Frequently Asked Questions
What to pack for your fishing trip.
Fishing Trip Packing List
Fishing Gear
Personal fishing rod & reel (8 weight recommended with floating line; consider sink tip as well)
Waders (check for leaks; suggested to have wading boots one size larger)
Wading shoes (non-felted soles, as felted soles are illegal in Alaska)
Stripping tape or stripping guards
Fishing gloves — fingerless preferred by most.
Forceps or needle nose pliers (simple models are sufficient)
Line nippers
10 or 12 lb strength — you can use clear, ultra green, or chameleon
Flys & Lures for silver salmon fishing trips (August 15 - October 10th)
Black and white dolly llamas
Chartreuse and white dolly llamas
Pink and white dolly llamas
Brown and black dolly llamas
Green and white clouser
Pink and white clouser
Blue and white clouser
Bass poppers for top water fishing
Clothing
Waterproof rain jacket (5 days of rain resistant)
Waterproof rain pants (5 days of rain resistant)
Fleece pullover or jacket
Long underwear base layer (tops and bottoms)
Fleece pants
Warm, insulated socks -
Warm hat
Ballcap or fishing hat
Warm pair of gloves for travel to/from fishing spots
Jeans or travel pants for after fishing
Casual shirts for after fishing
Personal Items
Insect repellant (some available in camp)
Sunscreen (some available in camp)
Insect head net
Headlamp for when the generator goes off at night
Polarized sunglasses (e.g., SMITH Guides choice)
Reusable water bottle
Camera
Toiletries (towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided in camp)
Other Essentials
7 day ADF&G 2025 Sports fishing License — https://store.adfg.alaska.gov
Soft-sided cooler bag for transporting fish (no hard coolers allowed)
Read, sign, and submit the liability release waiver (found at the bottom of the contact page on the website)
Important Notes
Limit your gear to 1 50 lb bag per person and a backpack; soft-sided bags are preferred over hard suitcases for transportation via small bush planes.
Ensure to check for any additional items you may need based on personal preferences or specific trip conditions.
We do have a washer and dryer here at camp and would happily run laundry while you are out adventuring for the day.
Please let us know ahead of time if you have any food allergies so we can plan accordingly.
Feel free to modify the list according to your specific needs! Please reach out if you have any questions or needs. We are happy to help!
What to pack for your adventure trip.
Adventure Trip Packing List
Fishing Gear
Personal fishing rod & reel (8 weight recommended with floating line; consider sink tip as well)
Waders (check for leaks; suggested to have wading boots one size larger)
Wading shoes (non-felted soles, as felted soles are illegal in Alaska)
Stripping tape or stripping guards
Needle nose pliers
Line nippers
Lures for summer salmon fishing - Blue Fox Classic Vibrax painted series #2 - Any spoons or spinners, and hooches also work great
Flys for summer salmon fishing (June 1st - August 15th)
Mini-Krystral Shrimp - Chartreuse #6
Sockeye Killer #4 - RedBrown and black dolly llamas
Sockeye Killer #4 - Chartreuse
Clousers in various colors #4 or #2 - Pink, white, chartreuse, blue
Clothing
Waterproof rain jacket (5 days of rain resistant)
Waterproof rain pants (5 days of rain resistant)
Fleece pullover or jacket
Long underwear base layer (tops and bottoms)
Fleece pants
Rubber rain boots — comfortable for all-day wear
Warm, insulated socks — wool socks are recommended
Warm hat
Ballcap
Warm pair of gloves — For our rainy climate we love the rubber on the outside and insulated on the inside gloves.
Jeans or travel pants for after fishing
Casual shirts for after fishing
Personal Items
Insect repellant — we do have some available in camp if you don’t have a preference on brand
Sunscreen — we do have some available in camp if you don’t have a preference on brand
Insect head net
Polarized sunglasses (e.g., SMITH Guides choice)
Reusable water bottle
Camera
Toiletries (towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided in camp)
Other Essentials
ADF&G 2025 Fishing License https://store.adfg.alaska.gov
Soft-sided cooler bag for transporting fish (no hard coolers allowed)
Read, sign, and submit the liability release waiver (found at the bottom of the contact page on the website)
Important Notes
Limit your gear to 1 50 lb bag per person and a back pack. Soft-sided bags are preferred over hard suitcases for transportation via small bush planes.
Ensure to check for any additional items you may need based on personal preferences or specific trip conditions.
We do have a washer and dryer here at camp and would happily run laundry while you are out adventuring for the day.
Please notify us if you have any allergies so we can have adequate time to prepare.
Feel free to modify the list according to your specific needs! If you are coming on an adventure trip we will have some fishing gear here at camp for you to use but we will not be able to provide fishing waders and boots. Please reach out if you have any questions or needs. We are happy to help!
Frequently asked questions and answers
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Our ftrips are 5 night 6 day trips. We are all inclusive taking care of everything from your gourmet meals, processing your fish, comfortable accommodations, 25 minute flight to and from our lodge, taxes etc. It’s all included.
2025 fishing trips are $5,600.00 per person.
2025 adventure trips are $5,600 per person.
2025 Cast and Blast trips are $5,600 per person.
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You will fly into Yakutat, Alaska on Alaska Airlines flight 61. After landing and collecting your bags, head to Yakutat Air, located just outside the airport, past the Yakutat Lodge. Ben or Jordan will then fly you to our lodge in a bush plane. A Yakutat Air representative should meet you at the terminal, but if not, pick up your bags and go directly to their office.
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The same people who are answering the phone when you call, responding to your emails, ordering food, making flight arrangements, etc are the same people you will be fishing and eating dinner with each day. We never want to advertise something that we are not and for clear communication in our offerings, who we are and what we do we require all guests coming in to have a phone interview with us. If we are what you are looking for then we will make the next steps in reserving you a spot!
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ADF&G regulations for the East Alsek River are 4 silver salmon per day and 8 total silver salmon in possession. That's a healthy amount and typically is between 40-45 lbs of filleted salmon. At the end of your fishing day Brian or Brandt will fillet out whatever salmon you decide to keep for the day and from there you will use our commercial grade Vacuum sealer to vacuum seal the fillets fresh and then we will put them in our freezer to get them frozen before you travel home. We HIGHLY recommend you to get a soft sided cooler bag to take your fish home with you. On your way here they are easy to pack in the bottom of your bag without taking up much weight or room. The cooler bags are also a lot easier to load in and out of the smaller planes that we use. We have a soft sided cooler bag suggestion in our "What do I bring" List on our website.
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When you put a deposit down for a trip you are holding your booking, so that it is available for you and no one else. If you must cancel your trip and give us adequate notice AND we are able to fill your spot with another person or group, we will apply 100% of your deposit to the following year. This policy is not negotiable and giving Alsek River Adventures a deposit means you understand that there is no refund, no matter what the circumstances. We usually only operate for 6-8 groups during a season so spots are very limited and last minute cancellations will not be refunded. We highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance.
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personal fishing rod & reel - We suggest an 8 weight rod with a floating line. Lots of fishermen use sink tip too. and many bring both.
Waterproof rain jacket - This will be one of the most important pieces of gear. Make sure your jacket can withstand 5 days of rain.
Fleece pullover or jacket
Long underwear base layer tops and bottoms
Fleece pants
Waders - Another important piece of gear. We are in our waders all day - check for leaks before you come. We personally suggest your wading boots being a size bigger then what you normally wear, you want room for your toes to move. This helps keep your feet warm.
Wading shoes (non-felted soles) - Felted soles are illegal in Alaska.
Warm, insulated socks - Our favorite socks are Darntough
Warm hat
Ballcap or fishing hat of some sort
Fishing gloves (fingerless if you chose)
Warm pair of gloves for to and from the fishing spots
Stripping tape - medical tape works too.
Jeans or travel pants for after fishing - The main guy and host wears Simms sweat pants 24/7 so its really wear what you are comfortable in!
Casual shirts for after fishing
Camp shoes -
Insect repellant - if you aren't picky on brand there are always a few bottles floating around the camp that other guests have left behind.
Sunscreen - if you aren't picky on brand there are always a few bottles floating around the camp that other guests have left behind. Insect head net
Polarized sun glasses - We wear SMITH Guides choice - small with the polarized chroma pop brown
Reusable water bottle (we also have these in camp just ask!)
Camera
Forceps or needle nose pliers - We use needle nose pliers. You don't need anything fancy.. amazon has great options.
Line nippers
Toiletries - Please note we have towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in camp.
Flys & Lures - Black and white dolly llamas, Chartreuse and white dolly llamas, pink and white dolly llamas, brown and black dolly llamas, Green and white clouser, pink and white clouser, blue and white clouser - and many others work great as well.
ADF&G Fishing License
Soft sided cooler bag for taking home your fish. Please see link below or email Pat with any questions on this.
Soft sided cooler bag link - https://a.co/d/6QZMm0L
No hard coolers please
We use small bush planes to fly you from Yakutat to our place on the italio. Please keep your gear limited to 1 bag per person - it is best to have a soft sided bag and not a suitcase. Thank you!
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While we are aware of advancements like Starlink and the ability for iPhones to send texts from anywhere, we will not promote these services at our camp. We prioritize genuine connections without distractions. The concept of disconnecting to reconnect is truly meaningful, and we believe you will appreciate this aspect of your stay with us.
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In the event of an emergency and you need to contact a family member or loved one in camp urgently, please follow these steps:
Send an email to both Brandt@alsekriveradventures.com and Pat@fishitalio.com. Our team regularly monitors these emails to ensure a timely response.
Alternatively, you can reach out to Ben or Jordan at www.yakutatair.com, our air taxi service, who is available to relay messages to us. 907-521-3898
You also have the option to text 208-899-9602; while responses may take a few hours, you will receive a reply.
Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
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We do not provide alcohol at camp. If you would like to bring your own, you are more than welcome to do so. However, please keep in mind that we are in a very remote area, and our adventure and fishing trips require you to be aware of your surroundings at all times. We kindly ask that you consider this while enjoying your time with us. If you would like us to order ahead of time please let us know at least a month before your trip date. thank you!