Moraine Creek
Alaska's 'Epic'
Moraine Creek might be one of Alaska's best fly out fishing experiences, and yes you will fly out with us to be there, and be there you will! There are benefits to being on the Moraine 24 hours per day in mid August - mid September, one is unlimited fishing time no 'back to the lodge' just when the fishing gets 'hot' and you generally will have first access to the best holes before the Alaska fly out fishing lodges show up for the day, as long as you get up early and take advantage of being there. You can also expect by floating this wonderful Alaskan stream to fish water that those flying in will not spend the time or effort to get to. You can however expect to see lots of non human fishers as bears are very plentiful at this time of the year. Best Dates Mid August to Mid September. It's time for you to come challenge the Moraine and potentially 30" plus rainbows
Your float trip on Moraine creek starts out on Spectacle lake high in the hills east of Kukaklek lake. The Moraine is the perfect size for the fly fishing angler, one could almost wade the entire waterway and the rafts are really used more as beasts of burden carrying camp from one location to the next then as angler transport. The most popular stretches are the 1/2 mile above where Funnel Creek flows in and below to where the Moraine enters Kukaklek Lake.
About Moraine Creek
The Moraine is home to some of Alaska's really big 'bows you could say this "IS" where the real trophy rainbow's hang out and you would in no way be misleading anyone. While not long in length the Moraine makes up for it's size in the sheer numbers of very large wild ALASKA RAINBOWS available, you are going to enjoy this trip with Alaska Rainbow Adventures, upgraded for 2010 to one of our Deluxe Lodge quality trips with some of the most comfortable accommodations and best food found anywhere on a Alaskan fishing float trip.
Moraine Creek is also among the best locations to view, photograph and admire Alaska's Magnificent Brown Bear in their natural habitat, in fact many folks actually travel to Alaska and Moraine Creek for the Bear Viewing and Photography opportunities. That said Moraine Creek also is a "World Class" Fly Fishing destination for anglers looking to catch what could be a 30"+ and over ten pound rainbow trout what for many is that once in a lifetime fish. It is no wonder that the best Alaska bear viewing of the year co-insides with the best fishing as in some years over two million sockeye salmon can return to the watershed that Moraine Creek is a part of. This remarkable influx of high protein, fat rich salmon is why Alaska's Brown Bears are here as this is the perfect food source that the bears need to pack on the many pounds necessary to make it through an Alaskan winter, and the same goes for the Alaska's wild rainbows as they grow to World Class trophy size while gorging themselves on salmon roe. Come fish the moraine with us at Alaska Rainbow Adventures, you won't be disappointed!. For additional information about rates, exact dates and the current availability of trip space please pick up your phone and call us toll free at 877-235-2647 or 907-357-0251.
testimonials
“The Moraine Creek float trip I took
in August 2009 was the best Alaska fly fishing trip I have
ever been on. I caught my personal record rainbow and
there were lots of big fish. Of the 50 or so fish I
caught, only two were smaller than 20 inches. Seeing all
of those bears was also one of the most memorable
experiences of my life. We must have seen 200 bears during
the week. The fact that there is still a place on earth
where you can experience both fantastic fishing and see so
many bears up close makes this a must-do trip. I loved the
food and your camp equipment was first rate. What a great
trip, and for only half the price of a lodge! I'll be
setting up my next trip soon!.”
Paul Zuchowski
Moraine Creek Highlights
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August -
Mid September
Brings spawning sockeye salmon to Moraine Creek and the streams that feed the lakes of the Bristol Bay region and right behind the sockeye you find huge rainbow trout. One of the most famous of these streams is Moraine creek. For the most part you could say the Moraine is located in an area that is true wilderness and where you are not likely to see another person. This however changes when the sockeye salmon arrive to spawn and huge rainbow trout follow right behind to feed on their eggs. It is this time when anglers from around the world visit the Moraine in search of big rainbows. The Moraine becomes a busy place by Alaska standards so if you were looking to get away from other people this is definitely not the time. It is however where you could quite possibly see and catch the largest rainbow trout of your life! - Mid September - October
After the sockeye finish spawning, there are still rainbows to be found, it is during this time we switch to large articulated leeches be it in flesh patters or more similar to those fished in spring, big bites are where it is at on the Moraine & Funnel Creek 's in the fall.