Bucket list fishing trip suggestions

[klickman]

For an amazing Alaska trip I’d reach out to Dave Duncan and Sons. https://www.alaskaflyfishingcamps.com/


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[whacker1]

Maybe apply for the smith and float the smith on a permit fishing trip/float trip?  MT
https://flylordsmag.com/so-you-want-to-float-the-smith-river/

This is a bucket list for me.

horse back trip into the Bob Marshall Wilderness for the South Fork of the Flathead river.

i think it would be fun to spend a week or 10 days in Montana with or without guides fishing the Big Hole, Missouri, maybe the Madison, Gallatin, Yellowstone, Bighorn.  or a combination of guides and without.

[Wetwoodshunter]

I worked for 2 summers for Lake Creek Lodge and Cottonwood Lodge in Alaska. They do drop off self guided float fishing trips up Lake Creek which is a tributary to the Yetena River.

When I worked there fishing was May - August depending on your target. Kings early, coho and sockeye later. The rivers were always packed with grayling and rainbows, side slews and lakes could hold northern pike and burbot.

I would give Jeff Woodward a call at Lake Creek Lodge, you probably won't be able to reach him now because it mid season for him in Ak and the lodge is remote. You could also give Regal Air a call in Anchorage. Regal Air has some of the best pilots I have ever flown with, I have probably flown 30 times with them over the 2 years I worked there.

https://jeffwoodwardsportfishing.com/
https://regal-air.com/

[walt]

Maybe apply for the smith and float the smith on a permit fishing trip/float trip?  MT
https://flylordsmag.com/so-you-want-to-float-the-smith-river/

This is a bucket list for me.

We drew a Smith River permit in 2019 and had to give it up. 

If you want to stay in the states and do it without breaking the bank, I’d rent a cabin in central Montana.  Borrow or rent a couple drift boats or rafts and go for it.  Missouri, Blackfoot, Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Rock Creek, Madison, Gallatin, Jefferson, Henry’s Fork, Yellowstone, Big Horn… and a dozen or so more.  I’ve rowed and fished most all of them and there’s no place I’d rather be.  Add in smaller tribs, hike-in lakes, and warm water reservoirs if you want.  I can help with more info on any specific or out of the way places if you decide to go that route.  If money and potential travel restrictions aren’t a consideration I’d head to New Zealand or Patagonia.  Congrats on 50, I’m only a few years behind you.

[Wetwoodshunter]

I worked for 2 summers for Lake Creek Lodge and Cottonwood Lodge in Alaska. They do drop off self guided float fishing trips up Lake Creek which is a tributary to the Yetena River.

When I worked there fishing was May - August depending on your target. Kings early, coho and sockeye later. The rivers were always packed with grayling and rainbows, side slews and lakes could hold northern pike and burbot.

I would give Jeff Woodward a call at Lake Creek Lodge, you probably won't be able to reach him now because it mid season for him in Ak and the lodge is remote. You could also give Regal Air a call in Anchorage. Regal Air has some of the best pilots I have ever flown with, I have probably flown 30 times with them over the 2 years I worked there.

https://jeffwoodwardsportfishing.com/
https://regal-air.com/

This link is to the exact float. I do not think the pricing includes the raft rental, but I'm not sure.
https://regal-air.com/alaska-shore-excursions/alaska-river-rafting/lake-creek-river-float/

The pullout is also at Lake Creek Lodge. With a full bar, showers and great food.

Brings back memories, this one was #52 and I was only 21.

[fishngamereaper]

Jeff's a good guy....went to school with him. Runs a quality operation.

[Widgeondeke]

Lower 48 I'd go with Montana
I've fished the Mo a few times out of Craig. Averaged 10 trout in the 18" range with a +20" or two. One in our group caught a 18" bright silver kokanee this year
I fished the Bighorn last year and will say the average fish were bigger than the Missouri, but fewer fish.
I can give you a report on the Madison in 3.5 weeks. We arrive on the 10th for 4 days 

for North of the border. I would love to fish the interior for pike or muskie 

[carpsniperg2]

For an amazing Alaska trip I’d reach out to Dave Duncan and Sons. https://www.alaskaflyfishingcamps.com/


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I haven't fished with them but I know 2 of the sons. Great guys and I know one if not both are site members on here.  I have done a lot of business with them. If I was was looking for a trip it would be with them.

[RightPlace-RightTime]

Get ahold of branch river air in King salmon Alaska. They fly you out to a lake. Then you float the Alagnak River. Done it 6 times. Camp n fish all the 65 miles down. Absolutely amazing. They provide raft or pontoon. Fly out n back. Bear proof containers etc. You bring everything else.
Have more questions. Pm me or I'm willing to phone chat. Best trips I've ever been on.

[plugger]

Fort peck in montana has pike (lots of them), walleye, bass, lake trout and king salmon. Spent a week there a couple years ago. Great fishing. We were targeting walleye and did quite well but we also had 30 pike days if we pulled plugs

[nwwanderer]

Short on cash?  Try Dworshak.  Lots of species, could spend a month and maybe have a new world record smallie.

[jackelope]

I don’t want to say short on cash. Just trying to keep it reasonable so 3-4 can go without having to worry about different budget limits.

[jackelope]

I’m looking pretty hard at a boundary waters trip at this point

[RightPlace-RightTime]

That flyout to Alagnak can be done for a very fair price

[jackelope]

That flyout to Alagnak can be done for a very fair price

Talked to the guys who are back east and it’s a crap ton of airplane time and a lot more money to fly to AK from upstate NY.