Fishing Program

The Kanektok (aka the Chosen River) is a fly fisherman’s dream. The river is the perfect size and provides outstanding spawning grounds for all five species of Alaskan Pacific salmon. Located in southwestern Alaska near the village of Quinhagak, our camp is perfectly situated within the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge.  Encompassing over 4 million acres, it is home to some of the most prolific salmon runs in the world and hosts a wide variety of fish, bird and mammal species. 

A magical place by any account, its ability to support wildlife and sustain natural populations of WILD fish truly set it apart.  In the clear waters of the Kanektok, anglers will find king, coho, sockeye, chum and pink salmon, as well as trophy-sized native rainbow trout, arctic char, grayling, and dolly varden. The Kanektok and its tributaries and braids give anglers access to some of the best sport fishing in the world. We are extremely lucky to be here on this river and are excited to share this very special area with you.

If you have ever dreamed of watching a giant Rainbow Trout violently smash a mouse pattern on the surface, Reel Action Camps is where will happen.  The camps have some of the best mousing action in Alaska.  Their guests have even caught Salmon, and Grayling on mouse patterns. 

The Kanektok river fishing season is dictated by the king and silver salmon fishery and has excellent trout fishing. The kings run June 15th – July 25th while the silver salmon run July 23rd until Sept 10th. The king salmon escapement goal is 3,500 - 8,000 per season. The silver salmon escapement goal is 50,000 per season.

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During the month of July the Kanektok receives a run of 50,000 – 200,000 chum salmon and on even years receives a run of over 100,000 pink salmon. The river also has a run of 50,000 - 200,000 sockeye salmon in mid July.

The rivers’ rainbow trout are most prevalent in the braided section of the river. There are trophy rainbows available with some close to 30 inches. The dolly vardens are sea run with over 20,000 - 35,000 passing the fish weir last year. The river also has a good grayling population.

Two guests are assigned to one guide and jet boat.  All guides are patient and knowledgeable about where the fish are and the techniques to catch them.  One of the qualifications for the camp’s guides is adeptness at instruction, so be assured that by the end of the week you knowledge of fly fishing will have improved greatly . . . even for the experienced.

Every guide has something different to offer whether it be unique knowledge of techniques, or ways to approach a particular type of water, there for the camp’s policy of daily rotation of guides between guests provides a much enhanced learning experience.

Equipment is available for the use of Reel Action Camp’s guests.  Such brands as Winston, Sage, G-Loomis, Redington and Echo fly rods in sizes 6,7, 8,9,10 weights in either spey, switch and single hand
are available for your use.

The camps guides all tie their own flies had have special patterns that are very effective on the Kanektok River.  You can be assured that the perfect fly pattern will always be available for any specific fishing situation.
 

Best Fly Fishing Seasons

June 15th – July 15th – PEAK time for King Salmon (Kings available until July 25th)

June 20th – Sept 5th - Rainbow Trout

June 20th – July 31st – Chum Salmon

June 25th – July 25th – Sockeye Salmon

July 15th – August 5th – Pink Salmon

July 10th – September 5th – Dolly Varden/Arctic Char

July 24th – September 5th – Silver Salmon

Grayling are available all season long