If you’re looking ahead to 2026 and trying to figure out which Alaska float trip actually deserves your time, here’s the straight story. Not hype. Not brochure talk. Just what’s available, what’s worth prioritizing, and why certain windows on these rivers consistently deliver. The July Kanektok Window: Prime Mouse Fishing If you’re a trout angler…
The Arolik River There’s a river in Southwest Alaska that most anglers have never heard of. And that’s exactly how it should be. While the Kanektok and Goodnews rivers rightfully earn their reputation as world-class fisheries, the Arolik River flows quietly just five miles south a pristine 45-mile ribbon of crystal-clear water that remains one…
Why Float Trips Deliver Unmatched Fishing Experiences—And Everything You Need to Know Before You Go After spending a week on an Alaska wilderness float fishing trip, seasoned anglers often say you never quite go all the way back home. The compelling urge to return lingers like the memory of a trophy rainbow trout breaking the…
The Incredible Highs Our recent August reports from the Goodnews River read like a fishing fairy tale. Chrome-bright Coho salmon stacked in the lower river and Rainbows and Dollies throughout the system, beginners landing 20-30 fish daily, experienced anglers hitting 60+, and trophy rainbows averaging 20 inches with some genuine monsters pushing into the mid-20s…
Posted by Alaska Rainbow Adventures The late August sun is blazing down on Alaska’s legendary Goodnews River, and the fishing reports coming in are nothing short of extraordinary. If you’ve ever dreamed of an Alaskan fishing adventure where the action never stops and the scenery takes your breath away, this is your moment. A River…
Alaska’s Bristol Bay region Is a dream destination for anglers, a vast wilderness of pristine rivers teeming with trophy fish. For over three decades, Alaska Rainbow Adventures has been a premier outfitter, guiding guests on multi-day float trips that offer an unparalleled immersion into this wild and scenic landscape. While the famous Alagnak River is…
“I never expected to find my tribe floating down a river in the middle of nowhere.” That’s what one of our guests told me three weeks after her wilderness float trip with us, and honestly, it stopped me in my tracks. Because she’d just put into words something I see happen again and again, trip…
Ready to make your Pacific Salmon fishing dreams a reality? It’s prime Coho (Silver) Salmon season here in Southwest Alaska, and our legendary Goodnews and Kanektok rivers are calling! From late July through September, these pristine wilderness waterways explode with aggressive, chrome-bright Coho, promising you an unparalleled angling experience. While you’ll also find other salmon…
The Alaskan summer is a prime time for incredible fly fishing, and at Alaska Rainbow Adventures, we’re gearing up for exhilarating Coho Salmon adventures along with legendary Rainbow Trout fishing. As we move into late July and August, chrome bright Coho will begin their aggressive runs, providing an incredible fight on the fly. Meanwhile, the…
“Southwest Alaska and Bristol Bay” The very names conjure up images of untamed wilderness, teeming rivers, and the legendary rainbow trout. For anglers seeking an unparalleled fly-fishing experience, the Goodnews and Kanektok Rivers stand as beacons, promising not just fish but an immersion into a pristine ecosystem. And guiding your way through this breathtaking landscape…