AK West

Aug 23rd - 30, 2013

Join St. Peter’s Fly Shop this upcoming Summer for a hosted 6 day 7 night stay at the world-reknown AK West Lodge on the Kanektok River. The Kanektok is a fish factory. With runs of all five species of Pacific salmon, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and grayling, the river provides a great mix of quantity and variety. AK West's location on the river, 5.5 miles from its mouth, puts us in a unique position to sample the variety the river has to offer.

Downriver from our camp is the larger water, including the long gravel bars where the kings hold, the deep snaggy channels where the big rainbows lie, the backwaters that load with silvers and the tidewaters full of salmon fresh from the salt. Upriver from our camp, the river makes a transition to smaller water, side channels and tributaries. These sections allow hiking up channels for rainbows, targeting salmon in smaller water, making day-long drifts fishing for “anything” and working extremely productive dolly flats.

So it's at least three fisheries in one – take your pick!

Jin with a 28inch Kanektok Leopard Rainbow

Jin and Roger at AK West bringing home the bacon!

Gathering after a hard days work on the water!

Multiple speceis are available including Artic Char, Dolly Vardon, Rainbows and 5 types of Salmon.

Catching Monter Leopard Rainbows on Mouse patterns is a common theme at AK West.

Trip Details
Aug. 23rd-30, 2013
7 Nights/ 6 Days

Cost: Please contact the shop for 2013 rates

AK West Quick Facts:

Species: Silver Salmon, King Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Chum Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Pink Salmon, Dolly Varden and Grayling.

Season: Mid June – Late September

AK West Sample Itinerary:

Arrive in Anchorage the evening of 8/22 (or earlier)

Day 1: Morning of 8/23 - head to camp

Days 2 – 6 Full days guided fishing.

Day 7: Fly from camp to Anchorage 8/30. Schedule connecting flights to leave Anchorage any time after 5pm on the 30th.

For more info about the trip to the AK West please contact Grant at the shop (970)498-8968.

St. Peter’s Fly Shop guarantees that we will have the best price on the market. Our experienced travel team is set out to find the best price for the most renowned and hidden lodges out there. We can assure you a great experience with our hands on approach in preparation, travel, and assistance at the lodge. Included in the trip price is casting classes, tying classes teaching you patterns for your specific location, and personal fishing advice. During your trip one of our host will travel with you to make sure every aspect of your trip can run as smooth as possible. Join one of our wonderful hosted trips and see for yourself all that St. Peter’s Travel has to offer.

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