“The fish are pulsing.” That’s what a well seasoned Bristol Bay guide said as he observed the first and very strong run of chrome-bright salmon of the season push upstream on the Naknek and Nushagak Rivers. Numbers like these don’t just set expectations—they raise them. It’s a signal. The river comes alive, and so do…
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big rainbow trout
Rainbow Season at Rapids Camp Lodge
Chasing Trophy Rainbows at Rapids Camp Lodge in September As summer winds down in Alaska, the fishing heats up at Rapids Camp Lodge on the Naknek River. September and October are prime months to target the Naknek River’s famous trophy rainbow trout, with fish commonly reaching 30 inches in length and even larger specimens lurking…
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Football Season in Bristol Bay.
All photos of these Renowned Rainbows are courtesy of @mattvaughnphoto It’s fall, and football season is in full swing! Whether you are a college football fan or a fan of the NFL, one thing is for certain: there are no amateur leagues anymore, college or pros. Here in Bristol Bay, it’s also football season, but…
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