Reach pristine, fly-in salmon and steelhead rivers draining into Chatham Strait that are accessible only by floatplane — the ultimate Alaska sport-fishing privilege for the discerning angler seeking total solitude.
What to expect
A de Havilland Beaver lifts you off the water and deposits you on a gravel bar beside a river that has never seen a fishing lodge. Your private guide — a licensed Alaska master guide — reads the water and positions you for ambush points where salmon stage in emerald pools. The surrounding old-growth Tongass Rainforest provides a cathedral backdrop of Sitka spruce and cedar. Catch-and-release or selective harvest options are tailored to your preference; either way, the solitude and scenery are the true prize.
Good to know
An Alaska sport-fishing license (approx. USD 25/day or USD 145 for the season) must be purchased in advance — available online at ADF&G. Coordinate the floatplane departure airport relative to your port call. Trips run 6–8 hours; confirm all-aboard time carefully with your concierge. Waders and rods are provided; bring polarized sunglasses.