Welcome to Yakutat, a small Alaskan fishing village and the premier sport fishing capital of the world! Located on the scenic Gulf Coast of Alaska, and surrounded by the world-famous Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and the Tongass National Forest, fish enthusiast from around the world are never disappointed at the abundance and quality of Yakutat's Salmon, Steelhead, and Cutthroat fishing.

These are “do-it-yourself adventures” and YCA provides air transportation only. If you like a guided trip, we can put you in touch with just the right person or you can look to our links for more information.

The Akwe River is a glacier-fed river system that parallels the coast before joining with the New Italio River and entering the Gulf of Alaska. The lower 8 miles of the Akwe River are shallow and wide and provide excellent tidal fishing opportunities for the serious expert angler. The Akwe provides great fishing from June until October. Big feisty Kings (Chinooks) and finicky Sockeye (Reds) are available in the late spring, early summer and aggressive Silvers in the late summer. For the expert adventurer there is a small run of Steelhead and Cutthroat if you know where to look. The Akwe River is a great place to explore!

The Doame River is the Glacier Bay National Park's real jewel. This river is teeming with Sockeye starting in late May, early June and Silvers in the late summer. The best way to safely experience this secluded river is with a guide. (Please look to our links for guides and services.) However, if you are an experienced outdoorsman, we can put you down on the beach and you can enjoy this remote fishing location!

The Old Italio River and the Middle Italio Rivers provide inexpensive and excellent Silver Salmon (Coho) fishing. These aggressive fish are best from the 1st of September until around the middle of October. There are other salmon options available at the New Italio River from June thru August. You might have to hike a bit, but if you are up to it, the fishing can be excellent for Kings and Sockeye.

The Tsiu River has the Best Silver Salmon Fly Fishing in the World. This river is teeming with huge Silver Salmon (Cohos) starting in mid-August until late October. We can take your group out and drop you off on the Tsiu River for the best fishing experience of your life. These all day trips are not cheap, but it is worth it as this is an experience of a lifetime.

If you want a guided Tsiu River adventure, we can help you make arrangements with the premier lodge on the Tsiu, Diericks Tsiu River Lodge. Here you will enjoy the best fishing, guiding and food in Alaska. For more info on Diericks Tsiu River Lodge, check their website @ www.tsiuriverlodge.com.

You will need to bring your own waders, fishing gear, rod, lunch, camera, mosquito repellant, sunblock, etc.... (When you are out in the bush you better have a spare rod; it's a long way back to your room!)

Each hunter or fisherman must have a license to hunt or fish in Alaska. Make sure you understand the daily bag limits and possession laws of the State of Alaska before heading out. Also, free copies of Alaska's Fish and Game Regulations are available wherever Alaska fishing or hunting licenses are sold.

Yakutat Coastal Airlines will not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage or injury to participants or personal property or for expenses or delays incurred as a result of weather, routing delays or other conditions. Yakutat Coastal Airlines reserves the right to make changes and alterations in the itinerary as may be necessary for safety and proper handling of all trips. Daily fly-outs are subject to weather and other safety considerations.

Please be advised that all areas have numerous bears, especially Glacier Bay National Park, and you should prepare yourself appropriately.

*These unguided fly-fishing day trips are just the ticket! We can fly you and your companions out to a fishing destination of your choosing in the morning. After an exciting day of battling salmon or trout we can pick up your group along the bank of the river or beach at a pre-arranged time.