Susitna River Experience; July 25 to August 31
All Ages Welcome to Target, Silver, Pink, and Chum Salmon!
About
A Spectacular Trip for Beginners and Experts Alike!
Duration
5 Hours Dock to Dock (4 to 4.5 hours of Fishing).
About
FOR GROUPS LARGER THAN 6 PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY
Available from July 25 to September 10, this is a spectacular trip for beginners and experts alike! Alaska silver salmon are known for being the most aggressive of the 5 salmon, and can be taken with about any method you can think of. Each guest is allowed up to 6 PINK SALMON AND 3 OTHER (silver) salmon daily (depending on current regulation), and groups up to 6 can be accommodated. Depending on time of year, these trips take place in either the town of Willow or Talkeetna, about 1.5-2 hours north of Anchorage respectively. Check out the "Recommendations" page on our website to find wonderful Alaskan lodging near Willow and Talkeetna. Alaska Outdoors Addiction invites you to check out the local fishery in style. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy a river of solitude!!
Our captains aim to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let them know what you’re after! From late July to mid August you'll have the opportunity to catch pink, silver, and chum salmon as well as rainbow trout, dolly varden and arctic grayling. During late August you'll have the opportunity to catch up to 8 species, including all 5 pacific salmon, grayling, rainbow trout, and dolly varden! Depending on the trip, CURRENT REGULATIONS and species, you’ll be using techniques like trolling, fly-fishing, drift fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning.
Meeting Location
Depending on time of year, river conditions, and fishing expectations, we will launch from either Deshka Landing in Willow or Talkeetna River RV and Boat Launch located in Talkeetna, Alaska. Typically, guests can expect to meet at Deshka Landing from July 25 to August 15. After August 15, we will meet at the Talkeetna RV and Boat Launch. If you have any questions regarding the meeting location, please text 907-227-2255. For Deshka Landing meeting (July 25-August 15), please see the below image for parking.
What to Bring:
- Each guest over the age of 15 MUST HAVE a valid Alaska fishing license.
- Warm and waterproof clothing. Layering is highly encouraged. Down jackets, windbreakers and rubber clothing is a must on the water.
- Waders, hip boots, knee high rubber boots are all highly encouraged but not required.
- Hat
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Any food or drinks you'd like during the trip. Alcohol is permitted in controlled amounts.
What's Provided:
- All fishing rods, reels, tackle, and bait.
- Professional fish cleaning and portioning at the end of the trip.
- Coast Guard licensed professional captain with Near Coastal endorsement and experience.
- A safe, fun, memorable experience!
Cancellation
BOOKING
When you book your charter, you are holding a space on our calendar that is no longer available to other clients. We know your time is valuable and ours is too, therefore, all bookings become final after 24 hours of original booking. We are an owner-operated small business without a store front or office staff. Therefore, once the summer season starts, we want 100% of our attention to be focused on making your trip the most memorable possible, not collecting final payments.
Final payments are due May 1 the year of your scheduled charter date (bookings made after May 1 are not subject to this policy).WE WILL ATTEMPT TO BILL THE CARD USED ON THE ORIGINAL BOOKING FOR FINAL PAYMENT. In the event that card does not go through, you will receive ONE email reminder, AND ONE text message. In the event that you are unreachable after 7 days, your booking will become null and void and eligible for resale. You will NOT be refunded but any received money shall be held for up to 365 days to be used towards another charter.
WAIVER ACKNOWLEDMENT
All guests are required to sign a waiver prior to their scheduled charter date. The waiver will be emailed to you once you have completed your initial booking.
SHARED TRIPS
If you don’t arrive on time for your scheduled charter, the boat WILL NOT wait for you. If you notify us in advance of late arrival, we will make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests.
PRIVATE TRIPS
If you have booked the entire boat, departure and return times may be negotiated depending on trip booked.
CANCELLING YOUR RESERVATION
All cancellations are subject to rebooking, in the event of a cancellation you may use your original booking to rebook dates within 365 days of the original booking. (may be subject to rate increases).
A 50% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING
Within 24 Hours of Reservation: Will be refunded 100% including original 50% deposit.
Prior to May 1; Cancelling prior to May 1, you will be refunded UP TO 50% of total RECEIVED payments. This DOES NOT include the original 50% non-refundable deposit.
After May 1; Cancellations after May 1 (including original bookings made after May 1), are not eligible for refund; instead they will be eligible to be used towards a charter at a later date up to 365 days from original charter date.
In the event that your trip is cancelled due to weather or mechanical failure, your trip will be refunded 100%.
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