Kanektok River

Alaska West 2021: Final Week, Already?
Alaska West Guests & Crew We're headed into our final week here at Alaska West Lodge for 2021. We can't believe it's already our last week. A big "thank you"...

Second Cast For Silver: Open Spots at Alaska West
Silver Salmon at Alaska West At Alaska West Lodge we just recently had some availability open up during one of our ‘prime’ silver salmon weeks in August. Currently, we have...

Deneki Chronicles: Boondoggin’ for Rainbows – 4 Tips
This week's Deneki Chronicles..."Boondoggin." Successful boondoggin'. Photo: Cameron Miller Bryan Burke works in our Anchorage office now, but he earned his stripes guiding guests at Alaska...

Alaska: The Splendor of the Earth
Alaska The Last Frontier Alaska is Big, Beautiful, and Breathtaking. Alaska is known for its rugged natural beauty. The largest state in the union is filled with an opulent history...

Alaska West in July is a Fly Fisher’s Dream
Alaska West Lodge It sure is! The mighty Kanektok is incredible all season long, but it's the month of July that sees the greatest biomass increase of the year. By...

After a Good Days Fishing, Shenanigans
Stuart Foxall, fly tying Jedi Master, fantastic fisherman, and friend of Deneki Outdoors chimes in on some of the most productive, and entertaining practices at Alaska West Lodge. After a...

Deneki Chronicles: Secrets of the Flesh Fly
Sometimes all it takes is a little flesh. Photo: Ramsey Smith Trout that live in the lower sections of rivers like the Kanektok and the Arolik in Western Alaska gets...

Rainbow Trout Fishing – Mend Less.
It's summer, so I have to eat. Photo: Cameron Miller There are trout streams out there where highly educated trout demand perfect presentation. Long, light tippets are key. Pure, drag-free...