. Certain species of fish are better at certain
times but the main attraction, Rainbow trout are great during any
part of the season as are the Grayling. Along with these species,
the Alagnak also offers premier fly-fishing for kings, sockeye,
pink, chum and silver salmon during different times during the summer.
Toward
the evening, you help set up camp and prepare dinner and unload
boats. Camp includes over-sized tents with cots and a screened meal
tent with tables and stools for your comfort. The cuisine ranges
from cream cheese and shallot omelets for breakfast to Filet Mignon
and Porcini Risotto for dinner.
At
the end of the trip, you help break down the boats and load the
planes for the return to the King Salmon airport. By Saturday, you
have experienced one of the finest wilderness fly-fishing float
trips the world has to offer. With the abundant wildlife, wonderfully
prepared meals, and the size and variety of fish landed, memories
have been created that will last you a lifetime.
Clothing and equipment checklist -- Summer
Pricing:
| $2,950.00 |
7 days/6 night float trip
Includes: Round trip airfare from King Salmon to the river,
guides, boats, tents, cots and all meals while on the trip. Price is per person based on 2 anglers per boat. |
| $3,900.00 |
7 days/6 night float trip Morraine/Alagnak Combination
Includes: Round trip airfare from King Salmon to the river,
guides, boats, tents, cots and all meals while on the trip and transfers from Alganak to Morraine. Price is per person based on 2 anglers per boat. |
Season:
June-September
Species |
Season |
Rainbow |
June
- September |
Grayling |
June
- September |
Char |
August
- September |
Sockeye |
July |
King |
July
- August |
Chum |
July
- August |
Pink |
August |
Silver |
August
- September |
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