Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), is one of the most respected and sought after of Alaska’s native game fishes. Serious anglers from the world over are drawn to Alaska to experience the thrill of challenging this hard fighting salmonid in the state’s wilderness waters.
Rainbow trout are native to waters throughout Alaska. The clearwater lakes and streams draining into Bristol Bay provide outstanding habitat. Alaska manages rainbow trout fisheries for the health of the species and for a diversity of recreational angling experiences. Wild trout are abundant over most of their range, but daily bag and size limits are intentionally conservative. Artificial lure-only regulations are commonly used to reduce angling mortality. Because of the importance of this valuable resource, Royal Coachman Lodge has a strict policy of catch and release, barbless hook fishing only for rainbow trout. Rainbow trout are found in nearly all the waters we fish. Some terrific rainbow fishing is found right in front of our lodge each spring and fall. Royal Coachman fishes for rainbows in more than 15 rivers, ranging from small wading streams to larger rivers such as the upper Nushagak and Nuyakuk rivers. Depending on the fishery and time of year, we catch rainbows on everything from small dries and nymphs to large streamers and mouse patterns. We have great trout fishing all summer long, and is one species our guides love to focus on.
