Fishing :: Alaska

THE FISHING
Most of the fishing out of Alaska Rainbow Point Lodge is done on the lodge's "home waters" - the Upper and Lower sections of the Copper River, and the Gibraltar River. With the use of the lodge's Cessna 206 float plane, you can also access rivers that include the New Halen, Talarik, Kvichak, Nushagak, Mulchatna, Moraine, Funnel, Battle, American, Kamishak, Amakadori, and the "Cone."

During the trophy trout fishing seasons (late spring and fall) guests come from around the globe to fish for trophy native rainbows in an unspoiled setting. During the summer and throughout the fall, the salmon provide a tremendous food source for these trophy fish, and the fishing is outstanding.

• JUNE – Early season conditions can vary at this time depending on the “size” of the previous winter. A big snow pack produces high water, while a light snow pack means low, clear conditions. Either way, this is a great time to target rainbows in the Illiamna region. Coming out of their winter dormancy and spawning period, the rainbows are awake and on the feed.

• JULY – One of the largest sockeye salmon runs found anywhere in the world occurs in this region in July and early Augut. The sockeye salmon – rated by many anglers as the strongest salmon pound for pound – will make for countless fish fighting memories. The nymph and streamer fishing for rainbows is decent during this month, with many of the larger fish taken on bugger and sculpin patterns.

• AUGUST – The month when the rainbow feeding frenzy begins! The sockeye are beginning to spawn, leaving a scent in the water that ignites the voracious appetite of the rainbow trout. As the spawning continues throughout the month, more and more food is in the river. The big rainbows from Lake Illiamna will continue to stack up in area rivers, offering anglers the best chance of the year for a true trophy. This is also silver salmon time, with the run beginning in early August and finishing in September.

• SEPTEMBER – Probably the best month in all of Alaska to really go after trohpy trout. While the weather can at times be challenging, this is when the largest numbers of big lake rainbows come in to area rivers. The fish have been feeding throughout the summer months, and they know this is their last chance to pack on weight for the long winter ahead. The rainbows are still extremely aggressive on salmon eggs and will chase a flesh fly with reckless abandon. The fish know that winter is near, and they will not hesitate to gorge themselves on anything that passes in front of them.

Experience world class sport fishing in the heart of some of the most breathtaking scenery Alaska has to offer. This area includes world renowned rivers like the Copper, Gibraltar, New Halen, Talarik, Kvichak, Nushagak, Mulchatna, Moraine, Funnel, Battle, American, Kamishak, Amakadori and the "Cone," to name just a few.

During our trophy trout fishing seasons (Spring and Fall), guests come from around the globe to fish for monster rainbows that exceed 17 pounds. Keep in mind that these are native rainbows in an unspoiled setting, just like nature intended. During late Summer and through the Fall fisheries, the salmon provide a tremendous food source for the trophy Rainbows, Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling and Dolly Varden.

Our lakes, streams, rivers, scenery and wildlife have been documented in major outdoor magazines, books and television fishing programs as one of the most spectacular vacation destinations.