MULCHATNA DRAINAGE

GOODNEWS RIVER

  The Goodnews is a clear water river that flows out of the tundra country at the southwest end of the Kuskokwim Mountains into the Bering Sea. This is an excellent fishery for salmon, rainbows and char. The upper portion of the river is entirely within the wilderness portion of the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. This trip is timed to coincide with the silver salmon run and fishing for rainbows & Dolly Varden behind spawning sockeye & chum salmon.

UPPER NUSHAGAK DRAINAGE

The entire upper Nushagak drainage is a beautiful  remote wilderness of clear water, rolling tundra and riparian forest that is managed as a quality sport fishery area.  The requirements for most of this drainage are single-hook artificial lures only, no retention of rainbow trout and no open season for king salmon.  As such, the resource is healthy and productive and due to its remoteness it receives light fishing pressure.  The fishing is excellent for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and grayling especially during the salmon spawn.  The timing of our Nushagak trips coincide with this annual period of exceptional fishing.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

   We offer only flyfishing float trips. Access to the rivers is by float plane from various southwestern Alaska villages. Travel on the river is by raft. The guide ratio on most trips is 1 guide and 2 clients per raft. We limit trips to 4 clients on public trips and to 6 clients on custom private party trips. Most fishing is done by wading, while some additional fishing is done from the rafts while floating. We camp each evening at the riverside and meals are prepared fresh daily.

  Included in the price of each trip is floatplane transportation between the village where the trip originates and the river, raft and PFDs, tents, all meals, pre-trip information including gear and clothing lists, radio and aid kit in the event of emergencies and all guiding services.