Fly Out Fishing: Chuitna Silver Salmon

The Chuitna River is a small, clear flowing stream that can be waded in most locations. It is located roughly 50 miles southwest of Anchorage on the West Side of Cook Inlet. Chuitna River, Alaska fly out fishing trips involve a 30-minute float plane journey from North Kenai to a wilderness lake on the West Side of Cook Inlet. From the lake, an awaiting Native transport takes you directly to the Chuitna River.

The Chuitna sees a very healthy return of silver salmon beginning in late July and throughout the month of August. This is one of the few small stream fly out locations where a boat is not required and it does require the ability to walk and wade. Chest waders are a must and are not provided. For those that want to pursue silvers in a small stream and sightfish, the Chuitna is ideal. We can fish with both conventional tackle and also with fly rods and a variety of flies including topwater. Fly rods are only provided upon request.