Float Fly Fishing - Alaska

Alaska has so many great fishing rivers and streamsspecially the Yukon-Kuskokwin Delta. The delta
that run for miles that float fly fishing Alaska is thetributaries are an excellent fishery for salmon and trout.
way to go. There are many outfitters that can provideParticularly in August and September when Coho
this service. The float season is short in Alaska but thesalmon begin to run and trout fishing picks up. There
days are long.are many outfitters in the region with guides but one
Alaska is divided into five different fishing regions. Mostoutfitter is truly for the outdoorsmen. Pa Pa Bear
float trips are located into two of those. First, the BristolAdventures offers seven different rivers to fish each
Bay Fishing Region where most float trips are on thewith its own characteristics. But he only supplies the
Alagnak River and Moraine Creek. Both are excellentboat and the floatplane transport to the put-in. You
fisheries for rainbow and brown trout. Catch andmust supply all the rest, tackle, camping gear, food and
release is highly encouraged if not mandated by mostthe expertise to handle a raft in possibly rough water.
float trips. The majority of float trips last six days andFor the expert fisherman it is a chance to truly get
camping out is the mode of lodging, although theaway from the crowds and save a few dollars too.
amenities are five star. The average cost of theseMost of his trips run in the $1,400 range. But again
float trips is $3,200.00 per person and include airthese trips are not for the faint of heart. Portage is
transport from King Salmon via floatplane to therequired on some rivers and there is a weight limit of
respective lodge and all meals, many gourmet, and all1200 lbs for 2 to 3 people including the camping gear,
necessary camping gear. Full service is the calling cardtackle, food and the people themselves.
for float trips.Alaska float fly fishing is varied and expansive. It allows
You don't have so be an expert fly fisherman to enjoythe angler opportunities to fish for Artic char, grayling,
these trips. Whatever your skill level from rankDolly Varden, Redbands and five different species of
beginner to average skills you will catch fish and learnsalmon. The Pink salmon also known as Humpy
more about fly fishing in the bargain.comes upstream every even year.
The next region I will discuss is the Interior Region,