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Guided Wilderness Float and Remote Base Fishing Trips
Alaskan Style Adventure...
Interested in an exciting and memorable float or remote base fishing trip into the Alaskan wilderness filled with fishing and nature? Join us on one of our guided float or remote base fishing trips on the Talachulitna River at a price you'll like as much as the adventure. From a year round background living in the bush for 10 years with the Talachulitna River as our backyard, we have the gear and knowledge to make your Alaskan dream come true.
The Talachulitna River, located just off the remote Iditarod Trail, offers some
of nature's most pristine and remote wilderness as well as some of Alaska's best
fishing - this river is one of south central Alaska's most productive sport fisheries
offering native rainbows, arctic grayling, dolly varden and all five species of Pacific
salmon. So whether you're looking for a remote Alaska wilderness adventure with lots
of fish or want a remote Alaska fishing trip filled with lots of adventure you'll
not find a better trip in Alaska nor one at this price.
Our guides are skilled anglers in both fly and spin as well as skilled rafters. We know and
provide the flies and spinners you need to catch the fish you're after. Our riverside camps
are very comfortable with generous space in the tents, 2 people in a 6 person tent, cots,
sleeping bags, and great meals. All in a great wilderness setting that only Alaska can provide.
 Fishing Flies or Spinners?
Whether you're fishing
flies or spinners, we'll help you get the fish you're looking for. We provide all flies and/or
lures - a $90 to $120 savings per angler in flies alone on the average trip. If your group is
strictly interested in fly fishing Alaska bring your light rod (4-6 weight) for grayling and
rainbows and a good heavy rod (7-10) for salmon. If a king is on your list, bring a good 10
weight rod. We'll provide all the flies but by all means bring your local fly shop's suggestions.
For you spin anglers, bring rainbow rods in the 1/4 oz. range, salmon in the 1/2 oz. range, and for
kings you'll need a 7/8 oz. rod, all with matching reels and plenty of line.
Rainbows are
rainbows and if you've fished them elsewhere you'll be right at home here. Salmon are a bit different
and we have the bright gaudy patterns that will annoy them. We tie our own flies and will have material
on the fishing trip to tie more. On the Talachulitna it is only catch and release for rainbows and
that's why the fish are so tough. We practice catch and release for not only rainbows but grayling
as well as the dollies. We care for the fish as if our life depends on it... And it does! While the
salmon limits are generous, you'll only be able to keep your limit on the last day as there is no
way to preserve them for you.
Choose from Two Trips:
We offer 2 types of remote fishing trips on the
Talachulitna River: Float Fishing (June - Mid July) or Remote Base Fishing Trips (Late July - August).
Float Fishing (June - Mid July): To get the adventure of a float trip with the
fishing experience pick our 5 day Float Fishing Trip dowm the Talachulitna: On
this trip there is a ton of fishing and floating during the course of the 5 days - we fish while we float.
Need a longer trip and just for rainbows? Try our 7 day Rainbow float trip. See the quick overview below
for more details.
Remote Base Fishing (Late July - August): Want a less strenuous fishing trip?
Then you need to try our Remote Base Fishing Trip at our Skwentna River Camp located
along the remote Iditarod Trail. On this trip you'll fish the river 12 hours a day wading up to 3 miles of the
river's mouth. The remote base fishing trip is based at our Skwentna Camp near the mouth of the Talachulitna
River where the fish are pouring in. See the quick overview below for more details.
Quick Overviews
A Float Fishing Trip Quick Overview: From about June 18th through July 24th we
start our scenic wilderness float fishing
trips at the Tal's midpoint. Shortly after our put-in, we'll head down through Hell's Gate followed by class I until
the next canyon.  Class II to III canyons with some standing waves, a few rocks and easy
boulders provide an adventure-filled trip through this wilderness. Unlike other streams with more whitewater than
fishing holes, the Talachulitna provides almost continuous fishing mixed with adventure. With class I water in
between the canyons, wildlife and fish abound. We spend our time fishing on these trips with early morning and
late evenings bringing the hits. With our almost endless sunlight during the summer, late night fishing is the
norm. You'll enjoy nature and this wilderness float from a comfortable 16' cataraft (designed to fish from),
camping each night on a gravel bar and enjoying our fine river dining all on one of Alaska's finest rivers.
Our riverside camps are very comfortable with generous space in the tents; 2 people in a 6 person tent, cots,
sleeping bags, and great meals.
Fishing on a float trip is a great way to fish Alaska and on the Talachulitna you'll enjoy catching Rainbow
Trout, Salmon and Grayling right from our catarafts with fishing platforms and lean bars. This trip is a slow,
non-rushed trip. You won't be hurried to get to the next stop. In fact, when the fish are hitting that's where
we'll be, right in the water with them.
When we reach the confluence with the swift, glacial Skwentna River you'll get a last chance to fish while we
prepare for the pickup by the bush plane. You'll travel with only 2 guests and one guide per raft getting top
service with this ratio and, with the guide as the oarsman, you can sit back and enjoy the river and fish.
Need a 7 day float fishing trip on the Talachulitna to target the fat rainbows of mid summer? Try our Rainbow Float where we cover the entire river from the head waters at Judd Lake to the confluence with the Skwentna River. We will be targeting the native rainbows that are in search of the kings' eggs. This trip is 7 days and 6 nights with all of the standard amenities of our guided trips. The water level will be lower than early season floats and require more wading. However, most of us prefer to wade fish anyway, so with the rafts bringing up the rear with the gear what a more perfect way to target some fat rainbows and see the wilderness of Alaska! See our prices below for booking details of this 7 day float fishing trip on the Tal.
A Remote Base Fishing Trip Quick Overview: During late July and all of August we start our wilderness remote base fishing trips with a chartered bush flight and boat transfer to the mouth of the Talachulitna. Upon our arrival at the Talachulitna, we'll rig up and start fishing! Depending on the fish you're targeting, we'll move either up river or fish right at the mouth. Our remote base camp is operated from our Skwentna River Camp, about 3 miles down river and along the Iditarod Trail in a very remote and quiet setting. A very comfortable safari style set up - cots, 2 anglers per 6 person wall tent, a large dining wall tent and great meals make this a unique location. We boat up to the mouth of the Talachulitna each day starting at 5:45 AM for the 15 minute and return at 6:00 PM for the evening meal.
On the Talachulitna we fish a 3 mile section of the river from the mouth up to the first canyon. This stretch is loaded with great riffles and holes just right for rainbows, grayling, dollies and all 5 Pacific salmon. Want to sight fish to huge salmon? We have the spots where you can pick out an individual fish, cast to it, watch it track your fly or spinner and then take it! Nothing's more fun in the fishing world and we have the flies and top wogs to get the most enjoyment from sight fishing. Each day is filled with morning salmon fishing and afternoon "bow hunting" for rainbows as well as grayling and dollies. Snacks and lunch are served on the water where you're fishing, not back at camp, so you'll get the most fishing each day. This trip is great for those looking for maximum fishing time and those looking for a less strenuous trip than the float fishing trip.
When's the best time to schedule a Remote Base Fishing Trip? Looking for Sockeye, Chums and Pinks? Try the last week in July or the first week in August. August is the month of the Silvers with the 15th being the normal peak week.
Bring your clothes, waders, rods and reels for a great Alaska fishing trip. For King salmon you'll need a stout rig. Bring your best light and heavy setups for Rainbows to Salmon.
Larger parties than 4 are always welcomed. Your group is our sole concern during these special wilderness trips.
The Talachulitna also offers outstanding photographic opportunities of landscapes, an old Iditarod Trail outpost, wildlife and wildflowers as well as the memorable shots you'll want of the great fishing so don't forget your camera gear.
Alaska Fishing Prices and Booking Information...
You can book these Alaska float fishing trips during June and July or remote base fishing trips from late July through the end of August, see our suggested dates below. While we can accommodate most schedules,
some of the more popular dates book quickly so set your Alaska fishing schedule and give us a call or e-mail
us at hitaluga@gmail.com.
For a quick check on setting up your Alaska fishing trip, click here.
5 Day, 4 Night Guided Alaska Float or Remote Base Fishing Trip:
The price is $2,090 US per person with a 4 person minimum. Price includes 40 minute air taxi flight from Anchorage to the river and the return flight to Anchorage, meals, guides, camp gear, and flies/lures. You provide fly/spin rods, reels and waders.
For a 2 person minimum the price is $2,525 per person.
7 Day, 6 Night Guided Alaska Float Fishing Trip - 50 mile float for rainbows:
The price is $2,290 US per person with a 4 person minimum. Price includes 40 minute air taxi flight from Anchorage to the river and the return flight to Anchorage, meals, guides, camp gear, and flies/lures. You provide fly/spin rods, reels and waders.
These floats target kings and/or native rainbows on the Tal. These trips start on the Talachulitna Creek and end on the Skwentna River, covering the entire Talachulitna River. NOTE: If excessive low water is predicted for the week we will float the river from the mid-point during the 7 days getting more time at the hot spots.
For a 2 person minimum the price is $2,725 per person.
Terms: 50% deposit required to hold a reservation. Balance due 30 days prior to trip start date. Cancellations: see Cancellation Policy.
Not Included: Fishing license or King stamp.
Planning a float trip? Please read our Cancellation Policy.
So gather up your friends or family and join us this summer for a unique blend of Alaska fishing on the Talachulitna River.
Everything you need to know about setting up an Alaskan Fishing Trip is on our Trip Planner page. No obligation, just info. You'll find dates, airlines, hotels, fishing license and more. Click the button above and you'll discover we've put it all together to make your trip set up a breeze.
Fish Schedule...
The chart below the scheduling calendars indicates the approximate dates the fish are in the lower Talachulitna waters. Use this chart to help in scheduling your Alaska fishing trip. Remember, however, the fish don't know about your vacation plans and may not abide by the restrictions of your schedule.
Weeks available to book for 2010:
Click on any colored calendar week for more details on that week.
(On any of the calendars below, place your mouse (cursor) over the highlighted week you're interested in and click for more information on that trip. The details will open in a new window.)
The Orange colored weeks are King weeks. The Green colored weeks are Rainbow Float weeks (Note: The 7/10-7/16 trip is a combined king and rainbow trip). The Blue colored week is our Sockeye, Chum and Pink week. The Red colored weeks are Silver weeks.
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