Healthy population of rainbow up to 27"
Alaskan Remote Adventures
Mulchatna River - Salmon and Rainbow Fishing
(Formerly Bearfoot Adventures)
Fly and lure fish the Mulchatna River, a breeding ground for all five species of Pacific salmon, plus world-class rainbows, dolly varden, grayling, and northern pike.
The Mulchatna is a 160-mile tributary of the mighty Nushagak River in the Bristol Bay area of Western Alaska.
Alaskan Remote Adventures - Bristol Bay
Alaskan Remote Adventures is based on the Mulchatna River, and has easy access to two other rivers—the Koktuli and Stuyahok.
Rainbow trout Mulchatna River rainbows are renowned for their size—up to 27-inches.
The best rainbow fishing is from mid-July to September 15. The Lodge has a short 2020 season, and will only be able to take advantage of a week of two of prime rainbow fishing.
Sockeyes: In 2017, approximately 2.8 million sockeyes returned to this river system. Sockeye run June through early August. Sockeye are excellent on the grill and have distinctive red meat.
Chum salmon run June 22 to September 1. These salmon are aggressive and strong, a toothy fighter that can reach 15-pounds. There are a lot of chum in the river, adding to the mix.
The King salmon run is typically July 1-24, with kings up to 50-pounds. Landing five kings per day is pretty typical. A daily catch can exceed 10 to 20 kings per angler. The Mulchatna king limit is four per season over 20-inches,
with the season ending on July 24th.
Dolly Varden There are good numbers of dollies from mid-July to September 15. Dollies are most abundant when the salmon are spawning as they fatten up on eggs.
Silver salmon run from August 1 to mid-September. These 10- to 18-pound fish aggressively take your lure or fly.
Grayling fishing is available all season.
Fishing Facts:
2020 Season: The Lodge is open from June 20 to early September.
Boats: 18’ Lowe flat-bottom boats with 15 to 45 HP outboard motors. Drift or wade fishing.
Guides: Experienced guides are well versed in both the fishing and the area. Guides prepare a shore lunch each day.
Chet Benson, the owner and head guide, has his Wilderness First Responder license and Coast Guard license.
Limit: You can bring home possession limit of silvers and kings.
Fishing License: License and King Salmon stamp are not included in the package.
A Typical Day: You’re guided 8 to 10 hours each day. You’ll have an early breakfast and then head out to the river by 8:30 a.m. Guides prepare a shore lunch each day at about noon.
You’ll usually return to the Lodge at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at about 7:00 p.m. Tie some flies, play cards, share fishing tales…
Mulchatna River
Kautumn Lodge
You'll stay at Kautumn Lodge, the only established lodge on the Mulchatna River.
The Lodge has four bedrooms and bathrooms, and comfortably accommodates eight anglers. Hot showers, generated electricity, a fly tying desk, (fly tying materials not included), plus river views and wildlife viewing.
Communications: Wi-Fi is not available at the Lodge. A satellite phone is available in case of an emergency.
Meals: Hot-cooked breakfasts. Daily guided-prepared shore lunches with the morning catch plus sandwiches and chips.
Dinner entrees such as chicken, beef, pork, fish, lasagna, salad, soups, and more. With advance notice, the Lodge can accommodate special dietary needs.
Beverages: The Lodge does not provide alcohol. You’ll need to bring any alcohol you want to enjoy on your trip. Sodas are available for purchase.
Getting to the Lodge:
You’ll fly to the Anchorage International Airport and stay one night at a hotel of your choice.
The following morning, you’ll take a one-hour charter flight to Iliamna. From here, you'll take a 30-minute floatplane flight to Kautumn Lodge.
You'll land on the Mulchatna River and then walk 100-yards up to the Lodge.
The flight Anchorage to Iliamna is not included in the package. The floatplane flight from Iliamna to the Lodge is included. A first and last night hotel stay in Anchorage is required.
Hotel nights and meals in Anchorage are not included in the package. Our confirmation packet includes a list of recommended hotels in Anchorage.
2021 Rates:
Rates are discounted for the 2021 Season.
6-nights at the Lodge
and 5-days guided fishing
Reg. $6,900.00
now $6,000.00 per person
Float, Camp, and Lodge Trip:
5-nts and 5-days guided fishing
(2-nights camping on the river
and 3-nights at the Lodge)
Reg. $4,900.00
now $4,500.00 per person
Float and Camp Trip:
5-nts and 5-days guided fishing
(4-nights camping along the river
and 1 night at the Lodge)
Reg. $4,500.00
now $3,900.00 per person
Packages Include:
Roundtrip floatplane flight Iliamna to the Lodge, lodging and meals at Kautumn Lodge, guided fishing, and up to 50-pounds of vacuum-packed fish care.
Packages Do Not Include:
Airfare to Anchorage, charter flight to Iliamna, first and last night’s lodging and meals in Anchorage, fishing equipment, fishing license and King Salmon Stamp, boots or rain gear, alcohol, gratuities, fish box $20.00 (or bring a cooler), Global Rescue, IMG Signature Travel Insurance, and anything not mentioned under inclusions.
Bear Viewing Excursion:
A bear viewing excursion can be arranged for guests. The cost is $1,000.00 per person for a four-hour trip.
Signed Release:
The Lodge requires a signed Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks, and Indemnity Agreement.
