Ayakulik Outpost

There are no long boat rides, no planes, not much of anything -- except plenty of fishable water, lots of fish and good times.

For many years Dave Jones has been operating this isolated tent camp operation on the banks of Kodiak Island's Ayakulik River, the only outfitter licensed to operate on the upper stretches of this watershed.

Each year the stream experiences strong returns of king salmon, huge runs of sockeyes and silver salmon, and predictable fall migrations of steelhead. Also in the river are large numbers of sea run dolly varden, and a smattering of rainbow trout. Though rustic, Dave makes this raw wilderness operation amazingly comfortable, with wonderful hospitality, excellent boats and guides, and a

"fish-til-you-drop" mentality! Few, if any islands in the world, conjure images of untamed wilderness like Kodiak Island. This is home to the mighty Kodiak Brown Bear, and its rivers swell with pacific salmon, trout, and wild steelhead from June-October. It's here, deep within the confines of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge on the meandering Ayakulik River, you will find Dave Jones' remote wilderness camp (13 miles from where the river flows into the Pacific Ocean). It is comfortable and offers the angler with adventure in his soul the opportunity to fish wilderness waters.

Reservations & Rates

Many of Dave's guests – only 6 guests a week – are repeat clients which return every season. Because of this, it can be a little tough finding space during prime weeks. We stay in constant contact with Dave year round, always knowing when space opens unexpectedly... let us know if you would like to give this hardcore anglers haven a try!

Package Cost:
The cost of the week-long Ayakulik Outpost package is $4099 per person

Inclusions:
Included in your angling package at the Ayakulik Outpost is transportation between Kodiak and camp, all Out Camp lodging, meals, boat transportation, and daily guided fishing. (Bedding is supplied, so no sleeping bag is needed).

Non-Inclusions:
Not included in your angling package at Ayakulik Outpost are Alaska state fishing license (available at Camp or you can go

online to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game), gratuities, fishing tackle, alcohol, or items of a personal nature.

Travel Insurance:
The Fly Shop® is not in the insurance business, but we offer the Great Outdoors Travel Insurance Plan by Travel Guard coverage as a service with a desire to see your best interests protected. It is impossible to know when an unfortunate situation (loss of luggage, fly rods, illness in the family, or an accident) may occur. However, such things can and do happen, and this insurance can provide a means of recourse against non-refundable financial losses. Great Outdoors Travel Insurance Plan by Travel Guard

Seasons

Starting in early June, in excess of 15,000 King Salmon typically enter the drainage, closely followed by a Sockeye Salmon run numbering in the hundreds of thousands.

By mid-September, as the days grow shorter, and shadows lengthen, upwards of 30,000 chrome-plated Coho storm the Ayakulik. Then as a fitting end to the season, late September through October, the steelhead, prince of Kodiak, makes his return. As well,

throughout all of these massive returns, the river also has large numbers of sea run dolly varden, for those wishing to take a break from the big brutes, and have some fun with a 5-weight.

Getting To Ayakulik Outpost

For the next week you'll be fishing in one of the most beautiful and pristine regions of Alaska.

Most people choose to overnight in Kodiak on the evening before their trip begins. If your travel plans won't allow for an overnight in Kodiak, it is also possible to get flights from Anchorage to Kodiak early in the morning, but be careful here- try not to book your transfers too tightly. If your bags don't make it to Kodiak with you, the floatplane charter will not be able to wait for them. You may be faced with the expensive proposition of flying your bags and/or yourself to the camp at a later time.

Round trip travel from the city of Kodiak to the camp is provided as part of your trip. This travel is accomplished in chartered float planes. Your charter flight will leave Kodiak

for the camp at 9:00 AM. You should plan to be available in Kodiak, either at your hotel lobby or the airport lobby with your bags packed and ready to go, no later than 8:15 AM on the day your trip begins.

Homebound, you will depart the camp at 11:00 AM and arrive in Kodiak at noon. As flights are quite often delayed due to weather, it's best not to plan departures from Kodiak until mid-afternoon. Remember that Kodiak Island is a very remote location and travel here may be quite different than it is where you live. Please leave yourself as much time as possible when booking your transfers into and out of Kodiak.

Lodging at Ayakulik Outpost

Dave's camp consists of several "Weatherports", sturdy expedition-proven buildings, for sleeping, dining and lounging facilities.

With carpeted wood floors, padded sleeping cots, propane lights and heaters, an Alaskan steam bath, and covered outhouse, the camp is as close to a hotel as you can get and still have fabric walls. The menu at Dave's camp is a combination of fresh fish, meats, vegetables, baked goods and snacks, all

prepared daily by the camp cook. The camp only accommodates six anglers a week, and is for the sturdy angler in search of remote wilderness fishing. This is a destination for you hardy, rugged anglers looking for a top-notch adventure, breathtaking scenery, and lots and lots of feisty fat fish!!!!

Fishing Day at Ayakulik Outpost

There's no hurry here; fishing is only a short boat or walk away.

The daily schedule changes a bit, depending on the activities planned and the weather. Generally speaking, the day runs about like this: breakfast is served in the dining room, 7:00 to 8:00 AM. Guided excursions depart 8:30 to 9:00 AM. Lunch is served in the field, or the dining room, 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Guided excursions return 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Dinner is served in the dining room, 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Guests are free to make unguided excursions after dinner.

Dave runs a couple of jet boats on the river, so typically three anglers will go in each, and cover as many miles of the river as needed to wear themselves out. The boats are really only used for access - the stream's gradient is very mild, so virtually all fishing is done while wading. Most pools are only 4-6 feet deep, so floating lines and medium sink rate wet tips are standard fare for all of the species fished for.

Making Reservations to Ayakulik Outpost

To make a reservation, please give us a call at 800-669-3474 during business hours any day of the week. We can give you the answers you need, detailed explanations to questions you might have, or check on availability and confirm your reservation in minutes.

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