Floating the Koktuli River ~ With Us!
Our trip originates in Iliamna where we depart via floatplane for a
small pothole lake that is the jumping off point for our Koktuli
Trips. After a short 2/3 of a mile hike from the drop off at the
lake you will find yourself standing on the banks of this unsullied
treasure of a waterway. At this point you can break out the rods
and begin your pursuit of piscatorial pleasures as your guides put
the finishing touches on the the last preparations necessary to
begin the float.
Once
the trip begins we strive to follow a standard routine, however we
also acknowledge that when dealing with remote Alaska sometimes a
schedule is more of a "guideline" as opposed to a Rule. Generally
speaking we prefer to rouse everyone up at around 0730 for morning
coffee, tea, or cocoa, depending on your preference, breakfast
follows shortly thereafter. After eating you will have time to
return to your tent in order to pack away your sleeping bag,
sleeping pad, and personal effects while the guides see to the
dishes. After you are packed you may stack your gear near the rafts
in preparation for loading up (unless of course that particular day
has been designated as a "No Travel" day, in which case all you need
to do is go FISHING!). Once the rafts are loaded we begin our float
around 0930, the morning is then spent floating/fishing until we
stop for a shore side lunch, usually around 1230. The float
continues until we pull over for the evening, generally around 5:30,
although much of this timetable depends upon the group and its
ability to self motivate in the mornings, in other words, the
earlier we get moving, the earlier we get to set up the evening
camp. 
If we have folks along who prefer a more relaxed morning routine,
then by all means, enjoy your time, it is after all your vacation!
However please bear in mind that we have a finite amount of time to
make a preset number of miles. So if you enjoy a lazy morning,
please be prepared for an late, as opposed to an early, evening
dinner.
