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Kodiak Island Fly Fishing Guide for Alaska Salmon.
Kodiak Island Fly Fishing
Orvis Endorsed Expedition Outfitter
The Ayakulik River is a perfect river for fly fishing. The width, depth, and speed of the sparkling water, as well as the lack of brush on the banks, makes it one of the best rivers for fly fishing King Salmon, Sockeye, and Steelhead in June, and the Cohos, Pinks, Chars, and Steelhead in late August and September.
Alaska Fishing
Fly-Fishing for King Salmon: Most rivers
that king salmon ascend in Alaska are
wide, deep, and the only practical way
to fish these rivers is with casting and
spinning gear. On the Ayakulik River fish
can be caught successfully with casting
and spinning gear, but the crystal-clear
stream is an ideal place to fish with a
fly-rod because of the width and depth,
lack of brush on the banks, and speed of
the current.
About three-quarters of the fishermen who have fished at the Ayakulik with us have switched
to fishing with a fly-rod, although, some fishermen still prefer to use spinning gear.
Coho salmon are found in many more rivers than king salmon, but for most of the same reasons,
the Ayakulik is a perfect place to catch coho salmon in the fall.
Both king and coho salmon are aggressively strike flys and lures.
Sockeye salmon are notorious for not striking lures, but they do strike
flys under some circumstances, on some rivers. We are fortunate that
on the Ayakulik they strike flys aggressively, and we have great
catches of sockeye salmon through most of the summer and early fall
season.
In the early spring and in the late fall we also have a large steelhead
run that adds another dimension to this already great place.
During the mid-summer season we also have a giant run of pink salmon
on even numbered years, and a normal sized run on odd numbered years. Currently we are not
conducting trips just for the pink salmon, but it is a fun diversion for people who might come
there primarily for wildlife viewing.
We also have a large run of Arctic char/Dolly Varden that ascend the river in mid-July and stay
through the fall season.
Lodging
At this remote location on the mouth of the
Ayakulik River, on the Southwest coast of Kodiak
Island, there are two lodges under cooperative
management. Each lodge handles six guests.
Both lodges have showers and electricity. Meals
include halibut, beef steak, turkey, ribs, cops, and
fresh-caught salmon.
Great for Spinning or Bait Casting
King salmon make great sport for medium to
heavy bait-casting equipment. Spinning gear
remains very popular for fishing king salmon
and medium / heavy gear produces lots of
action.
Stream Fishing
The Ayakulik is a crystal-clear, fast-flowing
stream that averages 3 to 4 feet deep, and
approximately 30 yards across with deep
pools every 200 yards or so. We catch and
release all steelhead and catch many more
salmon than you can keep.
Bear Viewing The Ayakulik River The Ayakulik River, located on Alaska's Kodiak Island, is the ideal location to view and photograph brown or grizzly bear and a wide variety of wildlife, including Sitka blacktail deer, reindeer, fox, land otters, sea otters, bald eagles, and dozens of species of birds. There are also plenty of seals and sea lions.
In the summer, on the Ayakulik River, coastal brown bear and coastal grizzly bear are concentrated in of one of the highest populations in the world. This location is 90 miles southwest of Kodiak village on the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.
Thousands of salmon ascend the river during summer.
This is a wonderful place to view and photograph wildlife to your hearts content. Click Information Request below for Contact Info and Availability !
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