Gulkana River Float Trips: 6 Days/5 Nights (48

P.O. Box 74622
Fairbanks, Alaska
99707
USA
PH +1 800 818 0737 (US)
Tel.: +43 660 1426217
info@akrivertours.com
www.akrivertours.com
Gulkana River Float Trips: 6 Days/5 Nights
King-/Red-Salmon: June 15 – 19. July 2012:
Rainbow Trout: August/September 2012:
(48 river miles)
$ 1,690 per Person ($250/addl. Day)
$ 1,590 per Person ($250/addl. Day)
Included:
 Transportation 16 Pass. Van:
Fairbanks - Paxon Lake – Fairbanks
 6 Days Board (BF/LU/Dinner)
 Housing: Customized luxury-size tents: 2 clients per 4 Pers. or 3/6 Pers. tents,
 3.5” Goose-Down-Air-Mattresses (Exped Downmat 9 DLX)
 Functional Sleeping- and Dry-bags
 Fishing Equipment (Fly or Spinner, Lures)
 14ft Aire Tributary Whitewater Rafts
 6 Days Guiding (3 Clients/1 Guide)
Not Included:
Alaska Fishing License, King Salmon Stamp, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities
The Gulkana River
As a “National Wild and Scenic River” the Gulkana can be enjoyed by fishermen and non-fishermen alike. It
offers a great wilderness experience for folks of all ages! This scenic float trip covers almost 50 miles of river.
After crossing Paxson Lake on the south side of the Alaska
Range, the first 3 miles are shallow and rock class II rapids. At
the confluence of the Middle Fork, the river
begins meandering 15 miles through spruce
forests and rolling hills – home to moose,
black and grizzly bear, caribou, beaver,
eagles, and waterfowl. At river mile 18, a
canyon begins as we approach the Canyon
Rapids, commonly known as “The Falls.” A
short, well maintained portage allows us to transport some gear around the Class III-IV
rapids. The next eight miles are rocky with fast Class II water and the last 18 miles are
generally Class I waters. In this lower section, it is not uncommon to see as many as 75
bald eagles perched in the spruce and poplar trees lining the river.
King Salmon Expeditions:
Flowing south out of the massive Alaska Range the Wild and Scenic Gulkana
River, is home to Interior Alaska’s most famous King and Sockeye Salmon
fishery! Guests can experience the power of the mighty King Salmon on
either spin or fly-fishing gear. These fish average 25-35 pounds of pure
excitement!
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Our Gulkana King Salmon Adventures get you away from the crowds and into
the fish! Beginning in early June and ending July 19, we are able to offer only a
few King Salmon Adventures each season and group size is limited, so advance
reservations are necessary to secure your dates with the mighty Gulkana Kings.
Rainbow Round Up – “Trout Expedtions”:
Late summer and fall fishing on the Gulkana is not to be missed! Our
Rainbow Round-up is one of Alaska’s “best kept secrets” in terms of quality
rainbow fishing and lack of crowds! The best fishing for Trophy Rainbow
Trout is late July through September with the biggest ‘Bows caught from midAugust through September. Rainbows over 20 inches are common and some reach sizes up to the 30 inch
range!! The thousands of spawning Chinook and Sockeye Salmon have brought these large Rainbows and the
Arctic Grayling in for the action. Most of the take is from drift fishing flies in egg or leach patterns floating over
the most productive water.
Aside from big rainbows and arctic grayling, sockeye salmon are still in the river and are in great fighting
condition. If at all, other boaters are rarely seen. Bald eagles are abundant and the Nelchina Caribou Herd has
begun its annual migration through this country. The fall colors provide an impressive background for photos
with your trophy fish while the cool air has brought some relief from the long hours of the midnight sun. If you
don’t want crowds, but you do want great fishing, come see us for our Rainbow Round-up in late August and
September.
More Information: On this trip you will be fully outfitted with
the best equipment tested in the field for many years. Luxury
sized tents, 3.5”goose down air pads and specialized sleeping
bags will make your camping experience a comfortable affair
All meals we serve are of high
quality and cooked fresh on shore.
You will need to buy your Alaska fishing license (Buy online link:
https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=license.fgstore).
We take a 50% non-refundable deposit to reserve the requested dates and
trips. If you have more questions feel free to contact us by e-mail or if you
prefer, you can also send your phone number and we will call you back. We
take a 50% non-refundable deposit to reserve the requested dates and trips. If you have more questions feel
free to contact us by e-mail or if you prefer, you can also send your phone number and I will call you back.
You can also conveniently book a tour at the office of the Minnie Street B&B.
For a wide collection of photos and video follow us on Facebook or visit our website,
www.akrivertours.com, or our blog: Fishing Alaska – Wild and Free. You can also request
one of our DVDs (our new 60min movie “Fishing Off The Beaten Path!”) or ask at the
front desk to watch it at the common area of the B&B or your room.
We would be happy to make you experience fishing in Alaska the way we do it: “…Off the
beaten path!”
Tight lines,
Reinhard Neuhauser
(Owner/Guide)
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P.O. Box 74622
Fairbanks, Alaska
99707
USA
PH +1 800 818 0737 (US)
Tel.: +43 660 1426217
info@akrivertours.com
www.akrivertours.com
Talachulitna River Float Trip -7 Days/6 Nights (52 river miles):
Silver Salmon: August 6th – 12th & 16th-21st, 2012:
$ 3,250 per Person ($300/addl. Day)
Included:
 Pick up – Drop off in 16 Pass. Van at Hotel
 Transportation Waterplane:
Anchorage - Talachulitna – Anchorage
 7 Days Board (BF/LU/Dinner)
 Housing: luxury -standup-size tents: 2 clients per 4 Pers. or 3/6 Pers. tents,
 3.5” Goose-Down-Air-Mattresses (Exped Downmat 9 DLX)
 Sleeping- and Dry-bags
 Fishing Equipment (Fly or Spinner, Lures)
 14ft Aire Tributary Whitewater Rafts
 7 Days Guiding (3 Clients/1 Guide)
Not Included:
Alaska Fishing License, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities
The „Tal“ - Talachulitna River
Reachable within a 50min waterplane flight northwest of Anchorage the Talachulitna offers world class remote
salmon fishing (all 5 species of pacific salmon) at a very affordable price. This river is famous for its mighty
king salmon (June/July) and strong silver salmon run starting late July until September.
Our float will begin at Judd Lake, down the Talachulitna Creek,
and finally into the Talachulitna River. Long stretches of class I
and II water are absolutely perfect for float fishing. An exciting
whitewater section of class III-IV also offers some rafting action
and a fun change while fishing the plentiful salmon pools and the
many tributaries flowing into the „Tal“.
Besides the many opportunities to catch silver salmon averaging
12-15lbs, you will also find
many chum-, pink-, and redsalmon. The Talachulitna was also Alaskas‘ first river to have a catch and
release restriction for rainbow trout. As a result, besides Arctic char and
Arctic Grayling, a very healthy population of strong rainbow trout, sizes
up to 20-26“, will round up this fascinating fishing expedtion.
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Last but not least, spectacular scenery and wildlife (moose, brown/black bear, bald eagle, beaver, wolf...) are of
course part of this amazing fishing adventure. It will get you away from the crowds and provide you the world
class fresh water angling experience you are always looking for.
More Information: On this trip you will be fully outfitted
with the best equipment tested in the field for many years.
Luxury sized tents, 3.5”goose down air pads and fitted
sleeping bags will make your camping experience a
comfortable affair.
You will need to buy your Alaska fishing license (Buy online link:
https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=license.fgstore).
We take a 50% non-refundable deposit to reserve the requested dates and
trips. If you have more questions feel free to contact us by e-mail or if you
prefer, you can also send your phone number and we will call you back. After your reservation we will send
you a detailed tour calendar, packing list and other valuable information.
You can also conveniently book a tour at the office of the Minnie Street B&B.
For a wide collection of photos and video follow us on Facebook or visit our website, www.akrivertours.com,
or our blog: Fishing Alaska – Wild and Free. You can also request one of our DVDs (our new 60min movie
“Fishing Off The Beaten Path!”) or ask at the front desk to watch it at the common area of the B&B or your
room.
We would be happy to make you experience fishing in Alaska the way we do it: “…Off the beaten path!”
Tight lines,
Reinhard Neuhauser
(Owner/Guide)
Alaska Fishing and Raft Adventures
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Proud Partner of:
Aurora Borealis Lodge
www.auroracabin.com
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