Outpost On The Nush is an “on the spot” camp that has been in continuous operation since 1982. This is a high-value, wilderness camp operation that focuses on fly fishing in a pristine, isolated wilderness setting. This riverside camp experience is enhanced by regular sightings of wildlife and great home water pools for more after dinner angling opportunities in a location that is well away from crowds and other lodges. Over the years, the camp has built a reputation for operating one of the finest wilderness camps in Alaska, a program that is often referred to as “the real Alaska experience.”

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

Lodging Details
The camp has all the basic essentials for a comfortable Alaskan fishing vacation, including a full kitchen and dining area, showers, privy latrines, and comfortable cabin guest quarters. Sleeping arrangements are 1 guests per insulated cabin, with foam padding on wooden platforms, and electrical outlets. Sleeping bags are provided, along with clean linens, pillows, washcloths, towels, etc. Bottled water is also provided in each tent cabin.

Food and Beverages
All meals are cooked home-style and include fresh-baked bread prepared each day by a dedicated camp chef. Throughout the course of the week, dinner entrées include grilled steaks, chicken breasts, pork chops, prime rib, and fresh salmon. Delectable dessert treats to top off every meal. Breakfast includes all the usual meats, eggs to order, hot or cold cereals, and pancakes. A packed lunch that is sent out on the river typically includes sandwiches, chips, treats, and choice of drinks. Hors d’oeuvres are served upon arrival to camp after the fishing day. Wine, beer, soda, and other beverages are available. You may also choose to bring your favorite spirits with you for your week-long stay. Triple filtered water is provided in camp and on the river during the day.

Length of Stay
The standard fishing package is seven (7) nights / seven (7) fishing days, arriving and departing from camp on Thursdays.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
Birdwatching, photography, and hiking activities are limitless. Berry picking is available and is exceptionally productive from early August through the end of the season.

Internet / Communications
Wi-Fi in camp is available for emergency use only, as service bandwidth is easily exceeded. Cell phones will not work during your week in camp.

TRAVEL DETAILS

How To Get There
All anglers should plan on flying up to Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC) the day before their trip begins to overnight for the first evening (Wednesday). On the day of your trip departure, anglers will charter with Iliamna Air Taxi from Anchorage to Iliamna via private charter on Thursday morning. The cost of the charter is NOT included in your package, so you will work with us to arrange your flight directly. After the week of fishing with the Outpost On The Nush, anglers will charter back to Iliamna and Anchorage for the final evening or begin making their way back home on Thursday night.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
From Anchorage (ANC), guests will travel to Iliamna Airport (ILI) with Iliamna Air Taxi to begin their trip. Once in Iliamna, you will charter privately via floatplane out to the Outpost camp on the Upper Nushagak River. It is recommended that guests arrive in Anchorage on a Wednesday and overnight at a local hotel. Travel to and from camp via Iliamna will commence on Thursday mornings.

Documents Required
Photo identification is required by airlines and to purchase your Alaska Fishing License. Licenses can be purchased on the first day of your trip, or online prior to your trip, by visiting this website: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

FISHING

General Information
The Nushagak River is home to all five species of Pacific salmon: Chinook, sockeye, chum, coho, and pink salmon. Combined with rainbow trout, arctic grayling, and Dolly Varden, “prolific” is an understatement when describing this fishery. The term “fish factory” might actually be more fitting. Salmon migrate to the uppermost regions of the Nushagak to spawn and it just so happens that the Outpost On The Nush is in the heart of the most prolific spawning area on the river. Four species of salmon annually spawn throughout July, August, and into part of September, providing a food base that supports very strong numbers of rainbow trout, grayling, and char. Collectively, this activity creates a fabulous destination for visiting anglers. The Outpost operation places you in the middle of the action, with some of the finest access and hardest-working guides in Southwest Alaska.

Boats and Equipment
Guests are brought into camp via 2 float-equipped DeHaviland Beavers. Once there, you will be transported via 18-foot aluminum jet boats to access different sections of the river each day. Guests should bring their own fishing gear and equipment. An Alaska info packet can be found here (click for link).

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