The Akwe River is a glacier-fed river system that parallels the coast before joining with the New Italio River and entering the Gulf of Alaska. The lower 8 miles of the Akwe River are shallow and wide and provide excellent tidal fishing opportunities for the serious expert angler. The Akwe provides great fishing from June until October. Big feisty Kings (Chinooks) and finicky Sockeye (Reds) are available in the late spring, early summer and aggressive Silvers in the late summer. For the expert adventurer there is a small run of Steelhead and Cutthroat if you know where to look. The Akwe River is a great place to explore!
Photo: MOUTH OF THE AKWE & THE NEW ITALIO THE MIDDLE ITALIO IS BARELY VISABLE IN THE EXTREME UPPER RIGHT
Shedule your flight to the Akwe River by calling Yakutat Coastal Airlines at (907) 784-3831 or by clicking here.
ITALIO RIVER
The Old Italio River and the Middle Italio Rivers provide inexpensive and excellent Silver Salmon (Coho) fishing. These aggressive fish are best from the 1st of September until around the middle of October. There are other salmon options available at the New Italio River from June thru August. You might have to hike a bit, but if you are up to it, the fishing can be excellent for Kings and Sockeye.
Photo: Aerial view of the MIDDLE ITALIO RIVER and Forest Service cabin.
Shedule your charter flight to the Italio River by calling Yakutat Coastal Airlines at (907) 784-3831 or by clicking here.
TSIU RIVER
The Tsiu River has the Best Silver Salmon Fly Fishing in the World. This river is teeming with huge Silver Salmon (Cohos) starting in mid-August until late October. We can take your group out and drop you off on the Tsiu River for the best fishing experience of your life. These all day trips are not cheap, but it is worth it as this is an experience of a lifetime.
If you want a guided Tsiu River adventure, we can help you make arrangements with the premier lodge on the Tsiu, Diericks Tsiu River Lodge. Here you will enjoy the best fishing, guiding and food in Alaska. For more info on Diericks Tsiu River Lodge, check their website @ www.tsiuriverlodge.com.
Whether guided or unguided, this will an adventure you will never forget!
Shedule your charter flight to the TSiu River by calling Yakutat Coastal Airlines at (907) 784-3831 or by clicking here.
Photo: "Born on the TSIU" View of the Tsiu River, looking west.
Disclosure Statement
These are “do-it-yourself adventures” and YCA provides air transportation only. If you like a guided trip, we can put you in touch with just the right person or you can look to our links for more information.
You will need to bring your own waders, fishing gear, rod, lunch, camera, mosquito repellant, sunblock, etc.... (When you are out in the bush you better have a spare rod; it's a long way back to your room!)
Each hunter or fisherman must have a license to hunt or fish in Alaska. Make sure you understand the daily bag limits and possession laws of the State of Alaska before heading out. Also, free copies of Alaska's Fish and Game Regulations are available wherever Alaska fishing or hunting licenses are sold.
Yakutat Coastal Airlines will not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage or injury to participants or personal property or for expenses or delays incurred as a result of weather, routing delays or other conditions. Yakutat Coastal Airlines reserves the right to make changes and alterations in the itinerary as may be necessary for safety and proper handling of all trips. Daily fly-outs are subject to weather and other safety considerations.
Please be advised that all areas have numerous bears, especially Glacier Bay National Park, and you should prepare yourself appropriately.
*These unguided fly-fishing day trips are just the ticket! We can fly you and your companions out to a fishing destination of your choosing in the morning. After an exciting day of battling salmon or trout we can pick up your group along the bank of the river or beach at a pre-arranged time.
Fishing Links:
Hunting & Fishing Licenses Online
Forest Service Cabins
Yakutat Area Sport Fish
Seafood Facts & Recipes
Situk River Fly Shop
