Big Alaska Rainbow Trout in September

The Naknek River produces some of the largest and hardest fighting rainbow trout on planet Earth. From mid-August until mid-October, we have the opportunity to catch steelhead-like rainbows that move into the river from Naknek Lake. During this time, you start to see the trout transition from eggs to eating salmon flesh. So, you can catch these giants via egg patterns below indicators and/or swung flies. This a fantastic time of the year for accomplished anglers to chase truly extraordinary 30+ inch rainbows. Every cast has the potential to be a fish of a lifetime.

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Crystal Creek Lodge, nestled on the banks of the Naknek River, near King Salmon, Alaska is a renowned Luxury Alaska Fishing and Adventure Lodge with over 400 5-star reviews. Since 1988, we’ve been delivering thousands of exciting and memorable flyout excursions.