The Alagnak River, Trophy Trout Spring and Fall and Salmon In Between, Oh and did I mention Bears?

We have seen nearly every emotion from anglers doing battle with the rainbows of the Alagnak river, from tears of joy, the largest of grins and even a few choice words at times. On other days we have watched as seasoned anglers put down their rods saying they have had enough after a battling thirty plus sockeye salmon, and have looked on in awe as at majestic brown bear wander the river in search of a tasty salmon. All of our guests that we now call friends come away from the Alagnak with memories that will last a lifetime and for many the desire to repeat the experience year after year.

The Alagnak is the river for trophy rainbow trout fishing in Alaska. It's clear, fast waters also host some of the largest runs of pacific salmon in the world as well as a healthy population of arctic grayling. Flowing through a canyon, open tundra and lowland forest, the river is home to a variety of wildlife. Brown bear are abundant and moose, caribou, wolves, peregrine falcons and eagles may also be seen. The Alagnak offers one of the most diverse fishing experiences available in the state, from spectacular fly fishing in the braids to spin casting in the deeper runs of the lower river for kings or silvers, this is a premiere Alaskan stream!

The Alagnak River only recently (1996) went to a catch and release policy on rainbow trout. In 2003, we really saw the fruits of this as the rainbows were available in larger numbers in all age classes, better distributed throughout the watershed and with more trophy-sized fish then we have seen in years. Come catch a Trophy in 2006!

Alagnak Rainbow Catch & Release Information From the U.S.G.S.