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By 1st Alaska Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Features

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Overview

    • Fun-filled day spent fishing waters close to Fairbanks
    • Choice of quality fly fishing equipment or a spinning rod
    • Experienced guide offers tips on casting & bait selection
    • Ideal for both rookie anglers & seasoned fisherman alike
    • Rivers home to Arctic grayling

Activity location

  • Chena River
    • Fairbanks North Star Borough
    • 99709, Chena, Alaska, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Fairbanks North Star Borough
    • Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    River fishing tour
  • Inclusions
    All necessary equipment
  • Inclusions
    Light snacks and water
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off in town in Fairbanks included (not Airbnb or private residences)
  • Exclusions
    Gratuity
  • Exclusions
    Fishing License

Know before you book

    • Children under 5 years old are not permitted.
    • We require a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. This rarely happens due to its popularity, but if minimums are not met, you will be advised and offered either a refund or to be rescheduled.
    • Maximum group size is 14 guests per vehicle.
    • We do not pick up from Airbnb or private residences.
    • Catch-and-release only.

What you can expect

  • Head out for a day of fishing adventure as you join an experienced local river guide and cast your line into pristine Alaskan waters. Choose between a fly rod or spinning rod as you seek out energetic northern pike and silver-sided Arctic grayling.

    Meet your guide in the morning and head to your fishing location for the day. Chat about your fishing experience along the way, choose your preferred rod when you arrive, and spend some time practicing your cast before baiting your line and heading onto the water.

    With quality gear and years of local experience, your guide will help you make the most of your time on the water, whether you're a first-time angler or a seasoned fisherman. Get tips on your technique throughout the day and ask your guide for recommendations on other great fishing spots before returning to Fairbanks.

    PLEASE BUY YOUR FISHING LICENSE ONLINE - REQUIRED - www.store.adfg.alaska.gov

    You will only need a 1 day (24h) sport fishing license. You do NOT need a king salmon stamp. After buying your license online you receive an email with the electronic (pdf) copy. You can print out the license or simply save them on your phone.

    Bring a picture ID and the fishing license with you on the tour. Only licenses with the accurate date/time (24h from start time of tour) are accepted.

Location

Activity location

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    Chena River
    • Fairbanks North Star Borough
    • 99709, Chena, Alaska, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hotel Pickup
    • Fairbanks North Star Borough
    • Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America