Begin the day with a 45-minute flight to the Kobuk River, slow-moving and 100 yards across in most places, it is the home of the mighty Sheefish. Your privately chartered floatplane flight covers 80 miles of sparkling rivers, lakes and rugged mountains before landing within a few feet of the fishing hole. You will gear up on the gravel bar while your guide inflates a small raft and describes how to tackle the “tarpon of the North.”
This nickname comes from the fish’s propensity to leap in the air once hooked in the meandering waters of the Kobuk River. Sheefish, also known as inconnu, range from 20-50 pounds and are caught on heavy, sinking flies and large, flashy spinners. They begin spawning in mid to late July in the Kobuk River, so best fishing times are early August to mid-September.
This is one of the best kept sport fish secrets of the north, combining superb fishing clean water and stunning scenery. The day ends with your return flight to Iniakuk Lake Wilderness Lodge where ot showers and cold drinks await.
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Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
Three-night, all-inclusive stay at Iniakuk Lake Wilderness Lodge with Sheefishing on the Kobuk River features lodging, meals, and naturalist-guide with your group for the duration of your stay. Round-trip air transportation from Fairbanks to Iniakuk Lake Wilderness Lodge and Kobuk National Park Sheefishing included.
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