Float Fishing in Alaska: What is the fascination?

When you are hearing about fishing in Alaska, there seem to be many options of how to do it but by far the best is the scenic float fishing trip. Whichever river you're on, floating is the way to go. When you are staying at a fishing lodge, you just don't quite get away from the crowds or really get the feeling you are "getting away from it all." When you take a jet boat, the quiet stillness of nature is disrupted and so are the fish making for a less than ideal trip. A float trip is much more intimate. You get away from all the crowds, towns, people, noise and just focus on the fishing. The fishing on a float trip in Alaska is the most productive fishing you can get. You are covering large stretches of water (but not so fast that the fish can't catch you) and because there is no motor, the fish are undisturbed by your presence. Because of how quiet floating is, you also get unique candids of the wildlife where you are fishing, which really is rare and spectacular. To start planning your own float trip in Alaska click here. See you on the river!

Well, it is finally springtime and time to start getting into the fishing state of mind. In Alaska, we are starting to get our rods dusted off after a long winter, tying some new flies, and starting to get some open water. Although it it too cold for there to be any good fishing (besides those lucky guys starting to get into some Steelhead in the Southeast), now is the perfect time to start practicing our casts and nailing the fundamentals so we can do some seriously productive fishing this summer. Just to get you excited, here are some awesome pictures from some of our trips last year in Alaska on the Chena, Delta Clearwater, Alagnak, Gulkana and Talachulitna Rivers.

Bear on Alagnak river Alaska

Arctic Grayling Fishing Alaska

Moose Alaska

Fishing Chena River Alaska

Fishing Alaska

Fish Alaska

Fishing Alaska

Salmon Fishing Alaska

Fishing Alaska

Bald Eagle Alaska

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Fishing Alaska

Camping Alaska

King Salmon Fishing Alaska

Float trip Alaska

Rainbow Trout Fishing Alaska

Alaska Salmon Run

Lake Trout Fishing Alaska

Rainbow Trout Alaska

Fish Alaska

Fish Alaska

King Salmon Alaska

Float trip Alaska

King salmon Fishing Alaska

Alaska Fishing

Alaska Camping

Salmon Fishing Alaska

  So as I was scanning the web for cool Alaska stuff, I came across this directory. It is a really great resource for Fishing in Alaska. they have great forums about freshwater fishing and fly fishing in Alaska and even on fly tying for Alaskan fish species.

Camping Alaska

 They have info on what gear to use and some reviews and basically everything you need to know about Alaska before planning your Alaskan adventure or even for those who are just dreaming of their future trip.

One really exciting place that most fisherman dream of and wildlife photographers drool over, is the Alagnak River in Western Alaska. The fishing is amazing and you are truly out in the middle of nowhere.

Wildlife Alaska

To get to the Alagnak there is only one way: a bush flight. You land on the river and then it's just you and the wilderness for the next 9 days. You do of course have to share the river with some other fishermen,(pictured right) but there are so many fish, these majestic giants go about their fishing and leave you to go about yours. Needless to say this is an exciting trip for even those who don't fish because you are surrounded by wildlife. These are the trips national geographics are made of!

Wildlife Alaska

This is one of my favorite trips to do in Alaska whether I have my fishing rod or just my camera. If you want to see an awesome video of the Alagnak, you can send an email with your mailing address and get a free video from trips in Alaska. If you were looking for a trip to on this river, you can contact the same guide service. They do not have this trip advertised but it is worth asking about because it is one of the best trips you will ever go on!


See you in the Great Outdoors!

Alaska Sunset

Hey all you anglers! OK, so here is something I thought you all might find interesting. Anyone planning a fishing trip in Alaska better go and get themselves a new pair of wading boots before you get up there.

Alaska Salmon

Alaska has just switched the law starting this 2012 fishing season that felt soled wading shoes are outlawed! That means start getting used to those rubber soled boots. While many people will argue that it really isn't necessary, with so many people coming in to fish from other places, you never know what could be introduced to the rivers in Alaska without anyone realizing what they have done. Ultimately, I think the switch from felt soles to...well, not felt soles, will prove a great way to keep fishing in Alaska the way it should be and keep the fish happy and healthy.

(what you also may want to think about, is if your usual fishing area is still allowing felt soled boots, buy some while you are in Alaska. All the shops will be cleaning house of their felt soled boots and it might be a great chance to get top of the line boots at closeout prices!)

If you are looking for a a new felt alternative boot but not sure where to turn, I would say the best thing to do is ask around or look on forums to see what people are saying.


*If you wanted to go on a guided trip with my company, or for more pictures and information regarding fishing trips in Alaska, you should visit our website as this blog is for information and entertainment purposes.

Fishing in Alaska - Info about the Gulkana, Chena, and Delta Clearwater

Gulkana River King Salmon, Alaska

So here we are, at the beginning of the year, getting ready for the next season of fishing, floating, photography, and camping in Alaska. 

Gulkana Rainbow, Alaska

Last year was an exceptional season! Although we combated low water levels and lower numbers of King Salmon early on in the Alaskan season on the Gulkana, that didn't stop us from having one of the best seasons ever! You should keep in mind of course that "lower numbers" of King Salmon on the Gulkana river in Alaska just meant we had to work a little harder to catch them. We still made out just fine and with all the world-class Alaska Rainbows, Sockeye Salmon, and the always aggressive Arctic Grayling, were still getting in some serious fishing.

Now we are looking ahead to this shining new fishing season in Alaska and what it may have in store for us! The Gulkana was looking good on the Alaska Fish and Game website for the end of last year and they will start to let us know again what is going on there as soon as they are defrosted. Make sure to check the Fishing Report for the Gulkana River to stay updated on the fishing there. Sockeye Salmon had their numbers WAY up last year and we are hoping to see this again. I would also recommend checking out the run timing for the Gulkana while making your plans for any fishing trips this summer. 

For anyone who is thinking of staying a little closer to town (in the Fairbanks, Interior Alaska area), there are also the Chena river and the Delta Clearwater that offer authentic Alaska experiences as far as fishing, solidarity, wildlife, and grandeur while being close enough to towns and roads that one-night, one day, and even half day trips are no problem.

Gulkana Arctic Grayling, Alaska

The Chena river is actually a really cool river for people who are beginners at fishing or people coming up with their family because the Grayling are so plentiful and so aggressive, that with the right kind of fly or lure, you are sure to get one if you just get in the right spots. That is not to say it is not a fun spot for the more experienced fisherman. With the water being so clear, you can see the fish fairly well and it is always a fun challenge to spot your fish and then use your skills to lure him up to your fly. It really makes the fishing feel a lot less like guess work and you can really focus on your technique and see how the fish are responding to each different fly or lure and each different casting style. The same goes for the Clearwater. That river is also super clear and the Arctic Grayling there get absolutely enormous. The Clearwater takes a little more time to get down and is normally at least a one-nighter. 




*If you wanted to go on a guided trip with my company, or for more pictures and information regarding fishing trips in Alaska, you should visit our website as this blog is for information and entertainment purposes.