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Species |
| Rainbow Trout:
Rainbows in Alaska naturally occur up to 24 pounds or better in the Iliamna,
Bristol Bay drainages. Rainbows are caught June through September. Due to the
distraction by millions of Salmon, most serious Rainbow Trout anglers prefer
fishing before and after the heavy Salmon runs (June and September). The
Kvichak River is home to the largest Rainbow Trout in the State of Alaska. The
Current Kvichak Lodge trout record is 23.3 pounds caught in Septmeber of 99. |
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Arctic Grayling:
Grayling are God's gift to entry level fly rodders and light tackle fanatics.
They're thick in nearby streams and will attack a fly all season long and in the
worst of weather. Most Grayling average 10 to 14 inches with trophies measuring
21 inches and weighing 4 pounds. Their reputation as a sport fish is in their
susceptibility to dry flies and the gracefulness in which they take. |
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Arctic Char:
Char are commonly associated with the Dolley Varden since they are biologically
the same, averaging between 2 to 8 pounds with a maximum of 20 pounds. Very hard
fighters for its size, the beautiful orange colored markings have always been
admired by anglers. Char are abundant in most waters in Alaska that have heavy
salmon runs. Char are not shy of salmon and will feed among them on any tempting
fly that passes. |
| Chinook (King) Salmon:
The largest of the Pacific Salmon, Kings are the first to return to their birth
place to spawn and die. Adults weigh from 15 to 60 pounds but expect those in
the 25 to 50 pound class to give you a most sensational challenge on rod and
reel. Mid June to late July ensure King Salmon fishing on the Nushagak River by
flyout only. |
| Red (Sockeye) Salmon:
These salmon enter the Bristol Bay and Iliamna drainages by the millions in late
June and early July, and for the first few weeks that they are in fresh water,
they can put up a fight equal to a Rainbow, but by the time fall arrives, their
eggs and their decomposing bodies (imitated by the carcass flies) will the main
part of the trout diet. The Kvichak River is historcally the largest Sockey
Salmon run in the world. |
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Chum (Dog) Salmon:
Average 8 to 12 pounds and though not considered an aggressive fighter as the
other species, it does have a keen appetite for the streamer flies and lures.
There is as much respect for his fighting endurance as for any other salmon. Run
is between August and September. |
| Pink (Humpy) Salmon:
Smallest of the Pacific Salmon, averaging between 3 and 5 pounds, arrive in
mid-July and August. What Pinks lack in size, they make up for in aggressiveness
and non-stop action. They are excellent sport on smaller rods. However, these
fish only return during even number years to spawn. |
Silver (Coho) Salmon:
Fishing for Silvers is best during August and September. Most of the the Mighty
Cohos's are weighing between 8 and 12 pounds.
Northern Pike:
Northers are the freshwater parainas of Alaska. Poor fighters, but their strike
is vicious, they're usually big and hit anything that moves! Pike reach 15
pounds and measure 35 inches in Alaska Waters. |
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