Species 01
King Salmon
Bristol Bay is hands-down the best king fishery in the world. Native Mulchatna kings run 10 to 50 lbs, averaging 25 to 30.
The Mulchatna River
World-Class Fishing on the Mulchatna River
Target Chinook (King), Sockeye (Red) and Coho (Silver) Salmon runs plus Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling and Northern Pike in water where the fish outnumber the boats.
What swims here
Eight species. One extraordinary river.
Species 02
Sockeye Salmon
Near world-record sized at 12 to 15 lbs and 30 to 34 inches, with a brilliant red hue and an aggressive fight.
Species 03
Coho Salmon
From July onward, 200,000 to 500,000 silvers return with hard runs and high leaps. Little pink salmon competition means they can be targeted precisely.
Species 04
Rainbow Trout
Wild leopard-spotted rainbows over 10 lbs, native to Bristol Bay and built like hardcore predators.
Species 05
Arctic Char
Prized and visually stunning, generally 2 to 8 lbs with larger specimens over 10 in remote water.
Species 06
Dolly Varden
Most plentiful in August, with brilliant orange bellies. Most fish run 1 to 5 lbs.
Species 07
Arctic Grayling
A sail-like dorsal fin and topwater dry-fly action. Most are 12 to 18 inches, with larger fish over 20.
Species 08
Northern Pike
Explosive ambush predators, 20 to 40 inches with giants over 45 inches and 20 lbs. Best in August.
Come fish the water that turns black