The float is based on the Kanektok River, which flows directly into Kuskokwim Bay. Famous for its beautifully-marked “Leopard” rainbows, the river also hosts superb runs of all 5 species of Pacific salmon, as well as sea run dolly varden and resident grayling.
The river is the perfect size – small enough to wade effectively and do some exciting sight fishing, but large enough to comfortably float down.
Floating Alaska’s Kanektok River is one of the ultimate fishing and wilderness experiences. This scenic river flows through the designated wilderness area of Togiak National Wildlife Refuge (TNWR). Most of Alaska’s big game and bird species are common within the TNWR and during your float trip it will be possible for you to see many in their natural habitat.
The Duncan family has spent over twenty-five years developing specialized camps and boats for comfort and convenience. Only the best inflatable boats, tents and camping equipment are used. Each raft features rowing racks, floor boards to stand on while fishing, comfortable seats and anchoring capabilities that allow guests to fish any drift in the river.
You will be flown by a chartered float plane to an isolated wilderness lake (Kagati) surrounded by stately mountains. This is the beginning of a remarkable journey down a small river that has incredible numbers of leopard rainbow trout, arctic char, grayling, dolly varden, and all five Pacific salmon species. The Kanektok River continually grows in size and changes in character as it flows from the mountains, through the foothills and finally merges with the sea.
When it’s time to load the plane and return, the person going home is a different person than the one that came. He or she has a deeper appreciation of, and respect for, the fishing experience and Alaska’s vast wilderness. These trips are limited to 8 guests, with one guide and two guests per boat. 7 days/6 nights, and 90 miles of pure fun.
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