Koktuli River
- The Koktuli River itself has historically been known for its consistent and healthy population of Salmon, also available Rainbow Trout, & Grayling, as well as the occasional Northern Pike and Lake Trout.
Our trip originates in Iliamna where we depart via floatplane
for a small pothole lake that is the jumping off point for our
Koktuli Trips. After a short 2/3 of a mile hike from the drop
off at the lake you will find yourself standing on the banks of
this unsullied treasure of a waterway. At this point you can
break out the rods and begin your pursuit of piscatorial
pleasures as your guides put the finishing touches on the the
last preparations necessary to begin the float.
Once the trip
begins we strive to follow a standard routine, however we also
acknowledge that when dealing with remote Alaska sometimes a
schedule is more of a "guideline" as opposed to a Rule.
About the Koktuli River
Generally
speaking we prefer to rouse everyone up at around 0730 for
morning coffee, tea, or cocoa, depending on your preference,
breakfast follows shortly thereafter. After eating you
will have time to return to your tent in order to pack away
your sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and personal effects while
the guides see to the dishes. After you are packed you
may stack your gear near the rafts in preparation for loading
up (unless of course that particular day has been designated
as a "No Travel" day, in which case all you need to do is go
FISHING!). Once the rafts are loaded we begin our float
around 0930, the morning is then spent floating/fishing until
we stop for a shore side lunch, usually around 1230. The
float continues until we pull over for the evening, generally
around 5:30, although much of this timetable depends upon the
group and its ability to self motivate in the mornings, in
other words, the earlier we get moving, the earlier we get to
set up the evening camp. If
we have folks along who prefer a more relaxed morning routine,
then by all means, enjoy your time, it is after all your
vacation! However please bear in mind that we have a
finite amount of time to make a preset number of miles.
So if you enjoy a lazy morning, please be prepared for an
late, as opposed to an early, evening dinner. testimonials
"For
a great time
visit Alaska for a float trip with Alaska
Rainbow Adventures! Fishing for rainbows and grayling was complimented
by the scenery and serenity of the surroundings. Each day we saw eagles,
moose plus numerous other mammals and bird species. Alaska Rainbow
Adventures provided excellent equipment utilized during our trip. The
cuisine never ceased to amaze me, filet minon to shrimp scampi. A month
prior to the trip I'd left Paul a message regarding menu items I'd like.
I was pleased these items were easily incorporated into his planning. I
am looking forward to my next trip with Alaska Rainbow Adventures. Rob Gillette
Koktuli River Photos
Koktuli River Fishing Info
- The Koktuli River is one of the headwaters of the Nushagak River drainage. From its humble beginnings in the tundra covered foothills to the cottonwood and spruce forested lowlands where it joins the Mulchatna River, the Koktuli winds for some 50 miles as it transforms from a narrow, shallow high country "crick" to a wider, deeper true Alaskan River. The aforementioned Nushagak River is world renowned for the fact it hosts the largest run of wild King (Chinook) Salmon on the Globe. Huge schools of salmon have been observed in the lower Koktuli river not far from where it flows into the Mulchatna, and when water conditions are right they move up into the Koktuli providing some of the finest small water angling for big fish available in Alaska. Resident rainbows and grayling abound in the river as well for those who enjoy dry fly action the grayling can keep you entertained all day but go deep with streamers and egg patterns later in the year for rainbows.
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