Goodnews River July 22 to 29 - $6,995.00 Eight days and Seven nights While the King Salmon run may be winding down, they are available; there is also an abundance of Sockeye, Chum, and Pink Salmon. You can expect fair to good fishing for Rainbow trout and excellent luck with abundant Dolly Varden and Grayling, but it is a bit early for Silvers.
July 22: Sunrise at 6:13 am, Sunset at 11:31 pm ~ July 29: Sunrise at 6:28 am, Sunset at 11:15 pm PM
Daytime temperatures range around 50°F to 60°F, with mornings dropping to 54°F.
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Goodnews River July 31 to August 6 - $6,995.00 Seven days and Six nights This week, you can expect great catches for Pinks, Chum, Dollies, Rainbows, and Grayling. Sockeye numbers are, however, declining, and fishing for kings is over for the season. But a new arrival is on the way, as the Silver Salmon should be available during the last part of this trip.
July 31: Sunrise at 6:32 am, Sunset at 11:11 pm ~ August 6: Sunrise at 6:46 am, Sunset at 10:56 pm
Daytime temperatures range around 50°F to 58°F, with mornings dropping to 54°F.
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Goodnews River August 8 to 14 - $6,995.00 Seven days and Six nights Silver Salmon fishing is getting better daily; however, they will be most abundant during the second half of your trip as they continue to move upriver. This is also an excellent week for Chums, Dollies, Rainbows, and Grayling, although the availability of Pink Salmon is starting to fade.
August 8: Sunrise at 6:50 am, Sunset at 10:51 pm ~ August 14: Sunrise at 7:04 am, Sunset at 10:35 pm
Daytime temperatures range around 48°F to 56°F, with mornings dropping to 51°F.
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Goodnews River August 16 to 23 - $6,995.00 Eight days and Seven nights Silver Salmon fishing is "HOT" throughout the Goodnews River system at this time. Dollies, Rainbows, and Grayling fishing is excellent, although fewer Chum salmon are likely to be available this week.
August 16: Sunrise at 7:09 am, Sunset at 10:30 pm ~ August 23: Sunrise at 7:25 am, Sunset at 10:10 pm
Daytime temperatures range around 47°F to 56°F, with mornings dropping to 50°F.
Goodnews River float trip schedule August 25 to September 1 - $6,995.00 Eight days and Seven nights Silver Salmon fishing continues to be excellent this week and should remain so through the end of the fishing season. Dolly Varden are donning their fall colors, and rainbow trout fishing continues to be good.
August 25: Sunrise at 7:29 am, Sunset at 10:05 pm ~ August 31: Sunrise at 7:43 am, Sunset at 9:47 pm
Daytime temperatures range around 48°F to 56°F, with mornings dropping to 52 °F.
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Goodnews River September 3 to 12 - $7,695.00 Ten days and Nine nights If you are here on this trip, you are after some of the best Silver Salmon fishing of the year! But to get you started, we will likely kick your trip off with some excellent angling for "Huge" Arctic Char! Rainbows and dollies are available, too, on this last trip of the season!
September 3: Sunrise at 7:50 am, Sunset at 9:39 pm ~ September 12: Sunrise at 8:10 am, Sunset at 9:12 pm
Daytime temperatures range around 40°F to 52°F, with mornings dropping to 40°F.
Alaska Rainbow Adventures is the ultimate choice for your next fishing adventure in Alaska! With more than 30 years of experience in providing guided Alaska float fishing trips, we are among the pioneers in the field. Our world-class service and highly skilled team of experienced guides have earned us an impeccable reputation that is unmatched in the industry.
We hold a special use permit that allows us to offer the best start dates for float fishing trips on the Goodnews River, which is one of the best fishing rivers in Alaska. The river's shorter length of only sixty miles provides more opportunities for wading than others in the area and is still large enough to float comfortably, making it the perfect destination for a Alaska float fishing adventure.
The Goodnews River is home to all five species of Pacific Salmon, Arctic Char, sea-run Dolly Varden, and resident Leopard Rainbows and Grayling, making it a paradise for anglers. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, we will tailor our services to suit your unique requirements and provide you with a memorable fishing trip.
July is the best time to experience the most varied of fishing, with King, Chum, Sockeye, and Pink Salmon. Pink Salmon returns in even-numbered years. When August arrives, Coho or Silver Salmon arrives, and they are available until September. Late July offers the perfect opportunity to catch all five species of Pacific Salmon. The Goodnews has plenty of big fish, including big Leopard Rainbow Trout, Sea Run Dolly Varden, and plenty of Arctic Grayling.
The Goodnews River traverses the 4.7 million-acre Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, and we encourage our guests to respect the refuge's natural heritage, resources, and the people who reside there. Our trips are designed to ensure minimal impact back-country adventures that are both educational and enjoyable for our guests. So, if you're looking for an unforgettable fishing experience in Alaska, the Goodnews River should be your top pick!
We maintain a 2-1 guest-to-guide ratio in the rafts with front and rear seating, ensuring you receive personalized attention from our experienced guides. We encourage group effort and participation, such as unloading your bags from the rafts and setting up and taking down your tent. However, we can provide that service for a small additional cost. Anglers can rotate guides daily, enabling everyone to fish with each staff member if desired.
We want you to have the best time possible, which is why we've made sure to offer comforts that will make your journey truly unforgettable. Our spacious tents can comfortably accommodate two anglers, and every tent is equipped with chairs and comfortable cots, ensuring that you have a relaxing retreat after a long day of fishing. We also provide a lavatory facility with a privacy tent, along with limited showers.
We're excited to let you know that our team has upgraded our custom-built dining tent and screened area that can comfortably accommodate the entire group for dining or as a gathering place. We understand that the weather can be unpredictable, but don't worry, all our tents are made in Alaska to withstand extreme weather conditions, ensuring that you stay warm, safe, and dry throughout your stay.
Don't settle for anything less than the best. Book your next fishing adventure with Alaska Rainbow Adventures today and experience the thrill of fishing in Alaska like never before!
$6,995.00 to $7,695.00 per person for 7 to 10 days, depending on the trip selected. See Description for schedule and dates.
Terms and Conditions
All Guides and Guests need to remain vigilant and aware that although several years have passed, Covid-19 is still a real world issue that can adversely impact operations. Although not obligatory, we would like to see all of our guests visiting southwest Alaska purchase at a minimum travel interruption insurance and even a rescue-evacuation plan. The region is far from readily accessible infrastructure, and unpredictable weather can disrupt travel plans. Therefore, it is essential to take necessary precautions to ensure safe and secure travel arrangements. While the fact is that most destination anglers will never need to use travel insurance or a rescue-evac, the reality is that every once in a while, someone will. And – if you're the one who needs it – you will feel like it is the best investment you've ever made! All of our trips are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to prior booking. Unless you have called, reserved them, and followed up with a deposit they may be gone. Space on trips can be booked for groups of 2 to 10 persons in size depending upon the water you wish to visit, we reserve the right to fill any remaining available spaces if your group size is less than the maximum amout of persons we take on any particular trip. All rates are based upon double occupancy, If you are a single angler please ask about joining one of our existing trips we can let you know what is available, we can also put you on our email list that keeps you up to date on availability and helps put a trip together. *Togiak river trips are limited to six guests by permit, Goodnews, and Kanektok river trips to eight. Available spaces on scheduled trips are subject to change, there are weight limits on all trips usually 250 pounds per person including gear due to aircraft capacity restrictions, if we can accommodate any gear above that amount within the scheduled aircraft capacity for the trip we will, if not one's excess gear can usually be accommodated at an additional charge. Deposits and Cancellations: A deposit of 50% of the trip cost is required to confirm a booking. Once confirmed by receipt of initial payment/deposit you are responsible for the entire full balance even if you do not participate in the trip for any reason due to the short booking season and loss of revenue this represents. Deposits are due within 15 days of requesting space on any trip, please note however that during this time the spaces remain available for sale. Payments can be made by check/pay-pal transfer (Credit cards payments can be sent via Pay-Pal + a 3.5% Convenience Fee) or wire transfer. Please note that all payments are non-refundable. Payment of the balance in full is due no later than 60 days before the start date of your adventure or June 1st whichever comes first even if you are unable to participate for any reason due to the short season. If you are unable to participate for any reason you may transfer your interest to someone else who can participate, while we may be able to help fill the space for you, do not assume that we will. The purchase of trip insurance is strongly recommended. If you cancel or fail to participate in the trip, all monies received are not refundable. Receipt of deposit by Alaska Rainbow Adventures means you agree to these terms and conditions.ll reservations made within 60 days of departure require that payment be made in full at the time of booking. "Special offers" must be paid in full at the time of booking, unless other arrangements have been made, and can not be applied to trips already under contract. If for any reason payment has not been made in full before the trip start date participation on the trip will not be allowed and no monies will be refunded. Page 1 of 2
Rates and terms are subject to change without notice unless they have been confirmed by receipt of deposit(s) by Alaska Rainbow Adventures. No refunds or credits will be given for any reason. Responsibility: Alaska Rainbow Adventures is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to persons or property however caused, or for any costs of accommodations and associated services caused by weather, transportation problems, and other events beyond Alaska Rainbow Adventures' control. No refunds full or partial for trips canceled due to reasons out of our control are available. We can not strongly enough recommend that you purchase trip insurance should something unforeseen occur. If Alaska Rainbow Adventures cancels for reasons within our control, a full refund will be made as soon as possible. When necessary for the safety or comfort of our guests, Alaska Rainbow Adventures has the right to cancel or make reasonable schedule changes to all or a portion of your trip or services without recourse. This can be due to weather or items out of our control and is another reason we strongly suggest trip insurance. While we make every attempt to have all the items we promise for any particular trip, due to operations and the logistics of operating in remote areas of Alaska, some services may be subject to change without notice. Again, we recommend the purchase of travel insurance. It is your responsibility to ascertain that you are fit enough to participate in this type of activity and in doing so accept all risks and costs involved should it be deemed you are unable to at any time before or during your trip with Alaska Rainbow Adventures. Due to budget cuts in Alaska limiting the availability of State Trooper and Air Guard resources, is yet another reason we strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance including policies that cover extraction via helicopter if the need arises. If you choose to not purchase a policy and need extraction services, you are responsible for all associated costs. Liability Waiver: Due to insurance requirements each angler wishing to participate in any trip arranged by Alaska Rainbow Adventures must read and sign an "acknowledgment of risks" form and a copy of these terms and conditions. You accept and are bound by these terms and conditions even if you do not return the form. What is included: Air transportation from the trip's starting point and return flight to the starting point by available air services. Note no air service is affiliated with Alaska Rainbow Adventures and we are subject to their schedule and availability. Accommodations while on the river in comfortable tent camps, meals, and guiding service. Alaska Rainbow Adventures also supplies life jackets and for your comfort and safety. What is not included: Overnight accommodations and meals at the starting or ending point of your trip, fishing license* and tackle, gratuities, or items of a personal nature, your sleeping bag and pad for use on the trip, alcoholic beverages of any kind, park fees, taxes, travel/extraction insurance. Note: As we are not a fixed operation such as a camp or lodge, and in part during the season we are out traveling throughout the Bristol Bay and South West region of Alaska and away from normal supply sources we can not have on hand many of the items that one might find available included or as extras at a fixed operation, such as fishing licenses, waders, sleeping bags & pads, tackle, or for your guides to have on hand a substantial selection of extra available flies and lures, it is for this reason we ask that you supply those items. You are responsible for purchasing your fishing license before your trip and then having it on your person at all times while fishing. If you forget it, you will not be able to fish on the trip as we do not sell fishing licenses and they are not available on the river. If you are on a trip where fishing for king salmon is open and you plan on targeting King Salmon you will need to also purchase a king stamp. when you buy your license.