What is the camp size of RKO?

We limit our camp size to no more than 18 guests per week and on average only have 10-12 guests. We feel this makes for a fun and more personable fishing experience.

When and where do I fly into?

Guests will need to book a ticket from their home location to Dillingham Alaska (airport code DLG) a day prior of your start day at RKO. Guests will need to overnight at one of the B&B’s or a local hotel in Dillingham. On the morning of your start day at RKO, you will be picked up by the float plane company and transported to camp via a float plane. RKO will arrange all the logistical details from Dillingham, however you will be responsible for the float plane passenger fee. This typically runs about $150/pp each way but can vary depending on logistics. It is recommended to book a flight AFTER 1pm the departure date.

How many days will I be in camp and how many days can I fish?

Guests will be at camp for 6 days & 5 nights. Guests will arrive at camp on day one in the morning via float plane, you will then have 5 full days of fishing. Day 6 is your last morning in camp, on this day all your fish, luggage & gear will be prepared for your transport back to Dillingham. Day 6 is not a fishing day, you will be transported back to Dillingham in the AM via float plane. You can then proceed to the airport for your early afternoon flight home or you may wish to overnight in Dillingham.

 ​What is included in the trip?​

All amenities are included; lodging, boats, gear, and meals. **Airfare, specialty beverages, and Gratuity is NOT included**

What about the accommodations?

Guests will sleep in one of our bunk style cabins that can accommodate 2 to 6 persons. All cabins have power and lights. We also have a shower house complete with shower and traditional Alaskan steam sauna. Restroom facility’s consist of an outdoor outhouse with a flushable toilet. All meals are served in our kitchen. Often after dinner, guests will choose to head over to the social lounge where the days events can be discussed over a warm wood stove and cold beverage, or they head to the outdoor firepit and pull up a lawn chair, enjoy the river view and wildlife sightings. Plus we have a bank fishing area where you can relax in a cozy chair and catch as many fish from the shore as you can in a boat!!!

​How’s the food?

The food is great! We serve 3 family style meals a day in our kitchen. Between meals, guests are welcome in our kitchen to graze off our snack bar where you will always find cookies, pies, snacks, juice, water, tea and coffee. For our main courses we have a rotating menu of great meals. A typical daily meal may start with French toast, sausage and hash browns for breakfast followed by homemade soups and sandwiches for lunch. A typical dinner can range from a Mexican feast to BBQ steak & salmon. One thing is for sure, you won’t ever go hungry!

What happens to all the fish I catch?

​All retained fish will be filleted, vacuum sealed, and deep frozen by our staff for your journey home. If you do not arrive with a cooler to transport your fish home, wax fish boxes are available for purchase.

What should I pack?

You will only need to pack your personal effects. RKO will provide you with a packing list upon booking a trip. RKO does not provide any alcohol and customers will need to provide there own if they choose. Most customers choose to bring roughly a 60 quart cooler with adult beverages and then use the same cooler to transport home frozen fish. **There are no alcohol sales in Dillingham on Sunday’s**.

What species of fish are in the river during King Season?

During King Season the Nushagak has the largest run of King's anywhere in the entire state of AK. Other species of fish that are in the river at that time are Sockeye, Chum, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Northern Pike and Artic Grayling. Fishing is excellent for both fly fisherman and traditional tackle fisherman. King Season runs mid June to mid July. See our schedule page for exact dates.

What species of fish are in the river during Silver Season?

​The Nushagak river has an amazing run of Silver Salmon from mid July through the end of August. During this time of year other species of fish in the river are Pink Salmon (only on even numbered years), Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Northern Pike. Fishing is excellent for both fly fisherman and traditional tackle fisherman. See our schedule page for exact dates.