Welcome to the Koktuli River
Michael Bianchi ~
Alaska Fish Guides
/ Paul Hansen ~
Alaska Rainbow Adventures
The Koktuli River Located Northwest from the village
of Iliamna, Alaska the Koktuli River has been described by many as
"Ground Zero" in reference to it being located squarely in the midst
the region targeted by Northern Dynasty for it's Pebble Mine
project.
The Koktuli River is one of the headwaters of the Nushagak River
drainage. From its humble beginnings in the tundra covered
foothills to the cottonwood and spruce forested lowlands where it
joins the Mulchatna River, the Koktuli winds for some 50 miles as it
transforms from a narrow, shallow high country "crick" to a wider,
deeper true Alaskan River. Along the way this environmental gem
passes through country that offers viewing of migrating herds of
Caribou, as well as the occasional Moose, the wandering Bear, and
the rare glimpse of an elusive wolf, not to mention the usual Alaska
variety of Eagles, Hawks, Fox, Coyote, and a multitude of other
creatures. The sharp eyed guest may also spot the few dilapidated
turn of the last century cabins that spring up in the brush lined
riverbank on occasion.
