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ALASKA RAINBOW ADVENTURES

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Alaska Rainbow Adventures is the premier guide service, owned and based in Alaska, that specializes in Alaska Float Fishing Trips. Under that ownership, we have operated Alaska float trips to the most productive float fishing rivers in Southwest Alaska and the Bristol Bay region for over thirty years, and we bring that experience along with us on every trip be it to the Kanektok River, Goodnews River, Arolik or any one of the many other epic Alaska waters we can take you to!

Not all Alaska float fishing trips are equal! Our approach is simple, use those three decades of Alaska float trip experience to fish and float the most prolific of Alaska's float trip waters with knowledgeable guides, custom rafts expressly set up for an Alaska float fishing trip, equip the most comfortable camps with tents built right here in Alaska that can more than handle Alaska's ever-changing weather and feed you good, hearty, and fulfilling meals that will keep you nourished and energized throughout your Alaska float fishing adventure. We do all this to provide you with the highest quality Alaska float fishing trip experience available, bar none, at the most productive times, with your safety and comfort in mind, and, of course, to catch fish!

There are few places in the world where you can enjoy the unbeatable diversity, quality, and amount of time available for fishing as offered on an Alaska Float Trip. Whether you are interested in catching leopard rainbow trout with mouse patterns onthe Kanektok River, hard-charging Coho Salmon on top water on the Goodnews River, going after diminutive Grayling on dries on the Arolik River, or any of the numerous other available species, we have you covered with over thirty years of Alaska float fishing trip experience in Bristol Bay and S.W Alaska!

All of Alaska Rainbow Adventures' guided Alaska float trips take place in remote and pristine areas of Alaska that are inaccessible by road and must be flown into, taking along everything you will need. Being this remote means you are fishing waters rarely visited by other anglers, giving you a unique and unforgettable angling experience. Moreover, a guided Alaska float trip with us is a great way to take in stunning landscapes and view undisturbed wildlife, further enhancing a memorable and enjoyable experience.

If you're interested in an Alaska float trip adventure, why not give us a call at 1-907-357-0251 or send us an email? We'll help you make your Alaska Fly Fishing dream trip a reality!

Popular Alaska Fly Fishing Float Trips

The "everything" trip.

This trip offers a chance to catch most every type of Pacific Salmon, as well as other species like dollies, rainbows and more. This is also the best trip to bring the family on before school starts!

The Fall Extravaganza

Our Most Popular Goodnews Float Trip - Experience the beauty of crisp autumn days on this Goodnews River Float Trip with stunning fall colors both above and below the water. Catch a variety of fish, including Dollies, Char, Rainbows, Coho, and more!

Coho Mania!

Coho salmon on the Goodnews provide anglers with a challenging and rewarding fishing experience, showcasing their aggressive behavior and acrobatics, all while being surrounded by spectacular wilderness landscapes.

Special Selections

Hot alaska float trips from our schedule.

Take a look at our most popular Alaska fly fishing float trips from the upcoming schedule. You wouldn't want to miss out on the chance to experience the thrill of fly fishing on a remote wilderness river in Alaska!

Goodnews River

August 25 to september 1, 2024.

"Looking for the ultimate fishing experience? Look no further than the upcoming Silver Salmon fishing season from August 25 to September 1, 2024. For only $6,995.00 per person, you can enjoy eight days and seven nights of some of the best Silver Salmon fishing conditions available. But that's not all! In addition to the excellent Silver Salmon fishing, you'll also have the opportunity to catch Dolly Varden in their stunning fall colors and take advantage of some sure to be excellent rainbow trout fishing as well. "

September 3 to 12, 2024

"Don't miss the opportunity to experience the ultimate fall fishing adventure! Our trip offers an incredible chance to catch large char and coho salmon, all while surrounded by the stunning fall colors. Act quickly as limited slots are available and this is not an opportunity to be missed!""This trip begins with a large char fishing experience and transitions into catching coho salmon, showcasing the full spectrum of fall colors. Not just fauna on the hillsides, but in the fish to be caught. Limited slots are still available!"

Kanektok River

August 29 to september 5, 2024.

Ninety something miles of Coho salmon and rainbow trout fishing await you, along with stunning Dolly Varden, Arctic Char, and Grayling. All of this is surrounded by the breathtaking fall colors that you and your group can enjoy exclusively. Don't miss this unforgettable experience!"

July 12 to 19, 2024

Join us for an exhilarating eight-day and seven-night fishing adventure from July 12 to 19, priced at $6,995.00. Get ready to witness a spectacle of nature as you fish the Kanektok River, home to an abundance of salmon, dollies and Leopard Rainbows renowned for taking mouse patterns on the surface! Be sure to book before the remaining slots are filled as you're sure to have an unforgettable fishing experience.

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What was said about us

Testimonials.

Joshua Holtom

"We spent a week on the Goodnews River float with head guide Mike, Ohio Mike, John and Cole. This may have been the best week of my life, we had such a good time with these guys, they were helpful, hardworking and provided us with guidance to ultimately catch more fish! If you're looking for the adventure of a lifetime, call these guys up, and do it. What an experience we had."

Jeffrey Morrow

"I fished the Goodnews River with Alaska Rainbow Adventures and head guide Mike Bianchi last week and had a GREAT time. It was my first time in Alaska, and an adventure it was. Mike and his crew worked hard all day, everyday to ensure that the guests were well taken care of, and of course, to get us into fish. Some in our group caught all five salmon species, plus Lake Trout, Rainbow, Dollies, and Grayling. But this was so much more than a fishing trip. The beauty of Southwest Alaska is something to behold, complete with wildlife and majestic landscapes. Flying in a float plane and camping on the river brings home the wilderness that still remains in this beautiful country. Mind you, this is not a trip for those that want to be constantly pampered... it's a camping and fishing expedition guided by experts. If you're ready for an adventure, give Alaska Rainbow Adventures a call, you'll be glad you did!"

I floated the Goodnews in early August. The experience was everything I expected. Alaskan Rainbow Adventures is a very professional and a top notch guide service. The guides were very knowledgeable, friendly, and hardworking. The food and camp experience was incredible as well. The fishing on the Goodnews river was excellent. Although the Silver run was delayed, we were still able to catch eight different species of fish, including the Salmon slam.

The Goodnews River offers many photographic opportunities. Between the continuously changing landscape and the encountered wildlife, anyone with a camera will end up with hundreds of photographs at the end of this trip. I would definitely recommend Alaska Rainbow Adventures, and I plan on using this guide service in the future.

Jeff C.-pt 1

Alaska Rainbow Adventures not only crossed off an item on my list, but it also exceeded all of my expectations! From the moment I arrived in Bethel until I left 10 days later, the trip was truly remarkable.

I came for the fishing, which was phenomenal, but I was treated to so much more thanks to our guides. They were supremely courteous and professional, and very good at what they do. However, what they did was so much more than just putting us on the fish. Working 14-hour days every day is tough enough. But when you consider ALL that they do during those 14 hours, that's when you begin to appreciate the magnitude of their efforts.

Jeff C.-pt 2

Their duties included making breakfast, breaking down camp, loading the rafts, guiding and rowing the rafts safely down the river, always positioning the boat correctly to maximize the fishing, netting the fish (we caught hundreds of fish), finding suitable campsites, unloading the rafts, setting up camp, cooking dinner, cleaning dishes, building fires, making lunch for the next day, and being responsible for our safety and security for the entire trip. They did all of this with not only a positive attitude but also with a smile on their faces and a genuine concern for their clients.

I am not sure how much they get paid, but it's not enough. They definitely deserve a raise! The incredible fishing, to steal a phrase from one of my trip-mates, 'size and volume,' was expected (and it was awesome), but Mike and Dac's incredible work ethic, positive attitude, knowledge/experience, and genuine likeability made this trip extraordinary. This was the trip of a lifetime and hope to return to Alaska for another adventure, and if I do, it will undoubtedly be with the crew from Alaska Rainbow Adventures!

Michael Grant-pt 1

I had done this type of float fishing and camping trip up in Alaska in the past with another outfit that is no longer in operation, since then I have been talking with Paul Hansen about his trips with Alaska Rainbow Adventures, after having been recommended to him by a guide friend of mine. When things on my end finally allowed me to pull the trigger on heading to Alaska again, I chose their Goodnews river trip, in this case the last one of the season and a ten day trip to boot!

Thinking back on all the lodge and camping trips I have done in the past, let me tell all who read this, that this is the kind of trip for you, especially if you are a fishing junkie like myself! While lots of lodge trips are more luxurious, on those trips we all find ourselves back at the lodge by 4 o`clock swapping stories, comparing the days fishing, showered and drinking. On this trip at 4pm you are still out fishing as hard as you like and can continue to do so all night if you have not gotten enough. Imagine after dinner wandering back to the river and fishing for a couple of hours and adding five to twenty additional fish to the days already ludicrous tally and only then throwing in the towel for the night!

Michael Grant-part 2

If you are reading this you are most likely considering going to Alaska, if you do, be sure to give seriously consideration to this professionally run tour in which every comfort is taken into consideration. On this trip there was a shower, bathroom, comfortable sleeping accommodations, and most importantly 'Great Guides' who never stopped working for you!!!

The guides were completely professional, hard working and put us on so many fish that we were actually whipped by day's end, and what day's they were! We would wake up to an excellent breakfast, fish until lunchtime when we would have shore lunch if we were traveling that day or perhaps something more hearty if not. Fishing and moving down river would resume after and last until we stopped at that nights camp / fishing hole, where we would have dinner, and as I said earlier, fish after if you wish!

Everybody owes it to themselves to try one of these trips, and when you do, it surely will be fondly burned into your memory until your end of days. So figure out what fish you want to target, sign up for one of their killer trip's and have a great time! I will be returning again and again to make more of those memories with Alaska Rainbow Adventures, they run an awesome program.

Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing

Tour Departs from either Skagway or Haines, Alaska

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Leave the crowds of Skagway behind and visit Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines.

Your tour begins with a high-speed catamaran ride along the steep-walled fjords which connect Skagway to Haines. Over a dozen unnamed waterfalls drop hundreds of feet from both sides of the boat. Upon arrival in Haines, you will meet your knowledgeable guide for a drive to Chilkoot Lake State Park.

This park has it all: a turquoise lake surrounded by snowy mountain peaks, a salmon-filled river flowing into the sea, and important Tlingit cultural sights. In May, June and July, the wildflowers are at their peak and eagles are busy caring for their young in the nest. Beginning in late July, the river fills with migrating salmon, and harbor seals follow them up into the river where they go to spawn. As the number of salmon in the river increases, the likelihood of seeing bears down along the river increases, with a good probability of bear sightings from early August through late September.

As you drive through the park, your guide knows the best places to stop for scenery and the possibility of wildlife spotting. Your guide is equipped with a powerful spotting scope to bring the wildlife in close, and your guide will help interpret the behavior of the various wildlife and explain how the animals fit into the Chilkoot’s complex ecosystem. Make sure you bring your camera to take advantage of the numerous photo opportunities.

2024 Prices:

• $245 per adult (includes ferry to and from Haines and lunch)
• $146 per adult (with lunch)
• $104 per adult (no lunch)
• 2 person minimum to open the tour
• Note: This tour goes through prime wildlife habitat, however, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

If you would like a private version of this tour, please contact Joe : [email protected]  or call 907-766-3576. 

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