| |
|
|
|
|
|
Rainbows and Grayling on the Gulkana River
Paxson Lake ---> Sourdough |
|
|
|
 |
|
UPPER
GULKANA
Walk-in
fishing trips also available. $500.00 per
person / day. This trip provides all
equipment, jet boat ride across Paxson Lake to
the headwaters of the Gulkana River. Then
wading and fishing will produce fish after fish,
a flyfisherman's dream. 2009 is the first
year we have offered a walkin Grayling and
Rainbow experience. Don't let this pass you by! |
|
|
|
|
|
The most popular
fishing trip for Rainbows and Grayling, begins at Paxson Lake and
ends at Sourdough Campground at MP 147.5 on the
Richardson Highway. Total distance is about 50
miles and four to six days of travel. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
After three
miles of paddling down Paxson Lake, watching the
bank for moose and throwing your fly for
the
 hopeful lake trout, you arrive at
the Gulkana River outlet. At the outlet
you will see a gathering of waterfowl,
many of Alaska's ducks eat fish in the
shallows of the river outlet. From the outlet
you will experience a shallow, rocky
stream with Class II and III rapids and
a gradient of 38
feet/mile.
And the
Fishing...
This section of the trip lends its self to some of the best
Grayling fishing Alaska
has to offer. Just throw any fly from,
a
golden ribbed hairs ear to
the favorite fly in your box, these fish
are extremely aggressive! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Don't forget you are only on day one of
this lifetime adventure. Your guide will
be teaching you the way of the water,
and for those that choose the pontoon
raft you will become proficient at
moving out of the way of the gray rocks
that seem to always be coming at you.
Within the first few hours of your trip
you hit the Middle Fork of the river
flowing South from Dickie Lake.
This water will double the size of the
river and give you some rest from
dodging rocks in the East Fork shallows.
Rest is needed. After eating a
shore cooked lunch you
take your rod and head to the water
again. Grayling have become boring by
now. Your thoughts are on something
bigger. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
Head Guide Joshua Hughes with a 32
inch Rainbow caught August 8th 2007 |
|
|
|
This trip taken in July has the
potential of showing you 5 different
species of Alaska's great fish.
Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Grayling,
Sockeye Salmon, and the famous King
Salmon!
Another option is to fish in August, Kings are closed to
fishing however the
KFP Guides don't
care. They will simply switch to
fishing egg patterns, or beads right off
the tails of the Giants. As you may
find out, you can have some of the best
Rainbow fishing action
in Alaska.
At the confluence of the Middle Fork and the Main
Fork, the river becomes slow and meandering.
There are occasional rocks and small waves in
the Class I water until reaching Canyon Rapids.
Yes this river has some surprises,
besides great fishing and beauty we get
to shoot the rapids!
The
Canyon Rapids are at Mile 20. Take-out signs mark
the portage on the left side of the river. The
rapids are Class III or IV, depending on flow,
and are navigable by experienced whitewater
boaters only. This means you in the Pontoon
Boats get to fish while your guide packs
your boats the 1/4 mile around the
turning water. Many boaters have wrapped and destroyed
rafts and canoes here.
You are glad to be with your KFP Guide!
There are several pleasant camping areas along
the Gulkana River. We have them
all figured out. Our camps are
deluxe and provide you with quality
food, great tents, and good cooks!
Remember that we are camped at
Canyon Rapids, and we don't want to skip the
rainbows!
A one-mile hiking trail takes you
to Canyon Lake and is a good opportunity to
stretch your legs.
Below Canyon Rapids there are 8 1/2 miles of Class II
and III rapids which are generally shallow and
rocky. Eagles are seen
along the river waiting and watching.
It is no wonder why these
magnificent birds are the choice of
America.
After these rapids, there is a 17-mile stretch
of Class I water to Sourdough. Don't
forget that the Graying will bite at
anytime. Giving you something to
do while floating down one of the
prettiest rivers in all of Creation! |
|
|
|
|
|
This trip is best done in
5 days of fishing
and 4 nights on the river or longer
depending on how much fishing you can
stand!
However it is also very doable in 3 days
of fishing and 2 nights on the river.
Keep in mind that the less time you have
on this stretch of fifty plus miles of
the Gulkana River, then the less Alaska
fishing time you have to catch your
trophy.
Oaring your own personal pontoon boat is
awesome, however if you would prefer an
expert rafting guide will handle the
oars for you in one of our 14' Self
Bailing Rafts.
You simply have to float this beautiful
stretch of one of Alaska's best rivers. |
|
|
|
Rates for Fishing and Camping:
3 Days Fishing / 2 Nights Camping:
$1,800.00 per person
4 Days Fishing / 3 Nights
Camping:
$2,350.00
per person
(Best for this trip)
5 Days Fishing /
4 Nights
Camping:
$2,950.00
per person
If you would like one of our long extended
fishing packages feel free to ask for a special
quote! |
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
  |
|
MATT " HOLLYWOOD" |
|
 |
|
|
|
Alaska Rainbow Trout Fishing |
Alaska Grayling Fishing |
Alaska Guided Rainbow Trout Fishing
|
Alaska Guided Grayling Fishing |
Paxson Lake Fishing |
Gulkana River Fishing
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
