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Drop Off: |
Plane on Goodnews Lake. |
Length: |
Approximately 60 river miles. |
Float Duration: |
Recommend 6 to 8 days. |
River Description: |
The Goodnews River flows southwest from Goodnews Lake down the Goodnews Valley. The upper portion of the river has a slow current, increasing in the middle section with no real obstructions along the route. The scenery, fishing, hiking and camping opportunities throughout the float are fantastic. Most of the shoreline is open tundra with some stands of willows and cottonwoods along the route. The lower 5 to 10 miles has a strong tidal influence which is why a boat pickup is recommended to get through this section back to the Village of Goodnews. |
Topo Maps: |
We do not provide maps. Maps can be purchased through the U.S. Geological Survey office nearest you or in Anchorage by calling, 1-888-275-8747 (in Alaska) or 1-907-786-7011 (outside of Alaska). |
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The following are the map sheets required for the Goodnews River float: Goodnews Bay A-6, A-7, A-8, B-5, B-6, B-7 and C-5. |
Fishing Information: |
The Goodnews River offers excellent seasonal opportunities for Salmon, Dolly Varden, Grayling and Rainbow fishing. The fishing begins each year in mid June with the King Salmon run and culminates each year in mid September with the Rainbow fishing reaching its peak and the end of the Silver Salmon run. |
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Salmon Run Timing |
| Salmon Species |
Lower River |
Mid and Upper River |
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| Chinook (King) |
Mid June |
July |
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| Chum (Dog) |
July |
Mid to Late July |
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| Sockeye (Red) |
Late June |
Mid to Late July |
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| Pink (Humpy) |
Late July |
August |
Even Year Return |
| Coho (Silver) |
August |
Mid August - September |
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Pickup: |
Due to the strong tidal influence the last 5 miles of the river, floaters are picked up by boat and towed to the airstrip in the village of Goodnews. The floaters are then picked up by wheeled aircraft and flown back to Bethel. |
Cost: |
Round
trip Air charter $1150 per
person
This price includes drop-off flight from Bethel to Goodnews
Lake and pick-up flight from village of Goodnews back to Bethel
Boat Pickup from mouth of Goodnews River
to Goodnews Bay Village - $50 per person |
Notes: |
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Rates are based on 2 Person Minimum.
2. Maximum allowable weight:
2-3 People = 1200lbs
4-6 People = 2400lbs
7-9 People = 3600lbs
(Group weight= Weight of all people, gear, supplies and food)
3. Special Rates Available for Children under 16 depending on Group Size
4. Lodging in Bethel Available.
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Boat Fee paid directly to Boat Driver.
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