LOCATION
Kanektok River - Quinhagak, Alaska

SEASON
June, July, August, and early September

CAPACITY
The facilities at the camp can accommodate groups of up to 20, with nearly a 1-to-1 staff-to-client ratio

SPECIES
All five species of Pacific salmon, rainbows, Dolly Varden, and grayling

GENERAL INFORMATION
Alaska West is by definition a remote wilderness fishing camp - a place where you can expect to catch fish until your arms are sore and your back aches. This is a place to spend quality time with quality people like yourself on an incredibly special and productive river.

LENGTH OF STAY
Standard fishing packages at Alaska West are six fishing days and seven nights. For larger groups, there may be some schedule flexibility due to the proximity to an airstrip with regularly scheduled flights.

THE FISHING
Guests at Alaska West typically fish in pairs with a guide. Sturdy, 18-foot jet boats are used for transportation. Most fishing is done both from shore and from the boat, depending on guest preferences and fishing conditions. Alaska West's guides are excellent instructors and are used to working with both experienced anglers and first timers. Wading on the Kanektok is extremely easy. With almost no rocks larger than your fist, older guests have no problem moving around the river. The Kanektok river provides a wide variety of fishing scenarios, ranging from large tidewater sections to small, ‘trout stream’ side channels - all within a 20-minute boat ride from the camp. With its combination of numbers of salmon and very fly-fishable water, the Kanektok is one of the best spots in the world to target king and silver salmon on a fly rod.

The Kanektok flows 110 miles from its headwaters at Kagati Lake, through the 4.5 million acre Togiak Wilderness Reserve, to the Bering Sea. The river is home to the famous Alaskan "Leopard Bows" – spectacularly colored rainbow trout named for the amazing profusion of spots that cover their body (even their eyes are sometimes spotted!) These wild rainbows attain trophy size and are available throughout the season both in the main river and the many tributaries. Other resident species include arctic char, Dolly Varden, and grayling. The Kanektok also boasts strong runs of all five migratory species of Pacific salmon: King, sockeye, chum, pink, and silver. The nearby Arolik river offers private, secluded fishing in one of Alaska's most pristine settings. The Arolik is limited to four rods per day, and needs to be reserved well in advance. A typical day of guided fishing at Alaska West is 10-hours long (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM)

BOATS AND EQUIPMENT OFFERED
Alaska West utilizes 18-foot, shallow draft aluminum boats outfitted with jet driven engines. Because you don't have to fly out each day to experience great fishing, your angling hours will not be affected by poor weather conditions or low visibility.

THE LODGING
Accommodations while at Alaska West are in comfortable, sturdy wall tents. All tents at the lodge are Weatherport-type tents, with carpeted wooden floors and heat. Guests sleep in beds with mattresses, and the main buildings and common areas have electricity. A separate drying and gear tent is provided for waders and other clothing. Hot showers, sinks with hot and cold water, and outhouses are provided. The outhouses are cleaned an emptied every day. Overall the accommodations are very comfortable, warm, and clean!

RATES & DETAILS 2009
KANEKTOK RIVER PACKAGES
One week – $4,800.00 for 7 nights / 6 guided fishing days.

AROLIK RIVER PACKAGES
One week – $5,400.00 for 7 nights / 6 guided fishing days.

Subject to availability, time on the Arolik River may also be available by the day. For trips combining Kanektok and Arolik days, packages can be figured out with Kanektok days at $750.00 and Arolik days at $850.00. Other rates apply for non-anglers and single fishermen. Please call Yellow Dog for details.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
The number of nights lodging and days fishing specified in your package, all meals, sodas, flies and lures, guide and boat for each two anglers, freezers for storing fish and preparation of fish for shipping.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Flights to Anchorage and on to Quinhagak, Alaska fishing license and salmon tag, alcohol, and gratuities for staff and guides. The cost of a fishing license is $30.00. A king salmon tag (required) is also $30.00. If you would like, you are also free to bring your own liquor.

DEPOSIT INFORMATION
A 50% deposit (per angler) of the total package cost for each trip is due to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures (YDFA) within 10 days of booking to secure the reservation. Guides and dates cannot be held or reserved without a deposit. YDFA reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100 per person for date changes after the initial reservation has been made. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. 

HOW TO GET THERE
Guests fly to Anchorage and then to Bethel, Alaska via Alaska Airlines. Hageland Aviation, a small regional carrier, flies guests from Bethel to Quinhagak for $200. The trip to Alaska West Tent Camp can be made in a single day from Alaska or Seattle. Travel from other cities requires an overnight in Seattle or Anchorage.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Photo identification for airlines and Alaskan fishing license (available at lodge.) You can also purchase your fishing license on-line prior to your trip by visiting the following website:   http://www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license/ 

NON-ANGLING ACTIVITIES
Alaska West is primarily a destination for those who fish! If desired, the staff can arrange wildlife viewing tours, boat trips, and nature hikes.

OTHER INFORMATION
The boats and river travel are an integral part of the daily routine at Alaska West. Boat rides of several miles in one direction are not uncommon. Please keep this in mind when selecting clothing. We recommend breathable waders with layers of insulating clothing, and a waterproof bag with extra warm clothing and raingear.

For the 2007 season, Alaska West will also be offering a number of Spey fishing programs, complete with guest instructors and evening seminars on spey techniques, etc.

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