The 2026 season has been an unusually wet one across much of Southwest Alaska. For Alaska Rainbow Adventures, the rain itself hasn’t necessarily been the biggest challenge. Our trips are wilderness float trips. Rain is part of traveling and fishing in Southwest Alaska. The bigger issue has often been flying weather. A Rainy Day and…
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Goodnews River Alaska Float Fishing | August Coho, Rainbow Trout & More
August on the Goodnews River There are few places in Alaska where you can spend a week pursuing multiple world-class sportfish species while floating through a landscape that remains remarkably unchanged. August on the Goodnews River is one of those places. By August, the Goodnews River is in its prime. Coho salmon enter the river…
What to Pack for Your Alaska Fishing Adventure
Headline: Packing for Paradise: Essential Gear for Your Alaska Float Fishing Adventure So, you’ve booked your Alaska float fishing adventure with Alaska Rainbow Adventures – congratulations! You’re in for an experience of a lifetime on legendary rivers like the Kanektok, Goodnews, and Arolik. Now comes the practical part: packing. Alaska’s weather is famously unpredictable, often…



