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Fall fishing on Alaska's Kanektok and Goodnews Rivers with Alaska Rainbow Adventures

Late Season on the Kanektok and Goodnews Rivers in Southwest Alaska.

Posted on August 15, 2024October 7, 2025 by guides@akrainbow.com

Late August and into September are excellent times to experience the Kanektok and Goodnews Rivers. You can expect a fantastic fishing adventure with Alaska Rainbow Adventures.

What to Expect:

  • Thrilling Coho Salmon Fishing: This is the prime time for Coho salmon. They’re aggressive and provide exciting action. Both rivers are renowned for their Coho runs. This is the prime time for Coho salmon fishing, with both rivers teeming with these acrobatic fish. Expect fast-paced action as they aggressively strike your flies.
  • Diverse Fish Species: While Coho are the stars, you’ll also have opportunities to catch Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic Char, and Grayling.  
  • Leopard Rainbow Trout: These stunning fish are always a target, and late August is no exception. They’re known for their aggressive feeding and impressive size.
  • Dolly Varden: A consistent catch throughout the season, Dolly Varden will provide innumerable additional fishing opportunities.
  • Stunning Wilderness: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness. The Alaskan wilderness is at its best in late August. Expect stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and a sense of solitude.
  • Experienced Guides: Alaska Rainbow Adventures is known for its knowledgeable, professional, and experienced guides. They have the local knowledge to put you on fish and ensure a safe and successful trip.
  • Comfortable Accommodations: Enjoy their comfortable camping setups far above typical float trip offerings.

Specific Considerations for Late August:

  • Weather: While generally pleasant, be prepared for potential rain showers and cooler temperatures, especially in the evenings.
  • Insect Activity: Mosquitoes might still be present, so bring appropriate repellent.
  • Fish Behavior: As the season progresses, fish can become more selective. Your guides will have the expertise to adapt your tactics accordingly.

A late August float fishing trip on the Kanektok and Goodnews Rivers promises an unforgettable experience. The abundant fish, stunning scenery, and expert guidance from the Alaska Rainbow Adventures crew make it a top choice for anglers.

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Step into the current with Alaska Rainbow Adventures and you're stepping into the real Alaska — not the polished lodge version, not the brochure fantasy. For more than three decades, we've run rivers the way they're meant to be run: the Kanektok, Goodnews, Alagnak, Moraine, Arolik, and Togiak. Wild water. Wild fish. Country that doesn't bend for anyone.

This whole thing started with one guide, Paul Hansen, chasing the kind of days that get under your skin and stay there. A mouse‑eat in the half‑light. A bend in the river no one else will see that day. A rainbow flashing in the sun like it owns the place. Those moments hit you in the ribs and remind you why you came north. That feeling is the reason we're still out here.

Our trips are built the way Alaska demands: small groups, real wilderness, and gear that holds up when the weather decides to test you. Big tents you can stand in. Hot meals cooked beside the river. Guides who know every braid and every mood swing these waters can throw. With exclusive USFWS permits and miles of river to ourselves, every float is unhurried, unfiltered, and honest.

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