About Up North Fly Fishing
Up North Fly Fishing was founded on the idea of providing guests with an unforgettable fishing experience in nature! Alaska is a vast and wild landscape surrounded by glacial rivers and freshwater creeks, offering one-of-a-kind fly fishing opportunities. We plan to take you there - fishing the pristine and remote streams that Alaskan fish call home. Book a trip with Up North Fly Fishing and catch the memory of a life time!
Up North Fly Fishing is a guide-owned and operated small business based out of Talkeetna, Alaska. Up North provides half day, full day, and 2 to 6 day custom overnight fly fishing trips from mid-May to late October. We offer walk-and-wade fishing, float fishing, helicopter float fishing, heli-in/heli-out fishing, and float plane fly outs for Northern Pike. Steelhead float fishing trips are also available from mid September to late October! Our mission is to guide you and your group to beautiful bodies of water where peace, solitude, and quality Alaskan fly fishing takes place. Beginners to advanced anglers are all welcome!
FAQs
When is the best time of year to fly fish in South-Central Alaska?
Fly fishing in South-Central Alaska runs from mid-May to late October. Alaskan summers are full of sunlight providing endless adventure and fishing opportunities. Freshwater species are very opportunistic and active from May to June as they begin to move into the creeks to begin their spawn. Annual salmon runs begin at the start of July and by August the creeks are loaded with all 5 species of actively spawning salmon! August through October can be the best time of year to have your most unforgettable fights and catch your personal best! Please visit the season page for more information.
Where will we go fishing?
Talkeetna is a small town located roughly 100 miles north of Anchorage. At Up North Fly Fishing we choose between several creeks and rivers outside of Talkeetna depending on the best conditions for that day. Our focus is to take you fishing in our best spots, away from other anglers, where freshwater fish and salmon thrive - creating a true Alaskan fly fishing experience.
What species of fish does Up North Fly Fishing primarily target?
The creeks and rivers of South-Central Alaska are home to many fish species. Up North primarily targets wild Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden and Arctic Grayling. Depending on location and time of season, we also fish for Pink, Chum, Sockeye and Silver Salmon. Northern Pike trips are available May through September and in the Fall we offer Steelhead trips on the Kenai Peninsula. Please note, there is no fishing for King salmon in the Susitna river drainage.
What if I’ve never fly fished before?
No worries! Over the years, we’ve taught many guests how to cast by breaking it down into a few simple steps. You don’t need a perfect 50-foot backcast in order to catch a fish. We use a short roll cast, allowing more time with your line in the water and less time spent backcasting, plus, using a raft helps us position you closer to the fish. We look forward to teaching new fly fishing techniques to anglers from all around the world!
What makes Up North Fly Fishing stand apart from the other fishing outfits?
Up North takes pride in offering the most authentic and exceptional Alaskan fly fishing experiences in the Matanuska-Susitna valley! We dedicate our days to providing positive and successful experiences on the water for all of our guests! On full day trips we prepare fresh riverside meals! Up North guides are very passionate fishermen with over a collected 20 seasons of guide experience in Alaska - always happy to teach and share river time with all! We use high quality NRS self bailing rafts with high-back seats ensuring comfort and safety. Our guides are constantly on the water so we have the latest fishing reports dialed! This allows us to travel, fish, and guide across the Matanuska-Susitna valley, even the state, providing unique and outstanding experiences to all of our guests!
