What to Expect in June

June has a palpable energy that stands apart from every other season. Everything comes alive after a long winter and spring. The coastal brown bears are also sensing the changes in the season, the first salmon of the new year will be making their way home, and the bears will be there to greet them. The long daylight hours are also a unique aspect of fishing in June. With up to 18 hours of daylight, we have plenty of time to explore the vast wilderness of the Bristol Bay region and make the most of our trips. The long days have a way of recharging the soul after the long dark winter.

Typical Day

A typical day starts between 6-8 AM with a delicious breakfast to order, as well as coffee, tea, and juice.  Lunches are prepared daily using fresh ingredients from local produce and greens from the garden, as well as homemade bread baked daily and sliced fresh. You’ll meet your guides at the boats or at the plane between 7-9 am. Based on the unique daily adventure, you’ll be back to the lodge around 4 pm to 5 pm.  Appetizers are at 6 pm, and dinner is served at 7 pm.

Fishing

June fishing in Alaska is a very diverse and exciting time. Anglers can catch king salmon, rainbow trout, arctic char, dolly varden, arctic grayling, lake trout, and northern pike. There are both boats and walk & wade options and guests have options to fish with terminal tackle (gear) or fly fish.  The Nushagak River is known for its King Salmon run during this month and is a popular destination for all levels of anglers.

• King Salmon fishing on the Nushagak River
• Fly fishing small intimate streams with hiking options
• Fishing in Katmai National Park
• Fishing and/or exploring Becharof Wildlife Refuge
• Watching brown bears foraging for clams and mussels on the coast
• See the iconic image of brown bears grabbing salmon on the waterfall at Brooks River

Guides

Our guides are experienced, knowledgeable and focused on safety.  We are all patient teachers who love to share Bristol Bay with our guests and meet them at their ability. Click here to meet our guiding team!

Two anglers per guide.   We rotate boat partners and guides daily. Each evening guests discuss our upcoming adventure with their guide.  On the Nushagak River we may put four anglers per guide in one large boat to increase the chances of hookups-the more lines in the water the better!

Target Species

Target species in June include:

• King Salmon on the Nushagak River
• Rainbow Trout
• Grayling
• Dolly Varden & Arctic Char
• Northern Pike

Bring Home Salmon

The trip includes all fish processing, fileted, frozen, and vacuum sealed, placed in an airline-approved fish box.   Most hotels in Anchorage have a freezer where you can keep your fish frozen if you are staying for a few extra days.

Getting Here

Your Alaska adventure starts when flying from Anchorage to King Salmon. Once in King Salmon, one of our trusted staff will drive you to the beautiful Lodge at 58 North.