Fly-Out Fishing with Angler's Alibi
We offer fly-outs to fish for trophy-size Alaska leopard rainbow trout, arctic char, and grayling (learn about the species we fish for). The fly-out fishing days are optional and not at all necessary to have a great Alaskan fishing experience at Angler’s Alibi. Fly-out days only add to the overall mix of what there is to see and fish for in the famous Bristol Bay Watershed. NEW in 2025 are several weeks where all fly-outs are included with only 8 guests per week. These weeks are in June and September specifically. Please see the season date and rates pages for more.
We have been flying out to remote waters for over 30 years and know when and where to go to capitalize on peak salmon spawning times, and the huge egg drop that the rainbows, char, and grayling gorge on for the long Alaskan winters. We also know when and where to go to in June, our favorite time of year before the salmon arrive and trout are feeding on mice, dry flies, and streamers. The explosive takes on mouse patterns is something every angler needs to experience once in their lifetime. Below is a list of the main rivers to which we fly-out (there are also rivers not mentioned here to keep them as untouched as possible). These fly-outs are split among the total number of guests that are going. Contact us for customized pricing. New in 2025, we will have June and September weeks with unlimited fly-outs for the week* - Please see the rates page for current pricing for the 2025 season.
We have been flying out to remote waters for over 30 years and know when and where to go to capitalize on peak salmon spawning times, and the huge egg drop that the rainbows, char, and grayling gorge on for the long Alaskan winters. We also know when and where to go to in June, our favorite time of year before the salmon arrive and trout are feeding on mice, dry flies, and streamers. The explosive takes on mouse patterns is something every angler needs to experience once in their lifetime. Below is a list of the main rivers to which we fly-out (there are also rivers not mentioned here to keep them as untouched as possible). These fly-outs are split among the total number of guests that are going. Contact us for customized pricing. New in 2025, we will have June and September weeks with unlimited fly-outs for the week* - Please see the rates page for current pricing for the 2025 season.
Moraine Creek and Funnel Creek
Moraine Creek and its tributary, Funnel Creek, are without a doubt the most sought after fly-out we offer. These two rivers produce the largest average size, and highest numbers of rainbow trout, than any location we fish. Sure, Moraine Creek can humble the best of anglers some days, but most of the days we fish are filled with great numbers of trophy rainbows. This is definitely a must-fish river for the serious trout angler.
Brooks River
Located in Katmai National Park is the fabled Brooks River. It is probably the most photographed sport fish river in the world, and is a great fly-out experience for both bear viewing and fly-fishing. The falls at Brooks River are the best place in the world to capture the great Alaskan Brown Bears as they position themselves at the crest of the falls waiting for fresh sockeye salmon to jump into their waiting jaws.
This river is also a great place for targeting rainbow trout any week of the summer. It offers trout fishing more like rivers back in the lower 48 with good dry-fly and nymph fishing. Brooks is a ‘must-experience’ river to fish the first 2 weeks of July when it’s like fishing at the zoo with all of the numerous brown bears fishing up and down the river.
This river is also a great place for targeting rainbow trout any week of the summer. It offers trout fishing more like rivers back in the lower 48 with good dry-fly and nymph fishing. Brooks is a ‘must-experience’ river to fish the first 2 weeks of July when it’s like fishing at the zoo with all of the numerous brown bears fishing up and down the river.
American Creek
American Creek has been voted one of the best fly fishing rivers in the world, due in part to the huge numbers of char and rainbows that call it home in an amazing scenic setting. American Creek originates from Hammersley Lake in Katmai National Park. From its headwaters to its termination into Lake Colville, this river may have one of the largest average fish-per-mile counts in all of Alaska. The rainbows are aggressive and big, and the char average 18” plus! This is a fantastic river and should be on the bucket list of any angler.
Contact Creek
Contact Creek sits just inside the Katmai National Park boundary. This fly-out requires a mile hike to get to the creek, therefore staying pretty pressure-free from the fly-out lodges. This fly-out has the highest average percentage of fish landed we offer. Contact Creek is primarily a char fishery, but it does have some nice rainbows and a healthy population of grayling. The char are beautiful and average 16” to 18” --similar to catching brook trout all day long in the 18” range. Sight fishing for rainbows on this Creek is fun and challenging and is your best way to catch these strong fighting Alaskan leopard bows! Dry-fly fishing for rainbows, char and grayling is also a bonus here, as there can be some magnificent green drake (Ephemera danica) hatches that have a whole lot of noses looking up. This ranks as one of our guests' all time favorite fly-outs.
Nushagak River
The Nushagak River is best known for its King Salmon run, and it is no doubt a wonderful fishery for Kings! We spent the summer of 2019 fishing this river from our outpost camp in very difficult conditions as Alaska had one it its hottest summers on record. With the heat, we were still surprised on how well this river fished for kings. We now offer this destination as a fly-out option for our guests. This destination can hit its peak run timing for kings from about the 21st of June through the first week of July. Whether we are drifting for kings, or swinging flies, this is one river that is a must to fish for any serious king angler!
Lower American River
The lower American River is fishable only by permit only in the lower river. This fishery has 6 permits and we have access to one of them. This river is fished with a jet boat and can produce some of the best trout fishing of the season! We routinely catch fish in this system on mouse patterns and dry flies. Early season is all about mice and dry fly action on this river. Mid season sees a lot of char come up and into the river behind the sockeye salmon that spawn in its gravel runs. Late season will see the mouse bite back on and swinging flesh flies for huge trout is a must! It is no wonder this river is listed in the top 50 places you must fish before you die!
