September 15th-21st, 2026. 6 nights 5 days, includes lodging, all meals, 5 days guided fishing $7,250. 25% deposit required at signup.
The Kvichak River (Pronounced-Queejack) is in the heart of Bristol Bay and is home to one of the greatest trophy rainbow trout fisheries on Planet Earth. Unlike the leopard patterned rainbow trout commonly found throughout Bristol Bay, Kvichak River rainbows are solid blocks of terrorizing chrome. On average they’re much larger and more aggressive than leopard bows and pound for pound will often fight harder than an ocean bright steelhead.
Unlike the mellow grab of wild winter run steelhead, a Kvichak River rainbow will move ten plus feet through the water column to pulverize a swung fly. The initial impact on your fly can be so violent that on many occasions past clients have reported their fly rods literally being ripped out of their hands. If you manage to land a good hookset, what you can expect next is a series of impressive aerobatic runs that can easily burn 100+ yards deep into your backing. Many fish are lost during these battles, but if the stars align and you play your cards right you might find yourself kneeling above a net looking down at a trophy rainbow of a lifetime. The runs are 2-4 feet deep so we do not need to fish heavy tips, with easy wading and up to 55 runs to fish with practically no competition. We can fish the river with both single hand and two hand rods.
WHERE IS THE KVICHAK? The Kvichak is the outlet river of lake Iliamna in western Alaska. Lake Iliamna is Alaska’s largest lake and the Kvichak drains into Bristol Bay. The lodge is on Blueberry Island, 2 miles downstream from the lake.
WHEN IS THIS TRIP OFFERED and WHY? We offer this trip Sep 15-21. By this time the pressure is LIGHT and although multiple tactics will work, the swing fishing is the focus!
HOW TO GET THERE? Fly Into Anchorage and from Anchorage we will arrange a charter flight
THE LODGE is 15 ft, off of the river and it provides us with comfortable beds, hot showers, a great dining room & deck literally riverside. The facility is comfortable & the food is thumbs up!
What is Included:
● Lodging
● Food
● 5 1/3 days of guided fishing
● Flies and terminal tackle
● Rods and reels if needed
● Charter Flight from Anchorage
Package does not include:
● Flight to Anchorage Alaska
● Fishing License
● Wading Attire
● Gratuities
Typical Itinerary/Schedule
Day 1: Charter flight to Igiugig from Anchorage @ 12 Noon. Settle in to rooms. Food, Fun, Lodging
● Day 2: Fish, Food, Fun, Lodging
● Day 3: Fish, Food, Fun, Lodging
● Day 4: Fish, Food, Fun, Lodging
● Day 5: Fish, Food, Fun, Lodging
● Day 6: Fish, Food, Fun, lodging
● Day 7: Fly Out at 1:30 PM
Connect to another flight or spend the night in Anchorage and connect the following day.
For more information call the shop at 440-247-7110 or email us at chagrinriveroutfitters@gmail.com.
