THE GREATEST WILDERNESS FLOATS ON PLANET EARTH
We offer float trips on The Kanektok (Chosen), Goodnews, and Arolik Rivers in Southwest Alaska. With a continuously operating permit in Togiak National Wildlife Refuge since 1984 we cater trips at the highest levels of expectations and dreams.
We spare no expense to ensure our clients have the greatest experience. Streamside accommodations that create the most comfortable camping experience, a full menu including dutch oven desserts, and custom-made rafts with custom frames that carry our custom camp to a remote trout paradise!
Guided Fly-in Float Fishing Trips in Alaska
Come join us for unreal Leopard Rainbow fishing, unparalleled Salmon numbers, trophy Dolly Varden and pristine wilderness on our 7 day 6 night float trip! Now booking for 2025 and beyond.
Goodnews river Float Trip
Next available Goodnews Float Trip is Sept 4-11 2025
Kanektok river Float Trip
Next available Kanektok Float Trip is July 14-20 2025
About our Southwest Alaska Float Fishing Trips
Southwest Alaska boasts a multitude of extraordinary attributes: the legendary salmon runs, awe-inspiring untamed landscapes with expansive panoramic views, the presence of majestic bears and other awe-inspiring wildlife, and the opportunity for trophy rainbow trout fishing. And now, you have the chance to immerse yourself in all these wonders through our exceptionally exclusive float trips.
Our selected streams lie within the pristine Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, where only seven permitted outfitters are allowed. Picture a sprawling 6-million-acre wilderness area, which is ten times the size of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or the combined size of New Jersey and Connecticut, all with just a handful of outfitters and guides. Each trip holds a unique permit for specific dates, ensuring that you won’t encounter any other outfits or much human contact of any kind.
The result? An unparalleled wilderness float fishing experience that ranks as one of the most enchanting on Earth. Don’t just take our word for it – explore what our satisfied guests have to say, and join us in escaping to this angler’s paradise.
Alaska Float Fishing Booking availability 2025
Now Booking for Goodnews and Kanektok Dates Summer 2025 and beyond!
All dates are for 6 guests maximum. Our permit only allows 6 people per trip, and the start date listed is the day guests fly to the put in and begin their trip for 7 days and six nights. We provide the bush flights to the put in as well as the flights back to Bethel from the take out. The trip cost covers these flights and the guided fishing, but does not provide commercial flights to and from Bethel, AK. Guests are required to have a valid Alaska sport fishing license, and gratuity for the guides is typically at 10-15% of total trip cost.
Things that the trip cost does not include: the commercial flights to and from Alaska, the fishing license, gratuity, the first night stay in Bethel (our float plane service provides a bed at a pro-rated cost) gratuity for the bush pilot, any food costs while traveling.
| Trip | Availability |
|---|---|
| 7 Day 6 Night Kanektok River July 14 – 20 | 3 SEATS AVAILABLE! |
| 7 Day 6 Night Kanektok River July 22 – 28 | BOOKED |
| 10 Day 9 Night Beyond the Chosen Float Aug 3 – 12 | BOOKED |
| 7 Day 6 Night Kanektok River August 1 – 7 | BOOKED |
| 7 Day 6 Night Kanektok River August 7 – 13 | BOOKED |
| 6 Day 5 Night Arolik River August 14 – 20 | 4 SEATS AVAILABLE! |
| 7 Day 6 Night Kanektok River August 17 – 23 | BOOKED |
| 7 Day 6 Night Goodnews River August 22 – 28 | BOOKED |
| 7 Day 6 Night Kanektok River August 25 – 31 | BOOKED |
| 7 Day 6 Night Goodnews River Sept 4 – 10 | 6 SEATS AVAILABLE! |
| 7 Day 6 Night Kanektok River Sept 6 – 12 | BOOKED |
Book your fly fishing float Trip in Alaska
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Alaska Fly Fishing Frequently Asked Questions
You can expect to see all 5 species of Pacific Salmon including King Salmon, Pink Salmon, Red Salmon, Chum Salmon, and Silver Salmon. Our participants often catch Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic Char, and trophy Rainbow Trout.
Use our Alaska Float Trip Gear List made with our 6-night, 7-day trips in mind. We will supply you with all the gear such as your pole and flies to fish with, along with luxurious meals. You ensure you bring comfortable rain gear, waders, a sleeping bag, synthetic clothing, and toiletries.
Commercial flights to and from Alaska, your Alaskan fishing license, gratuity for your guide, first-night stay in Bethel (our float plane service provides a bed at a pro-rated cost), gratuity for the bush pilot, and any food costs while traveling are not included with your costs to book our Alaska Fly Fishing Trips.
All dates for Alaskan Fly Fishing are for 6 guests maximum. Our permit only allows 6 people per trip, and the start date listed is the day guests fly to the put-in location and begin their trip for 7 days and six nights.
Bush flights to and from Bethel, Alaska, to our put-in and drop-off location are covered with your booking. Your payment does not provide commercial flights to and from Bethel.
Yes. All guests on our Alaskan fishing trips are required to have a valid Alaska Sport Fishing License.
Gratuity for the fly fishing guides on our Fly-In Alaska Fly Fishing Trips is typically 10-15% of the total trip cost. Don’t forget to tip your Bush Plane Pilot and that cash is preferred too!