Moraine Creek Float Fishing Trips

Are you ready for an unforgettable Alaskan adventure? Let us tell you about a Moraine Creek float fishing trip with Alaska Rainbow Adventures. This isn't your typical river float where you just drift all day; think of it as a strategic journey! We comfortably transport ourselves and our gear over about 16 miles of river using our high-quality rafts, moving strategically from one amazing Alaska fly fishing hotspot to the next. You'll spend a significant amount of time wading, giving you that hands-on connection with the river, and sometimes, we even stay in the same fantastic camp for a couple of nights to truly maximize the rainbow trout fishing.

You might have heard that Moraine Creek is quite popular, and it's true! However, don't let that deter you. What makes the Moraine truly special is the sheer abundance of sockeye salmon. This massive influx of salmon draws in some seriously large, hungry trophy rainbow trout from nearby lakes like Kukaklek, leading to consistently high success rates for anglers. And for those who, like us, love a little extra adventure, the Moraine offers unparalleled opportunities to view and photograph brown bears right in their natural habitat, feasting on this incredible resource – so absolutely be sure to bring your camera! This trip is truly a dream for wildlife photographers as well.

While the Moraine is open for a long season (June 8 to October 31), we specifically focus our guided Alaska fishing trips around the middle of August. Why then? Because that's typically when the egg drop is at its peak, and the fly fishing for big rainbows is simply phenomenal! For the best luck, we'll be relying heavily on 6mm and 8mm beads. It always pays to have a wide variety of colors and sizes – we'll help you dial it in for the day, but bringing a diverse range is a smart and inexpensive plan. And yes, having some flesh flies and streamers on hand is always a good idea too. You'll find the rainbows in Moraine Creek are long-lived and savvy; some show off their battle scars from being hooked multiple times! We've seen firsthand how using pegged eggs significantly helps protect these incredible fish from hook-related mortality.

You can't precisely predict how many other folks you'll see on the Moraine on any given day, but what you can absolutely count on is catching numerous trophy rainbow trout, and perhaps even that truly epic "fish of a lifetime." Another cool thing we get to do on our float trips, which lodge guests rarely experience, is fish before and after the daily plane traffic. This means you'll often have the river to yourself, or nearly so, with just us and your fellow anglers – it's a completely different, more intimate vibe. Our Moraine Creek adventures typically kick off from King Salmon, Alaska, where we'll meet up to begin your journey into this incredible fishery.

When it comes to where you'll be bunking for the night, we take your comfort seriously. While we are in the remote wilderness, our well-appointed camps feature comfortable tents for two, each set up with cots and chairs. And for those necessary moments, we make sure there's a dedicated privacy tent too! For tents, we exclusively use Alaska-made tents; their durability in our unique conditions is just one of the myriad of things we've gleaned from over thirty years of guiding Alaska's preeminent float fishing trips. For your peace of mind and safety, all our Moraine Creek camps are protected with an electric fence.

Ready to experience the best Moraine Creek fishing trip can offer you? Contact Alaska Rainbow Adventures today to book your adventure!