Up North Fly Fishing
Outfitter · Talkeetna, Alaska
Up North Fly Fishing is a guide outfitter based in Talkeetna, Alaska, running walk and wade, drift boat, and backcountry trips for rainbow trout, king salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon, dolly varden, arctic grayling, and steelhead on Talkeetna River, Susitna River, and Kenai River. Season runs mid May to late Oct. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Out of Talkeetna, this outfitter fishes the Talkeetna, Susitna, and Kenai rivers for rainbow trout, Pacific salmon, Dolly Varden, grayling, and fall steelhead. Trips range from wade days to river floats and helicopter fly outs to remote water.
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WatersTalkeetna River, Susitna River, Kenai River
Tripswalk and wadedrift boatbackcountry
SeasonMid May to late Oct
RatesWalk and wade $225 half day, $325 full day; float trips $250 to $350
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What waters does Up North Fly Fishing fish?
Up North Fly Fishing guides Talkeetna River, Susitna River, and Kenai River, out of Talkeetna, Alaska. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Up North Fly Fishing?
On Up North Fly Fishing's trips you're targeting rainbow trout, king salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon, dolly varden, arctic grayling, and steelhead. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Up North Fly Fishing run?
Up North Fly Fishing runs walk and wade, drift boat, and backcountry trips on Talkeetna River, Susitna River, and Kenai River. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Up North Fly Fishing?
Up North Fly Fishing's guided season runs mid May to late Oct. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Alaska?
Yes: everyone fishing Alaska waters needs a valid Alaska fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Up North Fly Fishing can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Up North Fly Fishing?
You book directly with Up North Fly Fishing: through their website at upnorthflyfishing.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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