Where the River Bends and the Fishing Begins.
Simple comfort steps away from great fishing
Set along a small, intimate stretch of the Sapsuk River (aka Hoodoo river), this fixed tent camp puts you steps from some of the best king salmon, silver salmon and steelhead water on the Alaska Peninsula. The river runs clear and cold, loaded with ocean-bright fish in a truly remote setting. Walk from your bunk to the water in minutes, and fish productive runs all day with minimal boat time.
Sapsuk River Camp blends practical comfort with wild solitude—warm tents, hearty meals, and a tight-knit group of anglers focused on making every cast count. It’s off the grid, off the radar, and everything you want in a serious fishing trip.
Fishing Program
Short Runs. Ocean-Fresh Fish. Light Pressure.
The Sapsuk River is tailor-made for fly fishing; clear, mid-sized, and loaded with wild ocean-bright fish throughout the season. With soft edges, deep slots, and long tailouts, it’s a river that rewards the swing. Easy to wade and quick to read, the water here fishes close and clean, with most runs just minutes from camp by foot or a short jet boat ride.
We fish the entire season using two-handed (spey) techniques, ideal for covering water efficiently and presenting flies with precision. During silver salmon season, when fish stack in tighter holding zones and softer channels, single-hand rods can also shine, especially when stripping flies or skating surface patterns.
To preserve the quality of the experience, we keep group sizes intentionally small. During king and silver salmon season, the camp hosts up to six anglers per week, fishing three guests per guide. In fall, we scale back to just four anglers per week for steelhead season, pairing each guide with two guests for more personalized fishing and access to rested water.
Guides rotate guests through a variety of productive beats, most just a short walk or quick jet boat ride from camp. Each day is shaped around conditions, tides, and timing, with a focus on giving every angler a thoughtful, flexible, and rewarding experience.
Whether you’re swinging for chrome-bright kings, chugging poppers for aggressive silvers, or carefully covering steelhead lies, the Sapsuk delivers consistent, exciting fishing in a setting that still feels wild and untouched.
Fish Where the Wild Things Are
Accommodations
Thoughtfully Built, Comfortably Simple
Sapsuk River Camp is designed with intention—offering everything you need for a successful fishing trip, with just enough soft touches to make it feel like home. The camp sits on a high bluff overlooking the river, with stunning views across the open tundra to the towering volcanoes in the distance. Guests stay in double-occupancy Weatherport tents equipped with electric outlets, ample storage space for gear, drip-oil heaters, and cozy bedding to ensure a warm, comfortable place to rest at the end of each day.
Meals are served in a bright and welcoming kitchen and dining tent, where you’ll gather for hearty food, hot coffee, and easy conversation. The “Volcano Lounge” provides a relaxed, communal space for apres fishing cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, swap stories, and unwind in comfort out of the elements.
The camp includes a heated bathhouse with running hot water, offering a welcome touch of comfort in the wilderness. Clean outhouses and a simple camp layout keep things efficient and low-impact. And while you’re miles from the nearest road, Starlink internet access is available throughout, so you can stay connected when needed—without losing the sense of true remoteness.
Cast, Fight & Enjoy
Meet Our Team
Guides Who Know Every Bend
This is Alaska hospitality at its best—genuine, capable, and built for the middle of nowhere.
The crew at Sapsuk River Camp runs tight—and that’s exactly how we like it. With just a handful of guests each week, our team gets to know you quickly and fishes with real focus.
Our guides are patient, skilled, and deeply tuned into the river’s rhythms—reading tides, tracking fish movement, and knowing when to change plans to keep you in the action. Back at camp, our cook and hospitality coordinator keep things comfortable and welcoming, serving up hot meals and managing the small details that make a big difference.
Plan Your Adventure & Fish the Wild Side of Alaska
Planning a fishing trip with Aleutian Adventures is simple. We’ve built our programs to make it as easy as possible to get here, gear up, and fish hard. Below you’ll find everything you need to know to start planning your adventure.
Travel & Logistics
Your Aleutian adventure begins with a flight to Anchorage, where we recommend arriving at least one day early and staying overnight. The following morning, you’ll meet at Merrill Field for check-in and board a scenic 2.5-hour charter flight to Nelson Lagoon. Upon landing, our guide team will greet you and transfer you 1.5 hours upriver by jet boat to camp.
Because access to camp is tide-dependent, timing varies. If travel is delayed, guests will stay at our bunkhouse and waiting area in Nelson Lagoon until safe passage is possible.
There’s no guided fishing on arrival day, but you’re welcome to rig your rods and explore the nearby water on your own.
Enjoy six full days of guided fishing on the Sapsuk River (also known as the Hoodoo River), rotating guides and covering new stretches of water each day. Guides will adjust plans based on tides, weather, and river conditions to keep you on productive beats.
On your departure day, you’ll pack up after breakfast and head back downriver to Nelson Lagoon. Weather permitting, return flights depart between 1–2 PM and arrive in Anchorage by 4–5 PM. From there, you can catch a taxi to your hotel or to the commercial airport for your flight home.
Rates & Details
King Salmon (June through July) – $9,000.00
Silver Salmon (August through September) – $8,500.00
Steelhead (September through October) – $9,000.00
**Add $700.00 for Single Tent**
What’s Included?
- 7 nights accommodations (double occupancy)
- 6 nights guided fishing (2:1 guest to guide ratio)
- Meals and non-alcoholic beverages
- Charter flight to/from Anchorage and Nelson Lagoon
What’s Not Included?
- Flights to/from Anchorage
- Hotels, meals, transportation in Anchorage
- Fishing license & king salmon stamp
- Beer, wine, alcohol
- Fishing equipment and flies
- Gratuities to guides and staff
Need-to-Knows Before You Go
How remote is the camp?
Very. There are no roads in or out—once you’re at camp, it’s just you, the crew, and the river. The camp is approximately 550 miles Southwest of Anchorage, Alaska.
What’s the best time to fish the Sapsuk?
June through October. We fish for kings from mid-June through July, silvers late August through mid September, and steelhead late September through October.
Are there showers and bathrooms?
Yes—there’s a community bathhouse with hot running water, and two clean well-kept outhouses.
How many anglers are in camp?
We host a maximum of six guests per week to keep the experience intimate and uncrowded. During king and silver salmon season we host up to six guests per week and scale down to four guests per week during steelhead season.
Do I need to be an experienced spey caster?
Not at all. Our guides work with all skill levels, and the water here is perfect for learning or refining your swing.
Please take time to read our booking policies.
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Plan Your Week on the Sapsuk
Remote Experience. Maximum fishing. The kind of trip you’ll want to repeat.