Talachulitna River Float Trips

Drop Point:  Judd Lake

N 61^o 33.83’        W 151^o 33.51’

Pick Up Point:  Skwentna Canyon

N 61^o 52.39’        W 151^o 22.30’

River Length:  52 miles

Class of Rapids:  I-IV

Average Float Time:  5 – 7 days

Round Trip Cost:

DeHavilland Beaver - $ 1415.00

Cessna 206 - $1010.00

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The Talachulitna River Float is a favorite among locals and visitors to our state.  This river winds from the scenic Tordillo Mountains to the Skwentna River, right onto the wintertime Iditarod Trail.  This river provides fantastic fishing, camping, and floating.

The Float Begins at Judd Lake were the Talachulitna Creek flows out. This section of river is quite shallow, meandering, and narrow Class I waters. This section most often requires lining or dragging the boats, especially at low water.  From the confluence with the Talachulitna River the river widens and deepens considerably with many camping and fishing options.

Float Season:  June 15^th – September 30^th

The river is floatable earlier and later that this, but this is the optimal fishing season.

Fish:  All 5 species of Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Grayling, Dolly Varden

Fishing Regulations: For the most up to date regulations please visit the Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game

www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/statewide/reghome.cfm

Maps: USGS Quads - Tyonek C-4, C-5, D-4

Talachulitna River Facts:

·         The Talachulitna River derives its name from the Athabascan language

·         The Talachulitna River was the first river in Alaska to be catch and release only for Rainbow Trout

·         The river was used by Athabascan hunters to return from their trips with their game, making moose skin covered boats after their successful hunts

Please Contact Us today to book your Talachulitna River Float Trip.

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