Why Our Camp Systems MatterAlaska doesn’t care about your plans. Out here, weather is a living thing—unpredictable, fast-moving, and capable of reshaping a day in minutes. On a multi-day wilderness float, you’re not dipping in and out of the elements. You’re living in them. A bluebird morning can turn into a cold front by lunch….
After three decades of guiding in Southwest Alaska, I’ve noticed something interesting: the decision to book a wilderness float trip isn’t just about wanting to catch fish. It’s about feeling ready for something different — something real. The Trust Factor People spend months researching Alaska fishing. They compare lodges, scroll through photos, read reviews. But…
The Arithmetic of the River Why 65 Isn’t 45 I’ve been guiding anglers in Southwest Alaska since 1993. That’s over three decades of watching people step out of float planes onto remote gravel bars, and there’s one thing I hear more than anything else: “I should have done this twenty years ago.” They’re not wrong….
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,…