King (Chinook) Salmon

Gulkana River:  June 10-July 19
Klutina River:  July 1-August 10

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June 15, 2010

The rivers are full of fish!

Charters

Effective 2009, the King (Chinook) Salmon season on the Klutina River was changed by the State of Alaska Board of Fish.  The new season begins on July 1 and runs through August 10.  The reason for the change is to give us the opportunity to fish the river in the latter part of the run when the salmon are running strong and relax the fishing in June when the salmon run has been weakening.  We are happy for this change and look forward to some excellent results as we begin the new schedule this year.

Our guides will continue to fish the Copper River Kings on the Gulkana River in June.  When the Red Salmon (Sockeye) are in the Klutina, we will offer five-hour and ten-hour charters, too.

With up to three trips daily, the guides outfit every client with all the essentials including your own fully insured and permitted professional guide and rafts, all tackle, boots and PFD's.  For your nourishment, we carry snacks and beverages for the five-hour charters.  We carry sack lunches, snacks and beverages for the ten-hour trips.  (No alcoholic beverages, please!)  Your only requirement is to come with your current Alaska fishing license, King Stamp and dressed for the weather.  It is strongly recommended that all anglers bring good rain gear for the Klutina River as the water originates at the Klutina Glacier and is in the mid-30's.  Odds are, everyone will get wet in the rapids (class 2 to 4.)  Rain gear will help to keep everyone dry and comfortable all day.

The Klutina River normally produces larger fish and because it is white water the challenge is superior.  These fish average between 25 and 40 pounds, but in most years fish can easily top out above 50 pounds with occasional catches between 60 and 70 pounds.  Without question, fishing the Klutina is a world-class experience for both the most dedicated fishermen as well as the novice.

Daily Schedule

Five-Hour Charters

Morning       Leave:  7:00 AM ~  Return:  12:00 PM

Afternoon    Leave:   1:00 PM ~  Return:    6:00 PM

Ten-Hour Charters

Morning       Leave:  7:00 AM ~  Return:    5:00 PM

Above times include transport from headquarters to the river and return to headquarters.  Times are subject to change depending on water conditions, weather and the needs of the clients.

Rate Chart

Five-Hour Charters

Adults:  $215.00

Children (8-12 years old):  $165.00

Ten-Hour Charters

Adults:  $315.00

Children (8-12 years old):  $265.00

These prices include transport from headquarters to the river and from the river back to headquarters.

Transportation to our property and your next destination is the sole responsibility of the guest.

Transportation from the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge and back will be provided for a nominal charge and is included in the rate quoted by the Princess Tour Desk.

Special arrangements for pickup and delivery from other locations can be made on request.

You will find additional prices for rooms in our beautiful cabins.

Angler Provides:

• Current Alaska Fishing License can be purchased locally on arrival or online at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (license application)
• King Salmon Stamp can be purchased locally on arrival or online at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (license application)
• Clothes for the weather
• Rain gear strongly recommended
• A great "ketchum" attitude!

Outfitter Provides:

Transportation from our property to the river and return back from the river to our property

Professional fishing gear including:

• Fully experienced, licensed, permitted and insured fishing guides
• NRS Poly-Hypolon rafts with rowing frames and Cartright oars
• Shakespeare 9' King salmon spinning rods with Quantum BOCA-PT's reels
• Shakespeare fly rods and spinning rods for the Sockeye (Reds)
• Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's)
• Bait and lures
• Snacks on half day trips and hearty sack lunches on full day trips
• Bottled water
• Cleaning, preparation and freezing of catch for shipping

Gakona Cabins are available on the property.

Gakona Stop 'n Shop offers groceries, tobacco and gifts.

Gakona ECO Gas offers unleaded and diesel fuel at competitive prices.

One day overnight shipping of your catch with FedEx is available on request.