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Alaska Rainbow Trout Fishing, Lake Creek
Rainbow Trout are native to Lake Creek and represent a superior fishery throughout the 50
miles of river. Although bows can be caught throughout the season, absolute best times occur
in late May, early June in ideal water conditions, and during late July, throughout August, and into early September amidst
spawning salmon. Fly fisherman rave at this abundant and magnificent species. Rainbows are the
featured fish of the less beaten waters we explore by raft from Lake Chelatna down to the lodge. Dozens of rainbows may be caught daily during the late season salmon spawn,
ranging 14 up to 30 inches in length.
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Good Close up of Rainbow Trout
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Equipment Needed for Spinning/Bait Casting: Alaska rainbows
| Rods: |
6 ft. ultra light spinning rods are the standard choice |
| Reels: |
Spinning - size = 110 yds/6 lb test, ie. Shimano Sedona 1000 or 2000 FA |
| Lines: |
Berkeley Trilene XL - for castability 6# |
| Lures: |
Blue Fox Orange Bell Vibrax Spinners 1/8 oz, Panther Martin Orange or Pink/black combos |
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Equipment Needed for Fly-Fishing Alaska Rainbow Trout
We usually fish rainbow trout in fast-water riffles and runs behind spawning kings, pinks and chum salmon.
Dead-drift and/or nymphing presentations thoroughly covering these areas work best. Strike indicators are often
helpful, but not a necessity.
| Rods: |
We use 5-7 weight fly rod/reel outfits for trout |
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Beautiful Alaska Rainbow Trout
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Flies Used in Fly Fishing Alaska Rainbow Trout
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Typically use a floating double taper or weight forward 5-7 weight fly lines.
A 5-6 ft. straight 4-6 lb. mono or tapered leader is desired. Split shot may
be added to leader to attain the desired drift. A lightweight sink tip may be used for fishing articulated leeches or sculpin patterns into deepwater holes during mid-summer. |
| Rainbow Trout Flies: |
Early Season- Silver/blue streamers size 6-8, sculpin patterns,
Assorted dry flies- Orange Stimulator, Adams, mosquito patterns, caddis.
Late Season- Orange/pink glo bugs,
"Cotton Candy" flesh flies, White Bunny hare flesh flies, Assorted Beads,
Battle Creek streamers |
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Lake Creek rainbow trout flies
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