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Alaska West is a
remote fishing tent lodge located on the Kanektok River in
Southwest Alaska. Anglers can fish for all five species of
Pacific salmon, huge rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, and Grayling.
From smaller, more intimate side channels which resemble
freestone trout streams to the large, boisterous main channel
the Kanektok was made for fly-fishing. The Arolik River option
offers pristine setting - 4 rods per day on the river and, like
the Kanektok, is a true "Alaskan Experience". The guides at
Alaska West are some of the finest in Alaska with multiple
seasons under their wading belts.
While the camp is a true tent camp, you will find it a comfortable and clean nook in the remote Alaska wilderness. Meals are prepared each night before you turn in to your respective tents or, for those who simply cannot get enough fishing in, opt to wade out into the river for a few casts prior to turning in. Also Available: "SPEY WEEKS" King Salmon are, by definition, big fish. If you have ever wanted to learn the art of spey-casting, what better place than Alaska and what better fish than the King Salmon Experts such as the noted Ed Ward are available to aid you in learning the art or helping those who are already familiar fine tune their skills. The Kanektok River was made for spey fishing, with long, sweeping runs and plenty of current, the river begs to have a line quartered across. Once you hook one of the magnificent king salmon on a double-handed rod for the first time, you'll wonder why you have been fishing a little single hander for so long. Accommodations This is a tent style camp which is set up daily and then broken down in the morning before beginning the days fishing/float. The Fishing King, Sockeye, Pink, Coho, and Chum salmon along with Dolly Varden, Arctic Char, and large Rainbow Trout. A variety of methods from dead drifting egg patterns to swinging streamers are used. Rates Kanektok River 6 Day Fishing Package Friday to Friday from Quinhagak $4350 per person Kanektok River 3 Day Fishing Package June 12-16 July 14-17 or 17-21 July 21-24 or 24-28 $2450 per person Arolik River 6 Day Fishing Package Friday to Friday $4950 |
Location: Banks of
the Kanektok River (Southwest Alaska)
Species: Five species of Pacific Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden,
Garyling
Season: June-September
Other Notes: Spey weeks are available during King Salmon season with
instructors on hand.