Let’s be straight about something: Moraine Creek in Katmai National Preserve is not a secret. Multiple lodges fly clients there daily. Other float operators run trips. DIY rafters access it. Some sources estimate dozens of anglers on peak days during the August salmon spawn. The creek is popular because it delivers consistently massive rainbow trout,…
Why We Do Trips the Way We Do Spend a week on any of the Epic Alaska float trip waters we can take you to, and you’ll understand something that took us decades to refine: the wilderness already provides all the challenge you need. The river, the weather, the miles, the daylight that never really…
A lot of anglers dream about Alaska but hesitate because they don’t have a partner ready to commit to a float trip. It’s understandable—but unnecessary. Some of the strongest, most memorable guests we’ve ever had stepped off the floatplane alone. Here’s the truth: on these rivers, you’re never really solo. Our boats carry two anglers,…
In the heart of Southwest Alaska, where the Ahklun Mountains meet Bristol Bay, lies one of North America’s most remarkable wilderness sanctuaries. The Togiak National Wildlife Refuge sprawls across 4.7 million acres—an expanse the size of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined—encompassing a landscape so diverse and pristine that it defines what true wilderness means in…
On Southwest Alaska’s rivers, you need a fly that sinks fast, fishes itself, and survives log jams. The Dolly Llama delivers on all three counts, which is why it’s overtaken even the legendary Egg Sucking Leech as the go-to pattern on Alaska Rainbow Adventures floats from the Kanektok to the Arolik. This articulated predator is…
Remote, unspoiled, and accessible only by floatplane—the wild rivers of Southwest Alaska’s Bristol Bay region represent some of the finest trout fishing on earth. The Alagnak River flows through wilderness that has supported salmon runs and trophy rainbow trout for thousands of years. This is leopard rainbow country, where heavily spotted trout grow to massive…
When planning a fall float trip the end of August or during early to mid-September on either the Goodnews River or the Kanektok Rivers in Alaska, there are several important factors to consider that can help you choose the best experience for your adventure. Target Species and Fishing Focus:Both rivers are fantastic for fishing, particularly…