Dan Ross’ Specialty Guide Service

Nushagak River Camp is one of the premiere wilderness camps in all the world. Dan and Susie Ross will be your hosts as you experience unparalleled scenery, wildlife and fresh ocean run Salmon of all species.

The Nushagak River is at the head of the Bristol Bay, the most prolific fishery in all of the Northern Pacific. It’s a huge river system with a drainage that runs well over 200 miles. The return of the spawning King Salmon can exceed over 500,000 fish and its average is close to 175,000. Historically, this is one of the most consistent runs in all of Alaska.

You simply can’t believe it unless you’ve been there yourself when the Kings come in. You can literally catch fish until you think your arms will fall off. Over 100 fish per boat per day have been landed during the peak of the run and these are the biggest King Salmon to enter all of the Bristol Bay. Twenty-five pound Kings are common and hogs exceeding fifty pounds are caught routinely. All the fish are hard fighters, bright silver and fresh

ocean run. The Kings of the Nushagak will test your tackle and stamina.

Your adventure will start with a short float plane ride from Dillingham to the river camp.

You will have an opportunity to view the wilderness that will surround you during your stay. There is no other place like Dan’s Specialty Guide Service Nushagak River Camp anywhere in Alaska. It’s located right on the banks of the river and it’s at the heart of the very best Salmon fishing in the world.

Fishing Seasons & Equipment

King Salmon are an obvious target of most fisherman at the Nushagak. They are present in the river from mid-June through early August.

Starting right before the Kings and running through mid July are the hard fighting Chum Salmon. About the last week of June massive runs of Sockeye invade the river. They provide great action and are one of the best eating of all Alaska Salmon. In alternate years Pink Salmon show up in July and August and are often so numerous that they become a bother.

The last of the Salmon to appear are the Silvers. They appear in mid to late August and are fishable well into September. Available all season in backwaters and sloughs up and down the river are Northern Pike. They can be caught on flies or conventional gear and provide a good diversion from the Salmon action. Rainbow Trout, Grayling and Artic Char can also be found in the streams and tributaries running into the Nushagak River.

Dan can personally arrange your fishing schedule to whatever experience or species you may be after. All of Dan’s guides are Coast Guard certified and make their living fishing year round.

The professional guides are teamed with the best fishing platforms and
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G-Loomis rods are matched to Shimano reels to stand up to the test of giant King Salmon. Everything you need to have the fishing experience of a lifetime is provided and included in your package at no extra charge. All’s you need to do is get to the fishing camp.

At Dan’s Nushagak River Camp you can literally fish around the clock.

Once you return from eight hours of fishing with a guide in the boat you can try your luck from the bank right in front of your own tent. Hundreds of Salmon have been landed in a single evening and with the long Alaskan summer nights you can fish nearly 18 hours a day.

When you return to camp with your fish they’re weighed, filleted and sent to the fish processing facility. Your fish is commercially vacuum packed, placed on your own clearly marked private container and are frozen in Dan’s large walk-in freezer. Your fish is ready for you when you’re ready to leave camp.

Facilities And Accommodations

Dan’s reputation as a Northwest Salmon and Steelhead guide is unequalled. Clients return year after year to fish with this top professional. Dan assemblesa staff of nearly twenty people and a camp that will make your stay a pleasure. This is a fish camp but it’s far from roughing it. You will sleep in commercial grade tents with solid wood floors that are raised two feet above the ground.

These tents can handle anything Alaska may throw their way and feature custom, hand-crafted beds, not cots, and they’re so comfortable that you’ll want to take them home with you. Every tent has its own chairs and front porch complete with rod holders for fishing the bank. Power at the camp is provided via generator that runs whisper quiet 24 hours a day. Fresh water is as pure as it gets supplied via a well. There are complete and spacious hot showers for both men and women.

The camp is equipped with a large walk-in freezer for food and blast freezing your fresh catch.

You won’t have to worry about going hungry while staying at Dan’s Nushagak River Camp.

Susie Ross oversees her crew and delivers hearty family style meals that are served buffet style. The variety and quality of the meals is unmatched in Alaska.

One of the highlights at the river camp is the weekly pig roast. Dan and Susie have perfected their roasting technique and it is truly a treat worth waiting for. The meals can be enjoyed in the large dining facility or outside watching the river meander by.

Fly Outs

You can also decide to fly out to one of the many fishing or sightseeing destinations available from a float plane. There are a number of locations to choose from including watching the Brown Bears fishing at the world famous Brooks Camp. However, all fly outs must be prearranged and are not included in your packaged price.

Dan Ross’ Specialty Guide Service Nushagak River Camp features some of the greatest Salmon fishing in the world and is equipped to make your angling experience the best ever.

The staff, guides, boats accommodations and tackle are unequalled in any wilderness camp. Take the challenge and visit Dan Ross’ Nushagak River Camp.