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Alaska Rainbow Adventures

Name: Alaska Rainbow Adventures
Brand: Trident
Price: 7795.00 USD
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Trip Summary

Founded in 1993, Alaska Rainbow Adventures has set the standard for high-end overnight fly fishing float trips in the Bristol Bay region of southwest Alaska. Offering several different types of trips, ARA can arrange expeditions on a host of legendary Alaskan river drainages including the Goodnews, Kanektok, Moraine, and others. Depending on the specific river system and the time of season, guests can expect to fish for some combination of Rainbow Trout, Pacific Salmon, Char, and Arctic Grayling. Guests will enjoy spacious waterproof tent accommodations, hearty meals, and unparalleled river access each day. The guide staff at ARA are hardworking experts in the fields of fly fishing and hospitality alike. For adventurous anglers who want a remote float fishing and camping experience, Alaska Rainbow Adventures offers the premier program.

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Trident Travel's expert planning service is free of charge. The rates below are the same as you would pay by booking directly with the lodge.

Rates and inclusions are subject to change at any time. Contact us for the most current pricing.

Goodnews River - Double Occupancy (Per Person)

6 Nights / 7 Days = $7,995

9 Nights / 10 Days = $8,595

Kanektok River - Double Occupancy (Per Person)

7 Nights / 8 Days = $7,795

What's Included:

Roundtrip transfers between the hub city and the put-in
Daily boat and guide service
Tent accommodations on the river
All meals at camp and cooler lunches

What's Not Included:

Airfare to/from Alaska
Lodging and meals in the hub city
Gratuities
Fishing equipment and terminal tackle
Sleeping bag and pad
Alcoholic beverages
Alaska fishing license
Alaska taxes

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Mid-June - Early-July

45-65 °F

King Salmon Rainbow Trout Dolly Varden Arctic Grayling

The season begins with strong opportunities for King Salmon as fresh fish push upriver from the ocean. At the same time, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Arctic Grayling are active throughout the river systems. Early season trout fishing can be excellent, with fish aggressively chasing streamers and other larger patterns as the rivers come to life after spring.

July

50-65 °F

Sockeye Salmon Chum Salmon Rainbow Trout Dolly Varden Arctic Grayling

July marks the heart of the salmon migration in many Bristol Bay rivers. Large numbers of Sockeye Salmon move through the systems, with Chum Salmon also available during this window. As salmon fill the rivers, Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden take full advantage of the abundance of eggs and other food sources, while Arctic Grayling remain a reliable and enjoyable target.

Mid-July - August

45-65 °F

Pink Salmon Chum Salmon Rainbow Trout Dolly Varden Arctic Grayling

In even-numbered years, Pink Salmon arrive in strong numbers and provide fast-paced, aggressive action. Chum Salmon continue moving through many systems, while resident species such as Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Arctic Grayling remain active throughout the region. This is a very fun multi-species stretch of the season.

August - September

40-60 °F

Silver Salmon Rainbow Trout Dolly Varden Arctic Grayling

Late season brings some of the most exciting fishing of the year as Silver Salmon enter the rivers in strong numbers. Fresh Silvers are aggressive and acrobatic, while Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden feed heavily on spawning-related food sources and often reach their heaviest weights of the season. Arctic Grayling remain available as well, rounding out an excellent late-season fishery.

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Lodging & Accommodations

Accommodations

River camps at Alaska Rainbow Adventures feature custom-built double-occupancy waterproof tents with cots, a spacious dining tent/gathering area with chairs and a table, and a portable river toilet system set up away from camp for privacy. Some trips also include a portable shower system. This is roughing it in style, allowing anglers to feel relaxed, warm, and dry after each day of fishing.

Food

Meals at Alaska Rainbow Adventures are hearty and delicious, and provide anglers with the nourishment they need to fish hard all day. Breakfast features classic options such as eggs and pancakes with strong coffee and tea. Substantial cooler lunches are packed daily by your guide, allowing you to maximize your time on the water. Dinners include meats, pasta, and freshly caught salmon, punctuated by delectable desserts.

Connectivity

Internet and Cell services are not available on the river. The guide staff carries satellite telephones in case of emergencies.

Target Species

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout are among the most popular and widely distributed game fish in the world, prized for their willingness to take a fly and their energetic fights. Native to the Pacific drainages of North America, they have been introduced to rivers and lakes across the globe and thrive in a wide variety of freshwater environments. Rainbow Trout are opportunistic feeders, readily taking aquatic insects, crustaceans, and small baitfish, which makes them well suited to a broad range of fly fishing techniques. Anglers commonly target them with dry flies, nymphs, and streamers, depending on the conditions and time of year. Known for their acrobatic jumps and spirited runs, Rainbow Trout offer exciting action for anglers of all skill levels.

Sockeye Salmon

Sockeye Salmon are one of the most abundant and recognizable Pacific salmon species, famous for their spectacular spawning runs and vibrant red coloration. Born in freshwater lakes and rivers, they migrate to the ocean where they grow rapidly before returning to their natal waters to spawn. During their upriver migrations, massive schools of Sockeye push through river systems across Alaska, British Columbia, and the Pacific Northwest. Although Sockeye are not always aggressive feeders in freshwater, anglers can successfully target them on fly rods using small streamers, beads, and brightly colored patterns that trigger instinctive strikes. Their powerful runs and sheer numbers make Sockeye Salmon an exciting and memorable species for fly anglers.

King Salmon

King Salmon, also known as Chinook Salmon, are the largest and most powerful of the Pacific salmon species. Born in freshwater rivers and streams, they migrate to the ocean where they spend several years growing before returning to their natal waters to spawn. Mature Kings are renowned for their immense strength and stamina, often testing both tackle and angler with blistering runs and deep, stubborn fights. Fly anglers typically target them using large streamers, intruders, and other bold patterns presented on swinging or stripping techniques. Their sheer size, power, and the challenge of landing them make King Salmon one of the most sought-after game fish in the world.

Silver Salmon

Silver Salmon, also known as Coho Salmon, are widely regarded as one of the most exciting and aggressive Pacific salmon species to catch on a fly rod. Born in freshwater rivers and streams, they migrate to the ocean where they grow quickly before returning to their natal waters to spawn. Fresh from the ocean, Silvers are bright chrome and exceptionally powerful, known for their blistering runs, acrobatic jumps, and willingness to chase down flies. Fly anglers commonly target them using streamers and other brightly colored patterns, often fished with stripping or swinging techniques. Their aggressive nature and spectacular fights make Silver Salmon a favorite among fly anglers throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

Chum Salmon

Chum Salmon, often called Dog Salmon, are one of the most powerful and underrated Pacific salmon species. Born in freshwater rivers, they migrate to the ocean where they grow rapidly before returning to their natal streams to spawn. Fresh from the salt, Chums are bright chrome and incredibly strong, frequently delivering blistering runs that rival much larger fish. As they move upriver, they develop their distinctive spawning colors with bold green, purple, and red vertical bars. Fly anglers typically target Chum Salmon with streamers and brightly colored patterns swung or stripped through traveling fish. Their aggressive strikes and remarkable strength make them a thrilling target for anglers exploring Pacific salmon rivers.

Pink Salmon

Pink Salmon, often called Humpies, are the smallest and most abundant of the Pacific salmon species. They follow a strict two-year life cycle, producing massive runs in many river systems across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest during even-numbered years. Fresh from the ocean, Pinks are bright chrome and eager to strike flies, making them a fun and accessible target for fly anglers of all experience levels. As the spawning season progresses, males develop the pronounced hump on their backs that gives the species its common name. Anglers typically target Pink Salmon with small streamers and brightly colored patterns, enjoying their willingness to bite and energetic fights on lighter tackle.

Arctic Char

Arctic Char are a cold-water species closely related to both trout and salmon, found in northern regions across North America, Europe, and Asia. Known for their striking coloration, especially during spawning periods, they range from bright silver in open water to vivid reds and oranges in freshwater. Char inhabit a variety of environments, including lakes, rivers, and coastal systems, where they feed on insects, crustaceans, and small fish. They are often aggressive and willing to take a fly, making them a fun and accessible species to target with streamers, nymphs, and dry flies. Their adaptability, beauty, and willingness to eat make Arctic Char a favorite among anglers exploring northern fisheries.

Dolly Varden

Dolly Varden are a striking member of the char family, closely related to Arctic Char and Brook Trout. Native to cold rivers and coastal waters of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, they are known for their beautiful coloration, featuring dark olive backs, pale spots, and vibrant pink or orange markings along their sides during spawning season. Dolly Varden are opportunistic feeders that readily consume eggs, small fish, insects, and other drifting food sources, making them highly receptive to a wide variety of fly patterns. Fly anglers often target them using egg patterns, small streamers, and nymphs, particularly in rivers where salmon runs provide abundant food. Their aggressive nature and willingness to take flies make Dolly Varden a favorite bonus species on many northern fisheries.

Arctic Grayling

Arctic Grayling are one of the most distinctive freshwater fish in the northern hemisphere, easily recognized by their large, sail-like dorsal fin and elegant profile. Native to cold rivers and lakes across Alaska and northern Canada, Grayling are closely related to trout and salmon but belong to their own unique branch of the salmonid family. They are well known for their willingness to rise to dry flies, often feeding aggressively on drifting insects throughout the summer months. Fly anglers commonly target Arctic Grayling with small dry flies, nymphs, and light streamers. Their beauty, cooperative nature, and surface-oriented feeding habits make them a favorite species for anglers exploring northern wilderness fisheries.

A week-long float trip with Alaska Rainbow Adventures begins with a flight to the Bethel Airport in Bethel, Alaska (BET,) or another hub city depending on your specific trip. Once you've arrived in Bethel, a shuttle service will transport you to a pre-arranged bed and breakfast, where you will spend one night.

The next morning, a shuttle service will transport you from the bed and breakfast to a charter aircraft, which will transport you to the put-in on the river. Flight times can vary depending on your specific river trip, ranging from a short hop to over an hour. Once you're at the river, you'll get your equipment rigged and begin floating and fishing with your guides.

Fishing days start with a full camp breakfast before breaking down camp and heading out with your guide for the day on the raft. Mileage covered each day can depend on the river and the current conditions, but is typically anywhere from 5 to 10+ miles floated per day. Hearty cooler lunches are packed by your guide daily, allowing you to eat and relax on the water. Following the afternoon float, you will assist the guides in setting up camp, and then relax with friends while a delicious dinner is being prepared. After dinner, you can enjoy stories with friends in the dining tent, tie flies, or retire early to prepare for the next day's adventure.

On your final day of fishing, you'll enjoy breakfast on Saturday morning before floating and fishing your way downstream to the final take-out point, where you will begin your transfer flight back to the Bethel Airport (BET). From Bethel, a shuttle service will transfer you to your pre-arranged hotel, where you'll spend one night.

The next morning, you'll take a taxi to the Bethel Airport, where you'll board your flight back to Anchorage, and then to your subsequent home destination.

The guides at Alaska Rainbow Adventures are patient and knowledgeable professionals, capable of guiding anglers of any ability. From first-timers to seasoned veterans, all anglers can find success and enjoyment in the productive fisheries of the Bristol Bay region.

Practicing your casting is crucial, as accuracy is important when fishing large Rainbow Trout and Pacific Salmon. Also, purchasing the right gear, tackle, and clothing is important - use our recommended packing lists. You should think about your goals for the trip so that you can relay them to your guides. Lastly, figure out your travel logistics well in advance.

For adventurous families who don't mind roughing it, Alaska Rainbow Adventures offers the opportunity to create lifetime memories in the Alaskan Wilderness.

Guest capacity depends on the specific trip, but is usually capped at 8 anglers, resulting in an intimate and personalized experience. The vast fisheries of Bristol Bay ensure uncrowded fishing beats and unpressured fish.

In addition to amazing fly fishing, seeing the plentiful wildlife is a highlight of any trip into the Alaskan Wilderness. On an overnight float trip, you could see Eagles, Moose, Caribou, Brown Bears, Foxes, and much more. We recommend bringing a packable digital camera to take photos of wildlife during your trip.

The Brown Bears of Alaska are wild animals and certainly demand respect and space. That being said, the bears here are typically unbothered by human presence. Your guides will prepare you for any bear encounters to ensure a safe and memorable fishing experience.

The Bristol Bay region is known for variable summer weather. Temperatures here can range from the low 40s to the upper 70s, Fahrenheit. With rain and wind possible at any time, we recommend dressing in layers and packing a reliable (Gore-Tex or similar) rain jacket to be prepared for the varying weather conditions at Alaska Rainbow Adventures

Yes, tipping is customary and appreciated, although it is at your discretion. Tipping 15-20 % of your trip total per person is recommended. Please plan on tipping in cash.

Medical emergencies and evacuations can happen in remote destinations, which is why we strongly recommend enrolling with Global Rescue before your trip. Global Rescue provides industry-leading medical and security evacuation services, and they also offer comprehensive travel insurance plans serviced through IMG. This all-in-one solution allows anglers to secure both emergency evacuation coverage and travel insurance through a single provider, helping ensure you’re protected if something unexpected occurs before or during your trip.

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