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Alagnak Wild River is located in the beautiful Aleutian Range. The river provides unparalleled opportunities to experience the wilderness of the Alaska Peninsula.
The Alagnak Wild River, designated as a wild river by Title VI, Section 601(25) and 601(44) of ANILCA, preserves the upper 56 miles of the river in a free-flowing condition, and protects the river and its immediate environments for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. The river is managed free of impoundments and diversion, inaccessible by road, its shorelines primitive and its water unpolluted.
The Alagnak is the most popular fly-in fishery in southwest Alaska, and has experienced a significant increase in use over the last several years. The Alagnak Wild River protects populations of all five species of pacific salmon, was well as significant rainbow trout, arctic char, arctic grayling, and northern pike populations. The increasing sport fishery on the river is a topic of concern to many subsistence users and other local residents.
Wildlife
Wildlife is an important attribute of the Alagnak River, which is inhabited by a wide diversity of species typical of southwest Alaska. Large populations of brown bears are attracted to the area to feed on salmon spawning in the river. The Alagnak provides critical bear habitat during the summer and fall.
Moose are attracted to riparian habitat, including the Alagnak River, during all four seasons. Most of the Alagnak River drainage west of Kukaklek and Nonvianuk lakes provides winter habitat for caribou. Furbearers found along the river include beaver, lynx, mink, otter, fox, wolverine, and occasionally wolf.
The fishery is one of the Alagnak River's most significant resources and an important reason for its designation as a wild river. It is an important contributor to the Kvichak River, which on the average is the largest producer of sockeye salmon in the world. Bristol Bay, into which the Kvichak drains, is Alaska's largest and richest commercial salmon fishery, with sockeye salmon being the most important species taken.
Activities:
- Fishing (rainbow, sockeye, king salmon, grayling)
- Rafting (both scenic and whitewater)
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Camping
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Primitive Camping Only
Permits are recommended for users and are available at no charge at the King Salmon Visitor Center.
Getting There
Charter flights are available from Anchorage and King Salmon or access via power boat from any of the villages along the river.
Weather and Climate
Visitors to the park should have rain gear including water-proof foot gear and clothing that retains warmth when wet, such as wool or synthetics. An insect-proof headnet is also a must.
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