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July 19th - 26th, 2023

8 Seats Available ( $5,695.00/person )

Grand Slam Week on the Main Fork of the Goodnews – 2023


7 Nights and 8 days on the North Fork of the Goodnews is one of the Crown Jewels of Bristol Bay float Fly Fishing trips. We refer to this 70-mile float as the “Grand Slam” week; you have the opportunity to catch every species we target on the Goodnews. All 5 species of Pacific Salmon, Grayling, and Rainbows, in addition to incredible numbers of Dolly Varden Char and even Lake Trout. This river produces more “best day of my life” testimonials among our guests than any other for good reason. The fishery is very, very robust and it becomes apparent almost immediately. The scenery is outstanding from alpine headwaters to the estuary. Wildlife is abundant. The Mountains will surround us until our final day, a trait unique to the North Fork of the Goodnews. The ecosystem deserves the reputation among our guests as “The River of Life.” Free refills of fish are streaming into the river during our entire float making the week on this amazing river a profound experience for both expert anglers and entry-level fly casters.

Big Male Sockeye
Big Male Sockeye
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Camp at Sunrise
Camp at Sunrise
Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon


Group Sockeye
Group Sockeye
Jack King Salmon
Jack King Salmon
Chrome Trophy Dolly Varden
Chrome Trophy Dolly Varden
Fresh Sockeye Dinner Fish
Fresh Sockeye Dinner Fish


Fly Fishing Mouse patterns Alaska wilderness rainbow trout solitude adventure King Salmon Dolly Varden Char Coho Silvers bear wildlife
A young bear investigates our party
Fly Fishing Mouse patterns Alaska wilderness rainbow trout solitude adventure King Salmon Dolly Varden Char Coho Silvers moose wildlife
A Cow moose walks through our camp in the evening.
Fly Fishing Mouse patterns Alaska wilderness rainbow trout solitude adventure King Salmon Dolly Varden Char Coho Silvers
Camp provides a lot of time to get out and fish!
Fly Fishing Mouse patterns Alaska wilderness rainbow trout solitude adventure King Salmon Dolly Varden Char Coho Silvers
A trophy chrome Dolly


Fly Fishing Mouse patterns Alaska wilderness rainbow trout solitude adventure King Salmon Dolly Varden Char Coho Silvers
Mike showing the first coho salmon of the season.
Fly Fishing Mouse patterns Alaska wilderness rainbow trout solitude adventure King Salmon Dolly Varden Char
Scott showing a char taken during lunch
Fly Fishing Mouse patterns Alaska wilderness rainbow trout solitude adventure King Salmon Dolly Varden Char
Large Dolly Varden
Fly Fishing Mouse patterns Alaska wilderness rainbow trout solitude adventure King Salmon Dolly Varden Char
Troy holding a Goodnew River Sockeye


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Testimonials

It was a stellar week. Our time on the river strengthened my sense of purpose in life and changed the way I view the world. Bob Roark
A week filled with fish, great food, magnificent camp sites, spectacular vistas, wildlife sightings, fun and, most of all, good people Bob Erickson
They acted like horses compared to my Montana spring creek Rainbows Craig Roberts
You & Kate ... are outstanding people and role models Richard Voss
I have a flood of memories from Alaska, but the most remarkable ones were fishing with Mark John Markoff
Our week was more than a pleasure.  It was a really great experience for both me and the boys.  Can't tell you how much we enjoyed it! Scott Slappey. Goodnews. July 17-25, 2014.
In our days floating down the river, we encountered the rainbow trout in its rarest form — completely wild, ferocious and faster than a speeding bullet Paul Greenberg
I released more fish in the first three days than I’ve caught in my entire life, combined! Will Tully. Goodnews. July 17-25, 2014.
The absolute best fishing in my life; super guides who knew how to fish & tremendous food. Jon Trachta. July 17-25, 2014. Goodnews River.
There was a hard strike with jumps and hollers to match my excitement. Such magnificent beings these Silver Bullet Coho are. Amy Robinson

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