Alaska king salmon, sockeye salmon, silver salmon and rainbow trout guided fishing trips on the Gulkana, Klutina and Tonsina Rivers of the Copper River Basin.

The Gulkana is one of only 25 rivers in Alaska to become a "National Wild and Scenic River" with outstanding scenic, recreational, geologic, fish, wildlife, historic and cultural values. Our fishing excursions focus on the excellent king and red salmon fishing along the lower river. The slower water on this segment, before entering the Copper River, provides a greater area to fish and hone fly-fishing skills.

There is a large population of Bald Eagles, and their nesting sites straddle the river where a salmon dinner is likely. There are plenty of other wildlife being drawn to the shore of this special environment.

King Fishing - Starts early June and peaks late June till closure in mid July.

Sockeye Fishing - Starts mid June and peaks late June till mid August.

Half day fishing - $159 per person, 4 per boat max

Full day fishing - $269 per person, 4 per boat max

Trips include all fishing gear. Lunch is provided with full day trips.

Klutina River

The Klutina River claims some of the largest king salmon in the Copper River region. There’s intermittent class III whitewater, limited road access and tight eddies that help keep the angling pressure down on this river, one best king and red salmon fisheries in Copper River Country. The sockeye salmon fishing is challenging with big runs and a longer season. The “Copper River Red” is the all time favorite with Alaskans and fine restaurants in the Northwest for taste.

King Salmon - June 15 - July 31

Sockeye Salmon - Late June - August 30

Half day fishing - $159 per person, 4 per boat max

Full day fishing - $269 per person, 4 per boat max

Trips include all fishing gear. Lunch is provided with full day trips.

Tonsina River

Tonsina river is very similar to the Klutina king and sockeye salmon populations and timing, but that is where similarity ends. This fast glacial fed drainage has a lot more class III and several class IV rapids that have kept the population of anglers willing to challenge the whitewater very low. Our whitewater expertise makes this trip a fun and adventurous mix of whitewater and great fishing with no one else around.

The run is 23 miles so we only offer full day trips with fishing. Typically 8 to 10 hours with transport, lunch and refreshments.

This is also the last river drainage in the upper Copper River Basin with a good Silver Salmon Run. We'll be exploring the Coho fishing opportunities here in late August and September.

Full day fishing - $299 per person, 4 per boat max

Trips include all fishing gear. Lunch is provided with full day trips.

Trips operate daily. Call for reservations.

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