Alaska - Fish Creek Cabins

Country: Alaska, USA

Season: 15th June - 15th September

Fishing: Fly and spin

Species: King salmon, coho salmon, trout etc.

Tour type: Individual and group

Accommodation: wilderness cabins

Price from: €1,349.00 + flights

Travel consultant: Andrew T. Evans

E-mail: andrew@atlantik.dk

Have wished for your own cabin out in the wilds of Alaska? Atlantik travel can now offer you the chance to stay in a cosy fishing cabin in the midst of the Alaskan wilderness. 

The cabins are simple, but have a fantastic location close to the majestic River Talkeentna. The huts are sited where Fish Creek runs joins the Talkeetna, a few hundred meters from Chunilna Creek. You can start fishing just infront of the door to your hut, but it is best is you are prepared to do a bit of walking on this tour.

Chunila Creek is a smallish, stable, clearwater river with very good runs of king and coho salmon, together with smaller numbers of sockeye, chum and pink salmon. In additionaly there are brook trout, rainbow trout and a few grayling in the river. The river is ideal for fly fishing, but it is also well suited for spin fishing. Fish Creek is a smaller river that runs past the front of the huts. It has a good run of coho, red and chum salmon, but no significant numbers of king salmons. If you are targetting king salmon then you should be prepared to fish in the much larger River Talkeetna, in the confluences of the Fish and Chunilna Creek or walk up the Chunilna Creek (1-2 km).

Our local agent will be there to meet you in the airport and it will be possible to stop and shop for groceries etc, before you are sailed out to the cabins. On arrival each group will be given an introductory guideing session (2 - 3 hours) by a local Alaska guide. The last night of the tour will be spent in a hotel in the town of Talkeetna  Guests should be aware that it is possible to meet other anglers when fishing near this confluence (especially in the king salmon season), but you can easily find more solitude by walking upstream along either the Chunilna or Fish Creek.

The powerful king salmon, which typically weigh between 10-20kg but can reach weights of up to 35kg, start their ascent of the river in mid -June, and the season is open until 13th July. During the first days of August the mercurial coho salmon begin to appear, and at this time there will also be sockeye, pink and the feisty chum salmon in the river. It is simply a wonderful experience to stay in the midst of the Alaskan wilderness, and in addition to seeing eagles, moose and beavers you will have a great chance of seeing bears during your stay, as both black and brown bears are present in the area. You will of course be briefed on bear safety during your introductory guiding session.

The huts are managed in conjunction with Chunilna Creek Lodge, that lies further up the river. Therefore it will always be possible to contact a local guide (mobile telephones have signal coverage) if any problems arise during your stay. It is also possible to hire a jetboat to take you up the river or to the town of Talkeetna

Fishing Seasons for the various species:

King Salmon: 20th June to 13th July (Talkeetna, outflow and Chunila)

Coho Salmon: 1st July to 30th August

Sockeye Salmon: 1st August - 15th September (best from 15th August)

Chum Salmon: 1st August - September

Pink Salmon: 1st August - September every 2nd year (2011, 2013 etc.)

Rainbow Trout: April - September

Grayling: April - September (limited numbers)

Individual Tours

We believe this tour offers the best value on the market for an Alaskan fishing adventure with a local authorised outfitter!

2012 price: €1,349.00 + flights (circa €850 to €1,150) with min 2 participants. 

The price includes: 

- Car and boat transfers

- 7 nights in a fishing cabin on a self catering basis.

- 6+ days fishing

- Introductory guiding session (2-3 hours) with a local, authorised, Alaska guide.

The price includes only that mentioned above and does not include:

- Return flights to Alaska

- Local fishing license ($55 - $85)

- Food and beverages

- Any extra nights accommodation, tour extensions etc.

- Travel and  cancellation insurance.

- Excess baggage charges, inc. any charges for fishing rods not packed in your suitcase. 

Itinerary

Our individual tours to Fish creek Cabins are based on a minimum of 2 participants, but can include up to 6 - 8 people. Accommodation in the cabins is always from Thursday to Thursday, with the last night spent in a hotel in the town of Talkeetna. If you wish to stay in Alaska longer we can arrange extra hotel nights, mobile home rental etc. to fit what every requirements you may have.

Guides and Tourleaders

It is illegal for non-US citizens to work in Alaska as guides, tour leaders etc. without work permits. Therefore on all of our Alaska tours we work in partnership with local outfitters and only use authorised local Alaska guides. We have a single tour where a representative from Atlantik Travel will be also taking part, but he will be on the same footing as all the other participants and we will be working with authorised local guides on the tour.