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July 2 to 9, 2025 - $6,995.00* Eight Days and Seven nights The much-awaited fishing season on the Kanektok River is finally here! It's an excellent opportunity to catch some of the finest grayling and trophy-sized leopard rainbow trout.

As the season begins, there are specific fishing techniques that work best during this time of year. Streamer, mice pattern, and waking fly fishing are some of the popular methods and while grayling and rainbow trout are available throughout the season, this early part of the season is the best time to catch them on top water. The fish are more active, and there's less fishing pressure, fewer salmon and dollies which increases success. So, pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready for an unforgettable fishing adventure on the Kanektok River!

July 2: Sunrise at 5:34 am, Sunset at 12:09am (next day) ~ July 9: Sunrise at 5:44 am, Sunset at 12:02 A M (next day)

Daytime Tempertaures range low to mid 50's, mornings upper 40's low 50's

Kanektok River float trips schedule July 6 to 13, 2025 - $6,995.00* Eight Days and Seven nights Same flies, different week, and some great mousing to be had! If you are into the mouse then the trout are here for it. There are lots of Grayling and Rainbows around, and the salmon are starting to show, fun times, you should be here!

The fishing conditions should be consistent, offering abundant mousing opportunities. Trout, in particular, have been actively feeding on mice, making for some great fishing experiences. Additionally, there are plenty of Grayling around, which offer excellent chances for those who prefer dry fly fishing. Anglers can use a light single-handed rod depending on the conditions and their preferences. Mouse or sculpin flies are recommended, as they have proven to be quite effective. Interestingly, Grayling have also been knows to come chasing after mouse flies, making for an exciting spectacle. Overall, it's an excellent time to be float fishing the Kanektok River with Alaska Rainbow Adventures.

12:06am (next day) ~ July 13: Sunrise at 5:51 am, Sunset at 11:55 pm

Daytime Tempertaures range low to mid 50's, mornings upper 40's low 50's

Kanektok River float fishing trips schedule July 12 to 19, 2025 - $6,995.00* Eight days and Seven Nights Here is yet another exceptional week to be on the Kanektok River, at this point of the season, early to mid July our team is focused on exploring the Kanektok's smaller side channels and tributaries, where you'll find an abundance of fish, including Rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, and Grayling. It's here you will find excellent dry fly sight fishing, again we recommend keeping a couple of rods ready with different setups to change things up quickly, as the available options can change in an instant. We can even make a stop and go after the tastiest of the Pacific Salmon, the sockeye and perhaps have some for dinner! Whether it's topwater mousing or going deep for that big bite with a Dolly Lama, our expert guides will help you get the most out of your trip. You deserve to experience the thrill and adventure of fishing in these serene and picturesque surroundings. So book your trip now and join us on the Kanektok River for an unforgettable experience!

July 12: Sunrise at 5:49 am, Sunset at 11:56pm ~ July 19: Sunrise at 6:03 am, Sunset at 11:44 pm

Daytime Tempertaures range mid 50's to low 60's, mornings upper 40's low 50's

float trips schedule Kanektok River July 16 to 22, 2025 - $6,995.00* Eight days and Seven nights By Mid-July the Kanektok is bursting with a diverse array of species, including Chinook, chum and sockeye salmon, Arctic grayling, Rainbow Trout, and bright freom the sea Dolly Varden easily spotted as they flash their sides while swimming through the shallows. You'll need to keep a couple rods rigged so as to be abale to change things up as whats available can change fast as we explore the Kanetok River in mid July! So, get ready to create some amazing memories, make some great catches, and explore the beauty of the Kanektok.

July 16: Sunrise at 5:57 am, Sunset at 11:49pm ~ July 22: Sunrise at 6:29 am, Sunset at 11:17 pm

Daytime Temperatures range mid 50's to low 60's, mornings upper 40's low 50's

Kanektok River schedule of float trips July 24 to July 31, 2025 - $6,995.00* Seven days and Six nights The Kanektok River is a must-visit destination for anyone who is passionate about fly-fishing. This week, the river offers a rare opportunity for anglers to catch most of the species available each season, all in one go. With an abundance of dollies, sockeye and pink salmon, excellent numbers of Chums, and some kings, you're sure to have an unforgettable experience. But that's not all. Early silvers could also be spotted in the lower river, adding to the already exciting mix of species. This trip is also one of the last chances to float fish the Kanektok river before school starts. So, it's the perfect opportunity to bring your family along to enjoy the stunning scenery and have an adventure together. Get ready to create unforgettable memories and catch some of the most sought-after fish species in the world on our Kanektok River float trip.

July 24: Sunrise at 6:13 am, Sunset at 11:33 pm ~ July 31: Sunrise at 6:29 am, Sunset at 11:17 pm

Daytime Temperatures range mid 50's, mornings mid to upper 40's low 50's

kanektok schedule August 31 to September 6, 2025 - $6,995.00* Seven days and Six nights The Kanektok River in Alaska has been witnessing a splendid natural spectacle since early August - the Coho or Silver Salmon have been pouring in with each incoming tide. This annual event, popularly known around camp as Silver Mania, has taken over the river, drawing a lucky few fishing enthusiasts from far and wide to experience the thrill of catching these prized fish on a true wilderness Alaskan river. This week is particularly suitable as the river teems with plenty of Coho Salmon, Silvers love to take pink wogs patterns off the surface, especially in slack water, or stripped over and past them and the chase is on! Don't let this golden opportunity slip away, the Dolly Varden/Char, and the trout just keep getting fatter as fall arrives!

August 31: Sunrise at 7:42 am, Sunset at 9:52 pm ~ September 6: Sunrise at 7:56 am, Sunset at 09:34 pm

Daytime Temperatures range low mid 50's, mornings mid to low 40's and cooler if skies are clear.

schedule kanektok River float trips September 8 to 15, 2025 - $6,995.00* Eight days and Seven nights As we approach the end of the year, we are also nearing the end of the fishing season in southwest Alaska. However, before the season comes to a close, we have the opportunity to experience the breathtaking display of nature's beauty in its final moments. The vibrant mountainsides adorned in a myriad of colors, and the crystal-clear waters below are a sight to behold. It's a time to appreciate the dolly varden and char, as they reveal their stunning spawning colors while being reeled in. The coho, ranging from silver to rosy red, make a grand entrance, breaking the silence of the peaceful backwaters with their energetic runs. And if that's not enough to satisfy your fishing cravings, the rainbows are at their prime, having grown thick and plump after a summer of feasting. It's a season of abundance, wonder, and great fishing, culminating in a final celebration before the long winter sets in.

September 8: Sunrise at 8:01 am, Sunset at 9:28 pm ~ September 15: Sunrise at 8:17 am, Sunset at 09:07 pm

Daytime Temperatures range low to mid 50's, mornings mid to low 40's mid 30's and cooler if skies are clear!

Pricing Details

$6,995.00 to $7,695.00 per person for 7 to 10 days, depending on the trip selected. See Description for schedule and dates.

Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

All Guides and Guests need to remain vigilant and aware that although several years have passed, Covid-19 is still a real world issue that can adversely impact operations. Although not obligatory, we would like to see all of our guests visiting southwest Alaska purchase at a minimum travel interruption insurance and even a rescue-evacuation plan. The region is far from readily accessible infrastructure, and unpredictable weather can disrupt travel plans. Therefore, it is essential to take necessary precautions to ensure safe and secure travel arrangements. While the fact is that most destination anglers will never need to use travel insurance or a rescue-evac, the reality is that every once in a while, someone will. And – if you're the one who needs it – you will feel like it is the best investment you've ever made! All of our trips are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to prior booking. Unless you have called, reserved them, and followed up with a deposit they may be gone. Space on trips can be booked for groups of 2 to 10 persons in size depending upon the water you wish to visit, we reserve the right to fill any remaining available spaces if your group size is less than the maximum amout of persons we take on any particular trip. All rates are based upon double occupancy, If you are a single angler please ask about joining one of our existing trips we can let you know what is available, we can also put you on our email list that keeps you up to date on availability and helps put a trip together. Togiak river trips are limited to six guests by permit, Goodnews, and Kanektok river trips to eight. Available spaces on scheduled trips are subject to change, there are weight limits on all trips usually 250 pounds per person including gear due to aircraft capacity restrictions, if we can accommodate any gear above that amount within the scheduled aircraft capacity for the trip we will, if not one's excess gear can usually be accommodated at an additional charge. Deposits and Cancellations: A deposit of 50% of the trip cost is required to confirm a booking. Once confirmed by receipt of initial payment/deposit you are responsible for the entire full balance even if you do not participate in the trip for any reason due to the short booking season and loss of revenue this represents. Deposits are due within 15 days of requesting space on any trip, please note however that during this time the spaces remain available for sale. Payments can be made by check/pay-pal transfer (Credit cards payments can be sent via Pay-Pal + a 3.5% Convenience Fee) or wire transfer. Please note that all payments are non-refundable. Payment of the balance in full is due no later than 60 days before the start date of your adventure or June 1st whichever comes first even if you are unable to participate for any reason due to the short season. If you are unable to participate for any reason you may transfer your interest to someone else who can participate, while we may be able to help fill the space for you, do not assume that we will. The purchase of trip insurance is strongly recommended. If you cancel or fail to participate in the trip, all monies received are not refundable. Receipt of deposit by Alaska Rainbow Adventures means you agree to these terms and conditions.ll reservations made within 60 days of departure require that payment be made in full at the time of booking. "Special offers" must be paid in full at the time of booking, unless other arrangements have been made, and can not be applied to trips already under contract. If for any reason payment has not been made in full before the trip start date participation on the trip will not be allowed and no monies will be refunded. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice unless they have been confirmed by receipt of deposit(s) by Alaska Rainbow Adventures. No refunds or credits will be given for any reason. Responsibility: Alaska Rainbow Adventures is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to persons or property however caused, or for any costs of accommodations and associated services caused by weather, transportation problems, and other events beyond Alaska Rainbow Adventures' control. No refunds full or partial for trips canceled due to reasons out of our control are available. We can not strongly enough recommend that you purchase trip insurance should something unforeseen occur. If Alaska Rainbow Adventures cancels for reasons within our control, a full refund will be made as soon as possible. When necessary for the safety or comfort of our guests, Alaska Rainbow Adventures has the right to cancel or make reasonable schedule changes to all or a portion of your trip or services without recourse. This can be due to weather or items out of our control and is another reason we strongly suggest trip insurance. While we make every attempt to have all the items we promise for any particular trip, due to operations and the logistics of operating in remote areas of Alaska, some services may be subject to change without notice. Again, we recommend the purchase of travel insurance. It is your responsibility to ascertain that you are fit enough to participate in this type of activity and in doing so accept all risks and costs involved should it be deemed you are unable to at any time before or during your trip with Alaska Rainbow Adventures. Due to budget cuts in Alaska limiting the availability of State Trooper and Air Guard resources, is yet another reason we strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance including policies that cover extraction via helicopter if the need arises. If you choose to not purchase a policy and need extraction services, you are responsible for all associated costs. Liability Waiver: Due to insurance requirements each angler wishing to participate in any trip arranged by Alaska Rainbow Adventures must read and sign an "acknowledgment of risks" form and a copy of these terms and conditions. You accept and are bound by these terms and conditions even if you do not return the form. What is included: Air transportation from the trip's starting point and return flight to the starting point by available air services. Note no air service is affiliated with Alaska Rainbow Adventures and we are subject to their schedule and availability. Accommodations while on the river in comfortable tent camps, meals, and guiding service. Alaska Rainbow Adventures also supplies life jackets and for your comfort and safety. What is not included: Overnight accommodations and meals at the starting or ending point of your trip, fishing license and tackle, gratuities, or items of a personal nature, your sleeping bag and pad for use on the trip, alcoholic beverages of any kind, park fees, taxes, travel/extraction insurance. Note: As we are not a fixed operation such as a camp or lodge, and in part during the season we are out traveling throughout the Bristol Bay and South West region of Alaska and away from normal supply sources we can not have on hand many of the items that one might find available included or as extras at a fixed operation, such as fishing licenses, waders, sleeping bags & pads, tackle, or for your guides to have on hand a substantial selection of extra available flies and lures, it is for this reason we ask that you supply those items. You are responsible for purchasing your fishing license before your trip and then having it on your person at all times while fishing. If you forget it, you will not be able to fish on the trip as we do not sell fishing licenses and they are not available on the river. If you are on a trip where fishing for king salmon is open and you plan on targeting King Salmon you will need to also purchase a king stamp. when you buy your license.

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