Fishing on the Knik River near Anchorage, Alaska

With its abundance of rivers teeming with salmon and trout, Alaska offers some of the best fishing in the world! This fishing excursion on the Knik River is designed for those who have little to no experience with fishing and offers the perfect way to experience Alaska authentically. Whether you want to explore Alaska’s pristine environment and try something new or revive good memories of fishing, this fishing trip is sure to be one to remember: you’ll be surrounded by pure Alaskan wilderness on the Knik river, near Anchorage, with the Chugach Mountains as your backdrop as you wait for a wild Alaskan salmon to bite on your lure!

To begin your fishing excursion on the Knik River, you will meet your guide at the Knik River Public Access at Reflections Lake about 40 minutes by car from Anchorage. Once you are checked in, you will be shuttled up river where you will receive all equipment including fishing tackle, waterproof phone case, kayak or stand up paddle board (SUP), and life vest. After learning how to use all your gear, you will hop into your paddle craft and float/fish your way downriver. With your guide leading the way, you can feel confident you won’t get lost amidst Alaska’s unspoilt wilderness!

As you float down the Knik River, the river current will propel you most of the way so that you can focus on fishing and simply enjoy the incredible scenery around you during your fishing excursion! Any fish you catch up to the limits set by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are yours to keep and eat when you get home. Your adventure guide will even clean the fish on site for you!

Book your paddle craft fishing adventure on the Knik River now and experience the best of Anchorage!