The Kanektok River

“The Chosen River”
July 11-18th

The Kanektok (aka the Chosen River) is a fly fisherman’s dream. The river is the perfect size and provides outstanding spawning grounds for all five species of Alaskan Pacific salmon. Located in southwestern Alaska near the village of Quinhagak, our camp is perfectly situated within the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. Encompassing over 4 million acres, it is home to some of the most prolific salmon runs in the world and hosts a wide variety of fish, bird and mammal species. From rolling tundra to the highest mountain peaks, and from the rugged coastlines to crystal clear rivers, the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for all things wild. A magical place by any account, its ability to support wildlife and sustain natural populations of WILD fish truly set it apart.

Trip details!

Included

  • 7 Days, 6 nights
    All accommodations ( upon arrival ), guides, meals, rods, reels, flies, terminal tackle, and a DVD of pictures or video from your trip.

    Not Included

  • Flights from home to and from Anchorage, Alaska —* Your flights to and from Bethel / Quinhagak will be scheduled for you & paid by you at Bethel Airport ( the group will fly together ).

    Cost: $7,250.00
    This is PRIME diversity week with king salmon, chum salmon, sockeye salmon, pink salmon and silver salmon possible. Mousing for dolly varden and leopard rainbow trout. Egg patterns also highly effective as this is a major egg drop week for spawning salmon. Dry fly fishing for grayling.

The Kanektok river fishing season is dictated by the king and silver salmon fishery and has excellent trout fishing. The kings run June 15th – July 25th while the silver salmon run July 23rd until Sept 10th. The king salmon escapement goal is 3,500 - 8,000 per season. The silver salmon escapement goal is 50,000 per season. During the month of July the Kanektok receives a run of 50,000 – 200,000 chum salmon and on even years receives a run of over 100,000 pink salmon. The river also has a run of 50,000 - 200,000 sockeye salmon in mid July. The rivers’ rainbow trout are most prevalent in the braided section of the river. There are trophy rainbows available with some close to 30 inches. The dolly vardens are sea run with over 20,000 - 35,000 passing the fish weir last year. The river also has a good grayling population.

Summer Hosted trip : Idaho / Montana

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Lodging: 6 bedroom, 2 bath cabin steps away from the Henrys fork. This means we can fish the evening hatch before or after dinner!

Guided: 4 days guided by Henrys fork Anglers, The leading guide service in island park. Lunches included.

Off days: There are 3 “Do it yourself days”. This means fishing for giant Cutthroat trout just under an hour away, walk and wading  the Henrys Fork during peak hatch season, or a non fishing adventure in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem and park!

Dining : Multiple restaurants and grocery stores in the area. Enjoy bar food to fine dining along with “family” meals at the cabin!

Cost: TBD
50% deposit due upon booking.

Trip includes: - 4 days of guided drift boat trips w/ lunch included
7 days, 6 nights at our chalet cabin steps away from the water (wifi available)
There will be food / meals / beverages at the cabin for everyone to enjoy

Select Gear will be available via 716 fly fishing for use 

**Not included: Flights ( Bozeman or Big Sky airports ~ 2 hours ) , transportation to and from the airport, some meals, guide gratuities, fishing licenses & gear ( host will have extra incase broken or malfunctioning )

We will be headed back in June 2026, with basecamp in Island Park, Idaho, steps away from the Henrys Fork.

We will also be fishing the Madison, South fork snake and Henrys Fork river. 

We will be on the Henrys fork during their PEAK hatch period. One of the greatest dry fly rivers in the lower 48, hatches will include Green drakes, Flavs and Pale morning duns (PMD).