DO-IT-YOURSELF ALASKA  RIVER FLOAT TRIP!

UNGUIDED MULTI-DAY

ALASKA RAFT, CATARAFT, KAYAK, CANOE, AND CAMPING  EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Road Accessible:

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~ Alaska Float Trip on a Nationally Designated Wild and Scenic Waterway

      ~ Perfect for First-Timers to Alaska

                ~ Great choice for Families with Younger Children

                        ~ GUARANTEED Fly and Spin Fishing EXCITEMENT!

• Trip accessible from Anchorage
  
• Pre-arranged ground transportation or shuttles
  
• 3 days 2 nights camping accommodations
• also popular 5 days 4 nights option
  
• Clearwater river with moderate whitewater
  
• Fun canyon rapid (easy scouting & portage option)
  
• Gourmet meals
  
• 13' - 18' AIRE inflatable rafts
  
• 8' - 10' Inflatable Kayaks and Paddle Cats   
  
• All float trip safety gear (instruction if needed)
  
• Fishing gear (provided if necessary)
  

On the upper stretches of the Gulkana River (meaning the crooked river in native Ahtna), the Arctic Grayling fishing is phenomenal. Hook-up ratios for even the beginning angler is superb. Intermediate and advanced fly fishers get strikes on perchance 85% of casts. Mid river has a fun section of canyon rapids that are easily scouted or portaged, and many pools filled with a variety of fish. The lower stretches support premier Salmon fishing with flies, spinners, bottom bouncers, plugs, or spoons and just about any other types of tackle crafted riverside.

Historic perspective suggests that as early as Statehood in 1959, the Gulkana became a known favorite destination and somewhat protected from private ownership. This determination stemmed from the river being the perfect setting for public recreation as well as a commercial value for guided float trips, sport fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Today's influences on the Gulkana can be viewed as the Trans Alaska Oil Pipeline crosses the river at the Ol' Sourdough Roadhouse take out and further recreational pursuits.

This trip is a perfectly suited float trip for up-start fly fishermen, families introducing their young children to the outdoors, and individuals wishing to sharpen their wilderness skills before tackling a more remote, more challenging trip by themselves. Note: The Gulkana River is also one of the best multi-day river float trips in Alaska for those that have concerns about flying in small aircraft.

AIRE 13' WildCat & Rainbow

Sockeye Red Salmon Spawn-phase

Featured Highlights:

• Nationally Designated Wild and Scenic Waterway
  

• Exceptional Arctic Grayling fishing on a fly rod
  

• Spawning grounds for the Copper river King and Sockeye Salmon (believed by many the finest tasting Salmon)
  

• Perfectly suited for first-timers to Alaska, less experienced river runners & families rafting and kayaking with youngsters
  

• PLEASE INQUIRE - about renting a vehicle and traveling the Denali parkland loop or into historic Copper country