Mike Trotter's fabulous float trips in southwestern Alaska are accessible only by floatplane - the headwaters of the river you'll be floating will be the jumping off spot for a week of fishing through a hundred miles of remote Alaskan outback. Each day the scenery changes as you travel down these magnificent rivers, offering unlimited photo opportunities. You will camp in peaceful solitude with superior accommodations each night on specially selected gravel bars, surrounded by phenomenal fishing. Mike has spared no expense in making this the most luxurious float trip possible. From his expedition quality rafts to his impressive camps and meals, and experienced guides, a better float experience cannot be found, at any price.

Mike has chosen the finest rivers in the Bristol Bay watershed on which to operate his floats. They are smack in the middle of the most prolific salmon runs in Alaska, allowing the angler seasonal opportunities at kings, chums, sockeyes, pinks, and of course, silver salmon. With these fertile salmon populations also come tremendous numbers of indigenous species; you can test your skills daily on beautiful "leopard rainbows", arctic char, dolly varden and grayling. The rivers are the perfect size - small enough to wade effectively and do some exciting sight fishing, but large enough to comfortably float down.

The camp crew will go ahead of you each day and set up camp - as with every facet of this operation, only the finest tents, sleeping cots and mattresses are used. You will roll into your fully assembled "sandbar chalet" after a full day's fishing, greeted by the inviting aroma of the cook's wonderful Dutch oven magic. After a hearty meal that includes a selection of fine California wines and some mouth-watering desserts, you'll be free to relax around the camp, or put the waders back on and catch a bunch more fish. As a wonderful bonus, the remote nature of these expeditions often includes encounters with brown bears, moose, wolf, caribou and eagles, as well as the possibility of a late night display of the Northern Lights. As Mike like's to say, "This is as comfortable as you can get on a sandbar!"

Lodging: You will stay at a new campsite each night. A forward crew goes ahead of the anglers each day and has the camp set up. All tents and camping gear are provided, but you will need to bring your own sleeping bag.

Travel Arrangements: You will fly a commercial airlines from Anchorage to Dillingham, then utilize an air taxi to reach your final destination of the upper Kanektok River.

Length of Stay: Float trip durations vary between 7 night/8 day and 6 night/7 day formats.

Occupancy: Baranof float trips accept a maximum of 6 anglers per float.

Non-Inclusions:This rate does not include: Air travel to Dillingham or from Bethel, fishing license, alcohol other than wine with dinner, or gratuities.

Deposit: A 50 percent deposit is due to secure a reservation.

 

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