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The Goodnews River is famous for salmon fishing. All five species of Pacific salmon, Dolly Varden, Arctic grayling, and rainbow trout are found in the river. Fishing season is from June to September.

Goodnews River Float Fishing Trips

As you bask in the peace and quiet, the sound of the float plane gradually fades away. You look around and appreciate the stunning scenery, the crystal clear waters, and the clean, refreshing air. You quickly realize you're miles away from the hustle and bustle of cities, roads, crowds, and phones. A grin spreads across your face as you think to yourself that this place is incredible and just what you have needed!

Going on a self-contained float trip down one of Alaska's wilderness rivers is an unparalleled experience. But if you're looking for the ultimate Alaska float fishing trip, the Goodnews River should be on your bucket list. It's widely regarded as one of the world's finest fishing destinations. With the expert guidance of our staff here at Alaska Rainbow Adventures, you'll have the adventure of a lifetime.

The Goodnews River flows through the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge and the Togiak Refuge Wilderness area in southwestern Alaska. Commercial float trips on the river are regulated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Alaska Rainbow Adventures has been chosen as the top operator on the Goodnews River, which gives us the advantage of offering you the best available start dates for a float fishing trip on Alaska's Goodnews River!

A Goodnews River Float Trip is an ideal destination for fishing enthusiasts, offering consistent angling opportunities. Whether you're targeting Chinook, Chum, or Sockeye Salmon during early to midsummer, Silver or Coho Salmon in the fall, or the abundant leopard rainbows and dolly varden throughout the season, a Goodnews River Float Trip with Alaska Rainbow Adventures guarantees you an exciting experience! Our float trips are known for providing the most diverse and best fishing opportunities on the Goodnews River.

Our "Alaska Float Fishing Programs" are designed to provide anglers a superior and comfortable Alaskan adventure. With over three decades of experience, we guarantee the best amenities that ensure safety, comfort, and an excellent fishing experience. We offer two fishing programs on the Goodnews River, our Standard style trip for groups of up to eight persons (*see exclusions and details) and returning for 2025 season, the ultimate fishing adventure with our exclusive Fisherman's Deluxe-style trip option. On our "fisherman's Deluxe" trips, relax and fish; you have limited to no need for involvement with unloading the rafts, moving camp gear, and setting up taking down sleep tents; just fish and enjoy yourself. This style of trip upgrades your experience and comfort level. It includes a gear boat and extra camp hand/guide. For those of you whose days of tent camping in little tents and sleeping on the ground are behind you, the "accommodations" manufactured here in Alaska for its extreme conditions are like no other you will find anywhere on an Alaska float trip! There is also a custom-built dining tent and screened area that can hold the entire group for dining or as a gathering area. Each tent houses two anglers and is spacious enough to provide ample space for your gear and a comfortable retreat should the weather become inclement. We equip these tents with chairs and comfortable cots, a welcome luxury after a day of fishing. Just toss on "your bag" and enjoy a good night's sleep. On the water, two anglers and their guide float the river in custom rafts.Each is equipped with front and rear seating, allowing for an exceptional angling experience. The rafts are less heavily loaded, thanks to the additional gear being in a different boat, and are more maneuverable, allowing access to runs you might not otherwise be able to reach. Anglers can rotate guides daily, enabling everyone to fish with each staff member if desired. To ensure an intimate and personalized experience, we have decided to limit the number of guests to only six persons for the Fisherman's Deluxe Style trips on the Goodnews River. When making your reservation, it is mandatory to reserve all six spaces. This allows us to provide you with an unparalleled level of service and attention. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to indulge in world-class fishing amidst the majestic landscapes of Alaska! We are now booking trips for the current season through 2027 On the Kanektok and **Goodnews Rivers **North and Middle Fork Trips Available *Standard style trips require group participation with some of the activities a float trip entails and has no gear boat or extra guide camp hand.

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Popular trips, the "everything" trip.

This trip offers a chance to catch most every type of Pacific Salmon, as well as other species like dollies, rainbows and more. This is also the best trip to bring the family on before school starts!

The Fall Extravaganza

Our Most Popular Goodnews Float Trip - Experience the beauty of crisp autumn days on this Goodnews River Float Trip with stunning fall colors both above and below the water. Catch a variety of fish, including Dollies, Char, Rainbows, Coho, and more!

Coho Mania!

Coho salmon on the Goodnews provide anglers with a challenging and rewarding fishing experience, showcasing their aggressive behavior and acrobatics, all while being surrounded by spectacular wilderness landscapes.

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T he Fall Extrava ganza ~ September 3 to 12, 2025

Don't miss out on the "Fall Extravaganza" - the ultimate gathering of the season! This is your last opportunity to experience all the excitement that a Goodnews River float trip has to offer. Join us for ten days of unforgettable fishing, making memories, and having endless fun. We hope to see you there! The Fall Extravaganza is the final Goodnews angling soiree of the season!

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Joshua Holtom

"We spent last week on the Goodnews River float with head guide Mike, Ohio Mike, John and Cole. This may have been the best week of my life, we had such a good time with these guys, they were helpful, hardworking and provided us with guidance to ultimately catch more fish! If you're looking for the adventure of a lifetime, call these guys up, and do it. What an experience we had."

Jeffrey Morrow

"I fished the Goodnews River with Alaska Rainbow Adventures and head guide Mike Bianchi last week and had a GREAT time. It was my first time in Alaska, and an adventure it was. Mike and his crew worked hard all day, everyday to ensure that the guests were well taken care of, and of course, to get us into fish. Some in our group caught all five salmon species, plus Lake Trout, Rainbow, Dollies, and Grayling. But this was so much more than a fishing trip. The beauty of Southwest Alaska is something to behold, complete with wildlife and majestic landscapes. Flying in a float plane and camping on the river brings home the wilderness that still remains in this beautiful country. Mind you, this is not a trip for those that want to be constantly pampered... it's a camping and fishing expedition guided by experts. If you're ready for an adventure, give Alaska Rainbow Adventures a call, you'll be glad you did!"

I floated the Goodnews in early August. The experience was everything I expected. Alaskan Rainbow Adventures is a very professional and a top notch guide service. The guides were very knowledgeable, friendly, and hardworking. The food and camp experience was incredible as well. The fishing on the Goodnews river was excellent. Although the Silver run was delayed, we were still able to catch eight different species of fish, including the Salmon slam.

The Goodnews River offers many photographic opportunities. Between the continuously changing landscape and the encountered wildlife, anyone with a camera will end up with hundreds of photographs at the end of this trip. I would definitely recommend Alaska Rainbow Adventures, and I plan on using this guide service in the future.

Alaska Rainbow Adventures not only crossed off an item on my list, but it also exceeded all of my expectations! From the moment I arrived in Bethel until I left 10 days later, the trip was truly remarkable.

I came for the fishing, which was phenomenal, but I was treated to so much more thanks to our guides. They were supremely courteous and professional, and very good at what they do. However, what they did was so much more than just putting us on the fish. Working 14-hour days every day is tough enough. But when you consider ALL that they do during those 14 hours, that's when you begin to appreciate the magnitude of their efforts.

Their duties included making breakfast, breaking down camp, loading the rafts, guiding and rowing the rafts safely down the river, always positioning the boat correctly to maximize the fishing, netting the fish (we caught hundreds of fish), finding suitable campsites, unloading the rafts, setting up camp, cooking dinner, cleaning dishes, building fires, making lunch for the next day, and being responsible for our safety and security for the entire trip. They did all of this with not only a positive attitude but also with a smile on their faces and a genuine concern for their clients.

I am not sure how much they get paid, but it's not enough. They definitely deserve a raise! The incredible fishing, to steal a phrase from one of my trip-mates, 'size and volume,' was expected (and it was awesome), but Mike and Dac's incredible work ethic, positive attitude, knowledge/experience, and genuine likeability made this trip extraordinary. This was the trip of a lifetime and hope to return to Alaska for another adventure, and if I do, it will undoubtedly be with the crew from Alaska Rainbow Adventures!

Michael Grant

I had done this type of float fishing and camping trip up in Alaska in the past with another outfit that is no longer in operation, since then I have been talking with Paul Hansen about his trips with Alaska Rainbow Adventures, after having been recommended to him by a guide friend of mine. When things on my end finally allowed me to pull the trigger on heading to Alaska again, I chose their Goodnews river trip, in this case the last one of the season and a ten day trip to boot!

Thinking back on all the lodge and camping trips I have done in the past, let me tell all who read this, that this is the kind of trip for you, especially if you are a fishing junkie like myself! While lots of lodge trips are more luxurious, on those trips we all find ourselves back at the lodge by 4 o`clock swapping stories, comparing the days fishing, showered and drinking. On this trip at 4pm you are still out fishing as hard as you like and can continue to do so all night if you have not gotten enough. Imagine after dinner wandering back to the river and fishing for a couple of hours and adding five to twenty additional fish to the days already ludicrous tally and only then throwing in the towel for the night!

If you are reading this you are most likely considering going to Alaska, if you do, be sure to give seriously consideration to this professionally run tour in which every comfort is taken into consideration. On this trip there was a shower, bathroom, comfortable sleeping accommodations, and most importantly 'Great Guides' who never stopped working for you!!!

The guides were completely professional, hard working and put us on so many fish that we were actually whipped by day's end, and what day's they were! We would wake up to an excellent breakfast, fish until lunchtime when we would have shore lunch if we were traveling that day or perhaps something more hearty if not. Fishing and moving down river would resume after and last until we stopped at that nights camp / fishing hole, where we would have dinner, and as I said earlier, fish after if you wish!

Everybody owes it to themselves to try one of these trips, and when you do, it surely will be fondly burned into your memory until your end of days. So figure out what fish you want to target, sign up for one of their killer trip's and have a great time! I will be returning again and again to make more of those memories with Alaska Rainbow Adventures, they run an awesome program.

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Arctic char, grayling, rainbow trout, salmon, july to early september, lodge capacity, 6 anglers per week, quick facts alaska float fishing trip.

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Location Western Alaska

Equipment Options Fly Fishing

Equipment Provided Yes

Trip Length Six nights/Seven days

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Internet Service No

Other Activities Available No

How long has outfitter been in business? Since 1995

Nearest Airport Bethel, Alaska

Airport Drive Time 5 minutes

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Overview of Alaska Float Fishing Trip

Premier Alaska float fishing trip…Imagine seven days beyond all boundaries, floating through 100 miles of exclusive Alaskan outback while you experience some of the finest fly fishing on this planet. Using 16 foot rafts with custom frames and floor boards, a personal, licensed guide will take a maximum of 2 guests per boat.  You will be floating the famous Chosen River.

You will camp in peaceful solitude with superior accommodations each night on special selected gravel bar camp sites. Here, you will enjoy the finest of meals complete with freshly baked desserts and a prime selection of wine. You can even finish your evening with a soothing hot shower!

Only a select few have got to experience the true wilds of Alaska. Each trip limited to six people, with 100 miles of winding river to fish over seven days – each day brings yet a bigger smile, clearer thought, a sense of wonder and a really tired arm. An avid fisherman’s dream

This float trip is a unique and unforgettable experience! Each day the scenery changes as you travel down this magnificent river in 16 foot rafts with custom built rowing frames and floor boards. There are two anglers per boat with a guide rowing and positioning you for casting towards the banks and pockets.

Your guide will make frequent stops during the days float to allow you to wade and fish breaks, pockets and other productive backwater. In the evenings they select camps in prime fish habitat which allows guests to wade and fish from sun-up to sundown, which in July is 20 hours per day!

Test your skills on these amazing species with your well seasoned fishing guides:  All excellent equipment is supplied

Leopard Rainbow Trout – Arctic Char – Dolly Varden – Giant Kings, Chum, Pink, Sockeye and Silver Salmon – Grayling and Lake Trout

Season:  July through early September

Your guides are all fully certified, licensed, highly skilled and well-seasoned in the Alaskan outback. They all love fishing and Alaska and have a desire to share it with others. You will rotate guides every day so that each guest will have the opportunity to fish with each guide. After the evening’s meal the guides are all available for tips on castings or tying patterns for the next encounters.

Your custom camps will be set up and attended by a professional staff.  You will awed and amazed by the gourmet meals and impressive wine list.  Not your ordinary tent camp

You will camp in peaceful solitude with superior accommodations each night on special- selected gravel bars surrounded by phenomenal fishing. Here you will enjoy hearty meals, fresh-baked Dutch oven desserts, and a selection of wines. Top off the evening with a hot propane shower before settling into your spacious tent custom-built with comfortable cots & sleeping pads. The tents are roomy 6 person rated outfitter tents for each 2 guests.

The spacious 16’ x 16’ cook tent is complete with propane powered stoves, ovens and BBQ’s. From the most durable drifting equipment to the impressive camp and meals, they spare no effort to make their six guests feel like nobles in the most remote settings.

Guests need to bring their own waders, boots and sleeping bags. Most guests bring their own rods & reels. They do have some good backup gear if needed and can loan fly rods if needed. They suggest you purchase a special box of flies for the Chosen River to best be prepared which is extra.

Arrive in Bethel, AK the day before your trip begins and spend the night. The next day, Day 1 of your trip, you will catch an early float plane from Bethel to camp. Upon arrival, you will get settled and start fishing.

On Day 7, your last day, you will be taken out of the water at Quinhagak around 1 PM and fly by Turbo Cessna Caravan back to Bethel. We suggest booking an early evening flight out of Bethel to Anchorage. You can choose to continue on home that night on the red eye or spend the night in Anchorage and head home the following day.

Bethel Arrival & Overnight:

Arrive Bethel, Alaska.  The outfitter has made arrangements with a local lodge and the float plane company to provide you with meet & greet service at the Bethel airport upon arrival and they will transport you to their lodge for your first night stay. Most guests just order some take out for dinner from local places in Bethel delivered to the lodge as they prep their river bags that evening. The following morning they will provide you a continental breakfast before taking you to your early scenic Beaver float plane flight to the headwaters of the Chosen River.

Bethel now has a new fitness center where guests can get a hot shower and towel and even take a swim in the indoor heated pool after coming off a 7 float trip while they wait for the Alaska Air jet back to Anchorage.

If you must communicate with home, we suggest that you take a Satellite phone.

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“Trip insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment on this trip. We will assist you with trip insurance upon booking. See links at the bottom of this page for the two providers we suggest for our clients.

Antlers & Anglers Worldwide, LLC confirmation and refund policy:

If your trip is more than 90 days out from date of departure, a 50% non-refundable deposit confirms your reservation and must be received within 10 days of booking to confirm your dates. All trips must be paid in full at least 90 days prior to the departure date. If your trip date is within 90 days, FULL payment for the trip is required. All payments to Antlers & Anglers Worldwide, LLC are non-refundable. Should you need to reschedule or cancel your trip, we will do everything in our power to assist you in finding a suitable substitute or transferring your dates per the lodge/providers/government requirements. Trip insurance protects your investment!”

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Everything about the trip was great! The lodge was wonderful, the people couldn’t have been kinder or more helpful and the fishing was unbelievable! I hooked the largest rainbow my guide had seen only to have it break off right at the bank!😢One of the guests that had been coming for 22 years was quite a fisherman. He had phenomenal days every day!  Lots of fun to watch. ( not without just a wee bit of envy!! 😂) As you had mentioned, we met two groups who come every year (corporate groups) for over 20 years and one couple who has been there two years and rebooked for next year.  John, Dallas, TX

“Thank you for making the “dove” hunt happen. We really enjoyed it the past three years. Thanks also for the shooting contest because George now has his own gun! He looks forward to using it for many, many hunts and years. Thank you for your support and inspiration.”

Jim, Birmingham, AL

“I cant begin to thank you for putting together such a great trip…Most of all, what I really appreciated was how organized the whole trip was and all the information that you provided in advance. I really felt prepared and knowing what to expect at each step of the trip was really helpful.”

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Alaska: Fishing Float Trips

• Fully customizable Alaska fishing float trips.
• Choose to go fully-guided, or to do-it-yourself (with our help of course).
• Start your adventure with a ride in a float plane to a remote mountain lake.
• Float for six days, fishing your way through miles of untouched wilderness, enjoying the amazing scenery that Alaska offers.
• Camp along the way as you sight fish your way down the river.
• You could catch King salmon, sockeye salmon, silvers, rainbow trout, and grayling with the possibility for chum salmon, pink salmon, and Northern pike.
• On the average trip, our clients enjoy huge daily net numbers, whether they’re fly fishing, fishing with conventional gear, or both.
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Our Alaska fishing float trips are a true wilderness fishing excursion where you’ll Fly-In and out in float planes , and float down miles and miles of untouched wild and scenic fish-filled river . This Alaska backcountry river excursion is among the most sought after fishing trips available anywhere in the world.

• Float down, fishing your way through miles of untouched wilderness, enjoying the amazing scenery that Alaska offers.
• You’ll have two days in and out, usually with a bit of fishing on those days too.
• Mostly float planes are used for transportation onto the lake but it is dependent upon water levels and the year.

Fishing float trips

A True Alaska Fishing Experience

If you’re looking for a unique family vacation , our Alaska wilderness fishing excursion is it! The rivers you’ll be floating are truly awesome fishing and amazing all around experiences.  Any client who wants the real Alaskan experience is going to have a blast and leave trying to decide when he can come back. Fly into a backcountry lake and get dropped off with your guides (if you choose to go guided) and your gear.

Alaska Fishing Float Trips Down Rivers Teeming with Fish

Our clients typically enjoy huge daily net numbers. It doesn’t matter whether you’re fly fishing, fishing with conventional gear, or mixing it up. You could catch King salmon, sockeye salmon, silvers, rainbow trout, and grayling with the possibility for chum salmon, pink salmon, and Northern pike.

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• Togiak River

If you want to have the real Alaska wilderness fishing experience, you’ll have a blast on our Alaska float fishing trips. You’ll leave your adventure trying to decide when to come back!

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3 reviews for Alaska: Fishing Float Trips

Mark Feifarek – 06/08/2019

Three friends and I spent a great week float fishing the Salmon and Aniak Rivers in Alaska. Guides Todd and James were wonderful. Great food, excellent fishing, and comfortable equipment. A perfect trip with viewings of bears, moose, beaver and plenty of fish on our trip.

Ron Klopfenstein – 14/08/2019

This was a great salmon fishing trip in Alaska. The peace and quiet was fantastic. The fly-in aspect really enhanced it. Great fishing, and floating down the river was wonderful. What an adventure! My wife doesn’t even fish that much and she thought this is one of the favorite family vacations we have done.

Stan Masneri – 10/10/2020

We did a 14 day-95 mile unguided float on the Kwethluk River in Alaska. All-in-all a very smooth and seamless operation. Everyone we dealt with from the owners to the pilots were very helpful.

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Accessible only by floatplane, the headwaters lake of the river you’ll be floating (the Kanektok) will be the jumping off spot for a week of fishing through a hundred miles of remote Alaskan outback.

Each day the scenery changes as you travel down this magnificent river, offering unlimited photo opportunities. You will camp in peaceful solitude with superior accommodations each night on specially selected gravel bars, surrounded by phenomenal fishing. The outfitter, David Stelling has spared no expense in making this the most luxurious float trip possible. From the expedition quality rafts to his impressive camps and meals, fine wine and experienced guides, a better float experience cannot be found, at any price.

2024 Reservations & Rates

The cost of the week-long package is $7,800.00 per person.

Inclusions 

Included in your angling package at Chosen River Outfitters is custom camps, air transportation between Bethel and the river's headwaters, and between the trip terminus at the village of Quinhagak and Bethel, top quality boats and professional guide service, meals, an impressive wine selection, as well as all municipal rents, user fees and sales taxes. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag, but all mattresses and cots are provided.

Non-Inclusions 

Not included in your angling package float trips are air transportation into or out of Bethel, or the mandatory overnight at the B&B in Bethel, gratuities, fishing license, fishing tackle, alcohol and items of a personal nature.

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The Fly Shop® is not in the insurance business, but we recommend Travel Guard coverage as a service with a desire to see your best interests protected. It is impossible to know when an unfortunate situation (loss of luggage, fly rods, illness in the family, or an accident) may occur. However, such things can and do happen, and this insurance can provide a means of recourse against non-refundable financial losses. • Travel Insurance Information

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These floats take place during the months of July and August. For those wanting great early season mouse and streamer fishing for the river's infamous leopard rainbow trout, lots of sea-run dollies and , and even a shot at some king salmon and chums, July is ideal timing. Once August comes around, the early season salmon (kings, chums and sockeyes) are on their spawning beds, and most of the other gamefish in the river are stacked in behind them in shallow water, eating

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their eggs. This time of year the trout, dolly and fishing is phenomenally productive, primarily dead-drifting single egg patterns, nymph-style. As later August approaches, fishing white streamers that resemble chunks of drifting, decomposing salmon flesh also become quite effective, as do the mouse flies again; this late season is probably the single best time to target the largest trout in the river. As well, August marks the best silver salmon fishing, a guest favorite for their aggressiveness to a fly, and acrobatic fighting tactics.

Getting to the Chosen River

On the day preceding the start of your float trip, you will need to make arrangements to arrive at the Alaskan Bush town of Bethel. There are several flights a day into Bethel from Anchorage - any one of them will work, as you'll need to overnight in town anyway. Upon booking, will make reservations at Papa Bear Adventures' Lakeside Lodge in Bethel,

where you will overnight. The cost of this lodging is not included in the package - you may pay the B&B directly upon arrival with credit card, check or cash. Lakeside Lodge will know you are coming - upon arrival in Bethel there will be a representative from Papa Bear Adventures Air Taxi (the flight service that will fly you out the following day to begin your float trip) waiting for you, and will transfer you to the hotel. You will still need to pay for this room (typically less than $100), as it is not a part of your package price. Should they be full, they will find another B&B in Bethel and book you a room – this will cost considerably more, normally between $150-$200. On the morning of your arrival to the river, Papa Bear Air Taxi will pick you up at the Lakeside Lodge and drive you to where your charter flight is scheduled to depart at approximately 9:00 a.m. In the unlikely event of marginal weather, the flight will be delayed until it is safe to fly. Upon arrival at the upper reaches of the Kanektok (Pegati Lake, the headwaters), you'll be loaded into top quality rafts with custom built floorboards and rowing frames, and begin fishing immediately. You'll split your day between casting to the banks - with your guide keeping you in position with the oars - and wading some of the most productive riffles and runs. Remember, days are long here at this time of year, and each night's campsite is chosen to offer prime fishing for anyone wishing to extend their fishing day after dinner, and before breakfast! For the next week, you'll be floating through some of the most wild, beautiful country Alaska has to offer, catching rainbows, Dolly Varden, , arctic char and whichever of the seasonal salmon that are migrating- often some combination of kings, chums, silvers, sockeyes or pinks . Each night the crew will have your "sandbar chalet" (top notch, comfortable tents) assembled and waiting. After a hot shower, you'll be treated to the incredible Dutch oven cooking and California wine selection that are a hallmark of these floats. Following dinner, relax, enjoy the incredible country all around you, or re-wader and catch a bunch more fish- it's up to you! On the seventh day, you'll reach a native village (Quinhagak) at the terminal end of the float, where you'll catch a truck shuttle (at approximately 1 pm) to the local airport. Here there will be a charter flight with Papa Bear Adventures waiting (included in the package price), to fly you back to the town of Bethel, departing Quinhagak about 1:30 pm. You'll need to have arranged a commercial flight from Bethel to Anchorage in advance, departing Bethel in the early evening. You may choose to overnight in Anchorage, or connect to a "redeye" flight back home.

Lodging on the floats

Each night the crew will have your "sandbar chalet" (top notch, comfortable tents) assembled and waiting. After a hot shower, you'll be treated to the incredible Dutch oven cooking and California wine selection that are a hallmark of Chosen River floats. Following dinner, relax, enjoy the incredible country all around you, or re-wader and catch a bunch more fish- it's up to you!

Fishing on Chosen River Floats

You'll split your day between casting to the banks, with your guide keeping you in position with the oars, and wading some of the most productive riffles and runs. Upon arrival at the upper reaches of the Kanektok, you'll be loaded into top quality rafts with custom built floorboards and rowing frames, and begin fishing immediately.

You'll split your day between casting to the banks, with your guide keeping you in position with the oars, and wading some of the most productive riffles and runs. Remember, days are long here at this time of year, and each night's campsite is chosen to offer prime fishing for anyone wishing to extend their fishing day after dinner, and before breakfast! For the next week, you'll be floating through some of the most wild, beautiful country Alaska has to offer, catching rainbows, Dolly Varden, , arctic char and whichever of the seasonal salmon that are migrating- often some combination of kings, chums, silvers, sockeyes or pinks . Anglers will want to start each day with two rods rigged and ready to go in the boat each morning - one with a mouse to skate off the banks, and another with either a streamer to swing through deeper runs, or an egg pattern to dead drift behind spawning salmon ...all for trout, dollies and . Lower down on the river, switch the mouse rod over to a fly suited for whichever salmon is present.

What Makes This Destination Special and Unique?

• Small, intimate groups – usually 6 people a week – make this a perfect opportunity for inclusive groups of anglers and families that want a private fly fishing experience. You have the majority of the river all to yourself each day, meaning lots of aggressive fish eager to take your flies that haven’t been heavily fished or pressured. • Using their 16 foot rafts with custom frames and floor boards, a personal, licensed guide will fish and floata maximum of 2 guests per boat. The rafts used are comfortable to sit in, and fish from. At the end of each day you will be tired of hooking fish, but not from sitting in a cramped boat. • Depending on the season, you can test your skills on as many as ten species of fish, including Leopard Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Giant Kings, chum, sockeye, pinks and Silver salmon , Grayling and Lake Trout. A great way to learn the techniques needed to catch the different species of fish, and to catch some species that are new to you, in beautiful surroundings…all with family or friends, or those that will be friends by week’s end. • You will camp in peaceful solitude with superior accommodations each night on specially selected gravel bar camp sites. Here, you will enjoy the finest of meals complete with freshly baked desserts and a prime selection of wine. You can even finish your evening with a soothing hot shower! This is about as comfortable as camping “glamping” can possibly be, far off the beaten path, away from crowds. What better way to reconnect with yourself, friends and family? • Outstanding Alaska float fishing program with one of the top outfitters in Alaska; these folks are pros with many years of operating experience in Alaska. You are in very capable hands - the float staff will take care of the logistics of the trip, all you have to do is fish to your heart’s content.

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To make a reservation, please give us a call at 800-669-3474 during business hours (Monday - Friday • 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM), or email us at [email protected] anytime. We can give you the answers you need, detailed explanations to questions you might have, or check on availability and confirm your reservation in minutes.

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Alaska Float Trip Packages

If you’re looking for the best Alaska fishing trip   adventure you’ve come to the right place! Fish and Float Alaska is sure to have an affordable trip that’s just right for you. Check out our options below and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We’re recognized as one of the premier fly fishing guides in Alaska and we’re here to serve you and help you experience the  Alaskan fly fishing trip of a lifetime !   

2024 Rates:

7-day guided trip*.

• Includes transportation from Iliamna to the river of your choice and back
• $4800 per angler for most rivers
• $5300 per angler on the American Creek and Chilikadrotna
• $5500 per angler on the Upper King Salmon and Upper Nushagak

*Guided trip rates are based upon double occupancy.  Modified rates for odd-numbered guests.

7-DAY SELF-GUIDED TRIP*

• $2800 per angler for most rivers
• $3300 per angler on the Chilikadrotna
• $3500 per angler on the Upper King Salmon and Upper Nushagak
• Minimum 2 anglers

*Each additional day over 7 will be $150 per person

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Deposit & cancellation policies.

Trip insurance is recommended for your Alaska fishing vacation. We have customized plans already set up for you providing specifically what you need at a better rate and plan through  Travel Guard .

Standard Cancellation Policy:    We recommend trip insurance .  Deposits and final payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Recommended & Customized Travel Insurance

For your trip, we recommend specialized travel insurance specifically customized for our travel programs.

COVID-19 Cancellation Policy

We will allow guests to reschedule if they are forced to cancel their trip due to travel or lodge closures from the pandemic.  In this event, any deposits and final payments will be transferred in full to a rescheduled week.  Trip insurance does not cover pandemic-related issues, but it may provide coverage if you contract COVID-19 prior to or while on your trip.  In addition, a ‘cancel for any reason’ (CFAR) upgrade is available to be added to cover cancellations due to uncovered reasons at 50% reimbursement.  For any specific policy or coverage questions, please contact the insurance provider.  We recommend purchasing standard trip insurance at a minimum.  Better to have it and not need it than need it & not have it.

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Guests will need to provide their own beer, wine, and liquor. Ask us how we can assist you with the details.

Our trip with Fish and Float Alaska was truly a once in a lifetime experience. Our group of 9 had some highly experienced outdoorsmen and some scared city slickers all together. This outfit did a superb job accommodating all levels of skill and experience. We all felt very challenged and accomplished by the end.... Oh yea and the food was really good too btw. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

- Thomas McNutt

Corsicana, TX

Not sure where to start here. My trip with Fish and Float was beyond my expectation. The company and it's employee's have a servants heart and truly want to make your experience in Alaska one you will never forget. I will be booking my next trip with them hands down.

-Dillon Jones

Fish and Float Alaska is an amazing, well organized company for your Alaska Adventure. They were helpful in choosing the river for the type of fish we were interested in catching. Alaska has so many guide companies to choose from but there are not many that go above and beyond like this one. I highly recommend!!

-Debbie Betts

Cañon City, CO

The Goodnews River

Experience The Joy of Fishing The Goodnews!

Seven, eight and the ocasional ten day float trip on

Alaska Rainbow Adventures is the ultimate choice for your next fishing adventure in Alaska! With more than 30 years of experience in providing guided Alaska float fishing trips, we are among the pioneers in the field. Our world-class service and highly skilled team of experienced guides have earned us an impeccable reputation that is unmatched in the industry.

We hold a special use permit that allows us to offer the best start dates for float fishing trips on the Goodnews River, which is one of the best fishing rivers in Alaska. The river's shorter length of only sixty miles provides more opportunities for wading than others in the area and is still large enough to float comfortably, making it the perfect destination for a Alaska float fishing adventure.

The Goodnews River is home to all five species of Pacific Salmon, Arctic Char, sea-run Dolly Varden, and resident Leopard Rainbows and Grayling, making it a paradise for anglers. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, we will tailor our services to suit your unique requirements and provide you with a memorable fishing trip.

July is the best time to experience the most varied of fishing, with King, Chum, Sockeye, and Pink Salmon. Pink Salmon returns in even-numbered years. When August arrives, Coho or Silver Salmon arrives, and they are available until September. Late July offers the perfect opportunity to catch all five species of Pacific Salmon. The Goodnews has plenty of big fish, including big Leopard Rainbow Trout, Sea Run Dolly Varden, and plenty of Arctic Grayling.

The Goodnews River traverses the 4.7 million-acre Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, and we encourage our guests to respect the refuge's natural heritage, resources, and the people who reside there. Our trips are designed to ensure minimal impact back-country adventures that are both educational and enjoyable for our guests. So, if you're looking for an unforgettable fishing experience in Alaska, the Goodnews River should be your top pick!

We maintain a 2-1 guest-to-guide ratio in the rafts with front and rear seating, ensuring you receive personalized attention from our experienced guides. We encourage group effort and participation, such as unloading your bags from the rafts and setting up and taking down your tent. However, we can provide that service for a small additional cost. Anglers can rotate guides daily, enabling everyone to fish with each staff member if desired.

We want you to have the best time possible, which is why we've made sure to offer comforts that will make your journey truly unforgettable. Our spacious tents can comfortably accommodate two anglers, and every tent is equipped with chairs and comfortable cots, ensuring that you have a relaxing retreat after a long day of fishing. We also provide a lavatory facility with a privacy tent, along with limited showers.

We're excited to let you know that our team has upgraded our custom-built dining tent and screened area that can comfortably accommodate the entire group for dining or as a gathering place. We understand that the weather can be unpredictable, but don't worry, all our tents are made in Alaska to withstand extreme weather conditions, ensuring that you stay warm, safe, and dry throughout your stay.

Don't settle for anything less than the best. Book your next fishing adventure with Alaska Rainbow Adventures today and experience the thrill of fishing in Alaska like never before!

• Dates: Six starts each season by permit
• Group Size: Max of 8 Guests with 4 guides and Boats
• Starts/Ends: Bethel, Alaska
• Rates: $6,995.00pp and up

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Group sizes of 2-8 assure you with the best experience possible Overnight Fish & Float offer the best fishing away from the crowds We can customize any trip according to your needs Book soon! – Call to book your adventure now!

7 Night / 8 Day Alaska River Experience $5995 All Inclusive

(choice of any river below except koktuli river and hoholitna river).

All overnight trip prices include:

• Airfare from Anchorage to and from your river of choice
• Lodging on night 1 and 7 of the trip in one of our cabins
• All meals while on the river
• All camping gear(except sleeping bag)
• Most terminal tackle, fly’s, leaders
• Very Professional Guides, & always a great camp chef

Not included is:

• Meals while in town
• Alcohol that you would like for your float trip.
• Gratuity for your guides

A list of what you should bring is located here.

Remote rivers available for a great fish and float trip

This river is floated in  6 days and 5 nights . Includes Float Plane back to Talkeetna after the trip. The time frame for Moose Creek is between May 15th and June 20th.

This trip takes 7 days and 6 nights . Includes Float plane to and from Talkeetna. I like to float Lake Creek anytime between June 15th and September 15th. A 3 day 2 night trip on lower Lake Creek .

Clear Creek can be floated anywhere between 1-7 days . The more days spent on Clear Creek the further upstream we get dropped in via Helicopter. Price includes Helicopter flights to the upper stretches of the creek. June 20th-Sept 15th.

This is a 6 day 5 night trip . Includes round trip Floatplane from Anchorage. Time frame on the “Tal” is mid June to mid September.

These trips run are 7 days and 6 nights . I like to float the Koktuli anytime between June 20th and Aug 15th.

Due to its remote location and the costs of getting to and from the Holitna, we like to spend 10 days and 9 nights .

The Ultimate Alaska River Experience 11 days 2 Rivers – $9995 All Inclusive

Day 2 – Fly to the headwaters of the Talachulitna river via float plane from Lake Hood. Your guides will have you on fish in no time at all.

Day 3-6 – will be spent floating and fishing 45+ miles of World Class water. Great days of fishing are followed by wonderful meals & campfire stories.

Day 7  – Some great early morning fishing will give way to a scenic 2 hour float to the village of Skewntna( pop. 11). From there a small wheel plane will pick us up and fly us back to the wonderful town of Talkeetna. Once in Talkeetna that afternoon your group will be put up in our 1200 sq ft cabin with private bath and full kitchen. An evening spent relaxing or maybe at the Fairview Inn for live music & cocktails.

Day 8 – after a big breakfast we’ll load up our gear  and head to the Heli pad for a 45 minute flight to some of the best trout water Alaska has to offer. Oh! Did i mention the Salmon fishing too.

Day 9-10  – will be spent floating and fishing a truly unbelievable place. I’ve fished all over Alaska and this small unknown stream is as good as anywhere. An evening arrival back at the DFA headquarters on day 9. Hot showers & a home cooked meal. Lodging for the evening will be provided at our Cabin. Last but not least, a night in Talkeetna dancing and cocktails at the Fairview Inn.

Day 11 – One of our expert staff members will give your group a ride back to Anchorage, where you can get on plane and think about Alaska the whole way home.

*Cancellations made 120 days or more in advance of your trip date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made less than 120 days prior to your trip date are non-refundable. We will gladly reschedule your trip for a future date. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for larger deposits.

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2021 trips are fully reserved.

Please fill out our secure online inquiry form to request more information on future trips. For alternative fishing/float/outpost cabin bundled trips, please view options at our 2021 Alaska adventure page

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Visit our Float trip planner for a guideline to frequently asked questions and helpful information to paint a clear picture of the overall experience, inclusions and services.

Float Trip Inclusions

Our Alaska float trips include: Float plane service, round trip from Anchorage to Lake Chelatna and back, all meals, all beverages, raft and rafting related gear, all fishing rods/reels/tackle/flies/lures, Gore-tex waders & boots, camp gear, rafting guide, sleeping bags, pads and tents and personal rafting/trip guide(s).....basically everything with exception of your personal items, clothing, rain gear and toiletries.

Book an Alaska Float Trip!

Our float trip adventures offer the best Alaska salmon fishing, rainbow trout, arctic grayling, a wilderness backdrop, great food and the very best personal service. Experience what makes our remote fishing float trips truly unique as compared to many other Alaska raft trip providers! Make float trip reservations for select trip dates!

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Early July prime dry fly fishing and "mousing" for Grayling and Native Leopard Rainbow Trout

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All-Inclusive, Fly-in, Full Service Alaska Fishing Lodge Packages

• Summer-Long
• Lodge-Based
• Starting at $995/person

Summer Solstice Grand Adventure Tour

• June 10 - July 20
• Packed with adventures in the land of the midnight sun! 6 days, Inclusive, Guided, Outfitted
• $5,995/person

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• Lodge, Guided Fishing, Outpost Cabin, Float Trip
• From $4,070/person

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• 2 Lodges, Guided Fishing, Fine Dining, Helicopter Glacier Tour, Dog-Sledding
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Get Hooked On Alaska

Premium float trips/ fishing trips.

Come experience an adventure of a lifetime in the Alaskan Bush. Get Hooked On Alaska by fishing for Salmon, Bear Viewing and catching Trophy Rainbow Trout while floating down pristine and wild rivers in remote Alaska.

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Alaska Kenai

Fishing for fun, 907-390-0053, float trips.

Fish the world famous Kenai and Kasilof Rivers. The best way to get a true Alaskan river fishing experience is on our most popular powerboat or driftboat float trips. You will enjoy fishing from our spacious, steady, and comfortable 19'-21' boats while being swept down a glacial fed river through a beautiful wilderness landscape. At Alaska Kenai Fishing for Fun, we take care to provide our clients with high quality services personalized for their unique needs. Rest assured you will be in good hands with an experienced oarsman and guide. We offer half day, full day, and multi-day packages.

Float Trip Pricing

Our boats have 4 seats (5 to transport to Sockeye fish only) available for guests. A private boat, for two or three on a full day trip, is available upon request. 

Full Day (8hrs) $300/angler.  

Half Day (4hrs) $200/angler. 

Private Boat Full Day (2-3 anglers $1050). 

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FLOAT FISHING TRIPS – CHENA RIVER

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• Hour Glass Duration: 6-10 hours
• Water Fishing Time: Half-Day - 3 hours | Full Day - 6-7 hours
• Clock Tour Schedule: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Half-day Trip) | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Full-day)

Two person minimum

Fish and float along the wild and scenic chena river, half-day fishing float trip.

Our Half day trip out of Fairbanks is mostly geared towards spin fishing for Arctic grayling. A 3-4 mile float trip on the Chena River provides adventure and a great fishing experience for even the novice fisherman, and most certainly the wilderness viewing enthusiast. This tour will quickly get you into an off the grid river country within one of the largest State Parks in the Northern Region of Alaska. You can fish and observe a river country and nature that otherwise would only be accessible by bush plane. This affordable tour is a fully outfitted excursion and it includes a 80 mile round trip shuttle starting from your Fairbanks Hotel doorstep. If you are on a short visit to Fairbanks this classic Alaskan float trip will be a highlight, and the fishing for the fabled “Sailfish of the North” the Arctic Grayling certainly will be as well.

Full Day Fishing Float Trip

On our full day float fishing trip you will enjoy a combination of float fishing and more/ample time of wade fishing on the Chena River. This longer trip will offer you even greater opportunities to catch one of the sought after Chena River trophy Arctic grayling that can be 16-18 inches in length and are known for their oversized and colorful dorsal fins. A trip that offers both, beginner or expert a fantastic spin or  fly fishing experience (~7.5h fishing) in the head waters of this clear gold colored river! On this trip we will set you up with either fly fishing or spin fishing gear.

If you are an avid fly fisherman we do recommend booking either this full day float trip or our Delta Clearwater Trophy grayling trip! If you just want to tag along with your fishing husband or friends we can combine this tour with our Scenic Wilderness River Float/Raft tour and you can join as a non-fishing guest at a lower rate!

While the Chena River is a blue ribbon, catch & release  Arctic grayling fishery, it also has a run of King salmon (chinook) during July and Chum salmon in July/August. The fishing for salmon is closed in the head waters that we float, however during this salmon run the fishing with beads for Arctic grayling can be phenomenal and it’s a spectacle in itself to see these migrating salmon spawn after their almost 1,000 mile journey up the wild Yukon and Tanana Rivers! Its something you will always remember!

The Chena River is a class 1-2 river that provides for a gentle relaxing float through the Chena- and White Mountains ranges. The Chena River State Recreation area is home to wildlife such as moose, beaver, bald & golden eagles, water fowl, and wolf. Also grizzly and black bears inhabit this country, though seldom seen.

We choose our fishing float trips and wade fishing tours to be different on any given day, depending on current conditions and our local knowledge to guarantee you the best to date fishing available in Fairbanks. This can also include switching to the Chatanika River a very similar and intimate clear water river to maximize your experience. All our fishing float trips are limited to 4 anglers per boat.

Tour Schedule: Our tour times include hotel pick ups/transportation (80miles round trip), boat handling, and outfitting you for this tour. You will be on the river for about 3h on a half day tour and 6-7h on a full day tour (depending on water flow rates). If you choose to drive yourself you meet us at Compeau trailhead parking lot (MP29 Chena Hotsprings Road) at 9am (half or full day tour) or 5pm (half day evening tour), and you will be off the river at 12:30-1pm or 8:30-9pm (morning/evening half day tour respectively) or 5pm on a full day tour. For any more questions call our office at 1 800 819 0737.

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• Transportation: Hotel pick-up and drop-off included (80mile round trip)!
• Guide/Boat captain (max. 4anglers/Raft)
• Fishing gear
• Breathable stocking foot chest waders
• Light lunch snack (salami & cheese snack/chips/bottled water)
• Safety equipment (life vest,…)
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• Alaska sport fishing license (see below info where to buy)
• Guide gratuities
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• Alaska Sport Fishing License (Buy online at: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/Store/)
• Raincoat, hat, sunglasses, socks
• Extra snacks
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BUY your FISHING LICENSE ONLINE here:  http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/Store/

OR  you can also buy physical licenses at these stores (make sure to check for opening/holiday hours):  Big Ray’s, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Frontier Outfitters, Walmart.

Online Purchase Instructions:  Buying a fishing license online is a simple process: Each participating Angler 16 years or older in age, is required to carry a valid Alaskan fishing license with them while fishing (no exceptions). You will only need a 1 day (24h) sport fishing license. You do NOT need a king salmon stamp. Day licenses are $15. After buying your license online you receive an email from Alaska Fish and Game (ADFG) with the electronic (pdf) copy of your license. You can also still print out the license or you can simply save them on your phone. You will need to save the license in order to sign the license, but also to be able to still pull it up when you do not have cell/data reception in remote ice fishing locations. To save, either take a screenshot or save a copy to your “files” app on your phone. Bring a picture ID and the fishing license with you on the tour.

Licenses still need to be signed:  To sign on your phone use the edit – pencil/draw function and sign using your fingertip. Only signed licenses with the accurate date & time (24h from start time of tour) are accepted.

Be aware:  It is your responsibility to acquire and provide a valid Alaskan fishing license when asked by a guide, wild life trooper (game warden), park ranger, or any other legal authority. Failing to provide the fishing license can result in being denied participation in a tour, being fined, or denied the future ability to acquire a valid fishing license in Alaska.

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Get on board! A fishing trip you won’t forget on this beautiful Alaskan river, famous for its crystal clear waters and huge Arctic grayling! Book your spot on this sought-after Interior Alaskan fishing adventure!

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Fly-In Fishing Trips With All Alaska Outdoors

All Alaska Outdoors Lodge is an angler’s paradise. Situated on an incredible lake fed by crystal clear snow-fed streams and surrounded by stunning mountain peaks, this is a place where dreams are made real. This isn’t your typical fishing at the reservoir outside of town. Here, we offer several remote, fly-in fishing trips and packages. These guided fishing trips take you deep into the Alaskan wilderness, and give you access to some of the most robust fish populations in the world.

No better way to understand the Ultimate Expedition Fly In fishing trip or what a Week long experience at All Alaska Outdoors can provide. Watch these amazing videos for some real entertainment.

Experience The “Ultimate Expedition” With Our Team

Alaska isn’t called “The Great Land” for no reason, and there may be no better way to explore this land than with our fly-in fishing trips. These trips will take you over rugged mountains, past active volcanoes, and next to spectacular glaciers to get you close to the remote and robust fish populations that Alaska is so well known for among anglers.

We know when and where to take you to find incredible Salmon, Dolly Varden, Grayling, Northern Pike, and more. Depending on when in the season you visit us, we’ll take you to the best fishing spots South Central Alaska. Also, due to the nature of remote travel and fishing, there’s always a possibility of encountering other wildlife, like the native brown and black bears. Our fly-in trips are a once in a lifetime experience, so book yours today.

The Ultimate Expedition is the premier fly in fishing trip that we offer. On this trip the Plane, Pilot and Guide stay with you for the entire day. It is a multi location trip. The species we will target will vary depending on the season. At times limit catches of salmon will be available, though the gist of this trip is experiential, and it should not be booked with strictly catch and kill in mind. This is an excellent trip for those wishing to fly fish, whether experienced or not. Spinning gear will also be provided for those not wishing to tackle the task of fly fishing.

Parties of four or five will be exclusive to your group. (Parties of five will have weight restrictions of no more than 1000 pound total) parties of 1,2 or 3 persons will be combined with other small parties.

Float Plane Fly-In Fishing Trip

Our float plane fly-in trips are an excellent choice for a family vacation and anyone wanting to explore remote river fishing. Depending on what part of the season your trip is, our float plane can take you to either Wolverine Creek or the Kustatan River. From mid-June to late-July, the Wolverine Creek trips offer fantastic Sockeye Salmon fishing on this small, clear creek. This destination is great for children as there is a lot of wildlife to see including bear viewing from a safe distance.

From late July, great fishing can still be found in Wolverine Creek and things also start to pick up at the Kustatan River. This fishery offers incredible Silver Salmon fishing that you can catch with light tackle and spin rods. However, if you prefer fly fishing, just bring your 7-or-8 weight fly rod to enjoy a great day of fishing.

Crescent Lake Fly-In Fishing Trip & Bear Viewing

Crescent Lake is one of our favorite mountain lakes in Alaska. While it may well be one of the most beautiful places on earth, this lake also provides a healthy brown bear population and great fishing for Lake Trout. Later in the year, the fishing for Dollies and Silvers also makes this a popular Alaska ecotour package. You’ll also have the chance to check out Alaskan brown bears, many with cubs, in comfortable eighteen-foot aluminum boats. This is one of the best trips we offer for Alaska bear viewing, and it’s affordable!

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We offer fully guided, outfitted, all inclusive Alaska fishing float trips on remote Lake Creek. Our trip packages include round trip float plane charter from Anchorage, Alaska. Our summer season fills quickly! Get your foot in the door early for this coming summer. You can request further information on our float trips, or book your trip by filling our our secure online information request form . We offer the highest quality, best service and all inclusive Alaska float trip packages.

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Alaska Rainbow Adventures

Lodging Details Lodging during your stay with Alaska Rainbow Adventures is provided in high-end water/wind-proof tents, custom-built in Alaska specifically for this operation. Each of these custom tents is equipped with comfortable cots and chairs and will keep you dry and warm during your visit. A custom-built tent is built for each trip, capable of holding the entire group for dining or general socializing. All guests are welcome to hang out in this common space for drinks, fly tying, and socializing. Each day after fishing, you will arrive at your designated campsite for the evening, where you may assist the Alaska Rainbow Adventures staff make camp while they prepare all the additional amenities for your evening stay. A private portable bathroom will be set up each night, which includes a shower. While this is a rustic camping trip for anglers seeking a true backcountry experience, the staff takes all necessary steps to make you feel as comfortable as possible during your stay.

Food and Beverages Breakfast includes hearty scrambles, eggs benedict, and pancakes, along with camp coffee/tea to kick off your day. Lunch is provided each day on the water by your guides, with dinner held each evening after you have arrived in camp. Dinners include hearty portions of freshly caught salmon, meats, pasta dishes, burgers, and stir-fries, leaving you full and ready for the next day on the water. Alaska Rainbow Adventures can also accommodate menu preferences and vegetarian diets if mentioned in advance.

Typical Length of Stay Standard float trips are seven (7) nights / seven (7) fishing days, but shorter or extended trips can be accommodated. Please call Yellow Dog for details and scheduling.

Non-Angling Activities and Options While Alaska Rainbow Adventures is primarily a fishing operation, the staff does offer bear viewing float trips and scenic floats based on preferences and time frame for your group. Please contact Yellow Dog to learn more.

Internet / Communications There is no internet connection during your on-river adventure with Alaska Rainbow Adventures. The staff is equipped with satellite phones in case of an emergency.

How To Get There Your trip starts upon arrival into Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC), whereupon you will then take a short flight to King Salmon, Dillingham, Illiamna, or Bethel for your charter flight. Upon arrival at the airports listed, you will board a smaller charter floatplane that will transfer you to your launching point with Alaska Rainbow Adventures.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times In Anchorage, you will take your flight out to King Salmon, Dillingham, Bethel, or Illiamna typically on the morning of your float trip departure. If you cannot arrive in Anchorage until later in the day (which can occur with cross-country flights), Yellow Dog can assist you with overnight accommodations for the evening prior to your trip. Please call Yellow Dog for details.

Documents Required Photo identification is required by airlines to purchase your Alaska Fishing License. Licenses can be purchased on the first day of your trip or online before your trip by visiting this website: Alaska Department of Fish and Game .

Travel Arrangements Yellow Dog provides airline reservations ad ticketing assistance through etcTravel Group, and a full-service airline logistics agent that can help book airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more. You can click here to request a quote or contact Yellow Dog for more information at 406-585-8667. etcTravel Group offers dedicated support services for all Yellow Dog clients. Service fees may apply when booking or researching tickets, and etcTravel will discuss this with you before sending quotes. 

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General Information With years of experience on many of the best waters in the entire state, Alaska Rainbow Adventures will leave you wanting more each day. With trips on some of the big-named rivers including the Goodnews, Alagnak, Togiak, American, Moraine Creek, Lake Creek, and Talachulitna, each trip is custom-tailored to focus on what you would like to accomplish during your visit. You will have the option to choose from three different float trip packages during your stay. Each package offers different levels of service and amenities on your float. On some waters, all three service levels are available, while on others, due to accessibility and logistics, only what is called the “Intimate Rivers” trips are offered.

Fisherman’s Deluxe Package This package features a two-to-one guest-to-guide ratio, with two anglers and their guide floating the river in custom-built drifter rafts. A separate gear boat precedes you downriver, carrying much of the gear and setting up camp before you arrive.

Standard Deluxe Package The Standard Deluxe option offers the same excellent accommodations outlined in the Fisherman’s Deluxe, but with a two or three-to-one guest-to-guide ratio.  With this package, there is no gear boat and everyone helps set up camp.

Intimate Rivers Package The Intimate Rivers float trips are usually on smaller waters and provide fewer creature comforts than the other packages. Availability depends on the particular river you choose to float.

Boats and Equipment  After years of experience running Alaskan river drainages, Alaska Rainbow Adventures is outfitted with only the best rafts and catarafts for your multi-day float. Vessels used include great crafts from top names like Sotar and Aire, ranging from 14 to 18 feet, depending on the chosen river for your trip. Each raft is equipped with a custom-built frame, floor, and padded high back seats for your comfort. It is recommended that anglers bring all of their own gear and equipment, including rods, reels, wading boots, flies, and all terminal tackle.

Package Rates Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. All prices listed below are per person and quoted in US dollars. Trips of any length can be arranged, so please call Yellow Dog for details and custom package pricing.

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Alaska Rainbow Adventures Camping Packages (Bristol Bay, Alaska) TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all trip packages, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. For cancellations, all deposits and payments are non-refundable. In no event will the operator or Yellow Dog be responsible for any cancellation of services due to inclement weather, any event of force majeure, airline delays or flight cancellations, or any other reason beyond the control of the lodge. Because of the operator’s no refund and no credit policy, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for your trip. The operator will not refund payments in the event of poor weather. If your flights are cancelled and connections are missed, the operator and Yellow Dog are not responsible for alternative travel arrangements including flights, hotels, meals and any other expenses incurred. If a cancelled package is resold by either the operator or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a full refund will be issued minus a $100.00 per person cancellation fee charged by Yellow Dog. In the event that Alaska Rainbow Adventures cancels for reasons within their control and the trip cannot be rescheduled, a full refund will be made as soon as possible. If the outfitter cancels for reasons out of their control, then they will be happy to reschedule for the earliest available date. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. Once again, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance these Alaska packages.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings   Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to [email protected] to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to [email protected] for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715 

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT.