Alaska must be one of, if not the best location within the world to catch Salmon. The sheer numbers and size of Salmon shocks even the most travelled of anglers.
The Ayakulik River is located within the Kodiak National Wildlife Park, 125 miles southwest of the town of Kodiak on Kodiak Island. It is just perfect for fly fishing, about 30 yards wide with average depths between 3 to 4 feet and deep pools every 200 yards. The crystal clear water and the lack of vegetation on the banks make it one of the best rivers we have ever seen or fished. The terrain is fairly easy to walk, although expect to walk two to four miles per day fishing along the way. There are some skiffs available but the fishing is mainly all done from the shore. Catch statistics for the lodge are simply amazing, with weekly catches in excess of 300 King Salmon being the norm for only 12 anglers.
Salmon available are King, Sockeye and Steelhead in June and Coho, Silver, Pinks, Char and Steelhead in August. We have two lodges at this remote location on the mouth of the Ayakulik River. Each lodge can accommodate 6 anglers and although basic, come complete with hot showers, mains electricity and is full board withfhearty home cooked meals comprising of beef, turkey, ribs and of course plenty of fresh fish. Another great thing about this location is it is blessed with an almost total lack of mosquitoes and other insects.
FISHING METHODS
Freshwater Fly Fishing, Spinning
SPECIES TO CATCH
King / Chinook Salmon
Season: June to July
Peak: Jun. 3 to Jul. 15
Weight: 15 lb to 50 lb
Average Weight: 30 lb
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Coho / Silver Salmon
Season: July to September
Peak: Aug. 20 to Nov. 15
Weight: 8 lb to 20 lb
Average Weight: 12lb
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Sockeye / Red Salmon
Season: June to August
Peak: May 25 to Aug. 28
Weight: 4 lb to 10 lb
Average Weight: 5 lb
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Pink Salmon
Season: August to September
Peak: Jul. 20 to Sept. 25
Weight: 1 lb to 6 lb
Average Weight: 3 lb |
Arctic Char
Season: June to November
Peak: June 21 to Nov. 15
Weight: 1 lb to 6 lb
Average Weight: 3 lb |
Steelhead
Season: May to June
Peak: May 15 to June 20
Weight: 6 lb to 9 lb
Average Weight: 8 lb |
Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be effected by adverse weather.
TOUR INCLUDES
Flights (E), transfers, accommodation, guided fishing and fishing licences
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Meals at the Kodiak hotel, wading boots and local tips (recommendation $50 USD per day)
OPTIONS
Flight upgrades available with Continental Airlines.
VISA
Alaska operates a Visa waver programme (VWP); you are required before travel to complete an Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA) online, which is compulsory for all USA Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) travellers before boarding an air or sea carrier to the USA. For full information and to apply online visit our ESTA information page.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
No vaccinations currently required
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press however please check these requirements for changes.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is no additional airport departure tax when leaving Alaska
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Seattle (approx 9 hrs) Seattle - Anchorage (approx 3 hrs) Anchorage - Kodiak (approx 1 hr)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
(E) 2 checked in items 23 kg (B/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg. Most airlines permit each passenger to check in one piece of sporting luggage i.e. a rod holdall, but must not exceed 23 kg.
TRANSFER TIME
Your only transfer will be a private sea plane / helicopter ride to the camp from Kodiak (approx 60mins)
BOAT RIDES
Tours are available to order when arriving at lodge. (Daily departures)
BEAR WATCHING
Considered as one of the best places in the world to see Brown and Grizzly bears in their own natural environment.
