Q: Where are you located?
A: We are 75 miles NW of Anchorage on the Talachulitna River. It’s about a 40 minute floatplane flight out of Anchorage. There isn’t a road for 65 miles. Helps cutback on the crowds you experience down south!
Q: What do your packages include?
A: Our all inclusive packages include fully guided fishing, rods, reels and tackle, lodging, meals and we’ll also fillet, freeze and vacuum pack your catch.
Q: What is not included in your packages?
A:The only thing not included in our packages is the floatplane flight, fishing license and gratuities.
Q: How many fish can we harvest on the Talachulitna River?
A: During King season you are allowed to keep 1 a day, for a total of 5 a year. During Sockeye, Silver, Chums & Pink season you are allowed to be in possession of 3 fish a day. Sometimes you are only allowed 2 Silvers and 1 other species per day.
Q: How much fish can I take home with me?
A: Most of our clients will take home 50+lbs. of fish. The airlines allow two 50lb pieces of luggage. We recommend you bring one 50lb bag full of clothing etc. Then you purchase a “airline approved fish box” and fill that with 50lb of fish. This becomes your 2nd piece of luggage. This way you don’t have to pay anything additional to bring your fish back with you.
Q: How much does the floatplane cost?
A: Approximately $250 roundtrip per person, and we will schedule this flight for you!!!!
Q: How much is a fishing license?
A: Approx $30.00
Q: What kind of fish do you get?
A: We get all 5 species of Pacific Salmon (Kings, Sockeye, Silver, Chum, Pinks), Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, and Dolly Varden.
Q: Do you get Steelhead?
A: No, not in our area
Q: When is the best time to go to the Talachulitna River?
A: Well, it depends on what you want to fish for. We start booking for Kings mid June up until mid July. Then about July 20th, we start booking for Sockeye, Silvers, Chums, and Pinks. We get Rainbow Trout all summer long, but Sept is the prime time for large Rainbows.
Q: Do you have a problem with the bears?
A: Not usually. We do have bears in our area, but it’s nothing like fishing on the Russian or Kenai. Usually if you see a bear, it’s going to be running from you. All of our guides carry firearms, so bear spray isn’t necessary to bring.
Thank you for looking into Talstar Lodge for your Alaskan Fishing Adventure. Whether it be your first trip to Alaska or you are a seasoned veteran to the wonderful fishing this state has to offer, Talstar Lodge can provide an experience you will cherish forever. We offer world-class fishing for all five species of Pacific salmon, native rainbow trout, arctic char, and dolly varden. Your private fishing guide will constantly put you in a position to land the trophy of a lifetime. One thing we can promise is that you will thoroughly enjoy the time spent fishing one of Alaska’s top fisheries known as the Talachulitna River or “Tal” for short.