RKO Frequent Camp Question

What is the camp size of River King Outfitters?

We limit our camp size to no more than 16 clients and often have only 10-12 guests per week. We have found that this makes for a fun, personable fishing experience.

When & where do I fly into?

You will need to book a ticket from your home to Dillingham, AK. Plan on arriving a day early before the start date of your trip. You should plan on spending the night in Dillingham in one of the many B&B's or local hotel. The next morning on your starting date at River King Outfitters you will be picked up by the float plane company and they will transport you to the float plane. You will then be flown that morning from Dillingham to River King Outfitters. River King Outfitters will arrange all the logistic details of your float plane transportation, you will be responsible for the fee of the plane. On average this cost runs about $150 per person each way to & from camp but may be slightly less or more depending on logistics.

What clothes and personal gear should I bring?

Both Fully Guided and Semi-Guided packages will have fishing poles, bait & tackle provided except for fly fishing gear. If you are planning on fly fishing, you will need to bring your own gear. If you have questions about what kind of fly fishing gear to bring feel free to contact us & one of our pro guides can answer all your questions. Once you book your dates here at River King Outfitters you will be sent a full packing list of gear & clothing you should plan on bringing. Remember to pack as light as you can! The float planes have weight limits that are strictly enforced. If you pack to heavy, it may end up costing extra money to get yourself & gear into camp.

What about all the fish I catch?

All fish that are caught will be filleted, freezer bagged and deep frozen for your journey back home. Most customers find it convenient to bring about a 60qt cooler to camp with them for transporting their fish back home. Alcohol is not provided by River King Outfitters & you must bring your own adult beverages. Most customers choose to bring their adult beverage and mixers of choice from home in the cooler & then use that cooler to transport fish back home. If you do not bring a cooler with you to camp, wax fish boxes are available for sale.

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

You will be in camp for 6 days & 5 nights. You will arrive into 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.

How's the food?

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

What about my accommodations & cabin?

Guest will sleep in one of our bunk style cabins that range from a 2 person cabin up to a 4 person cabin. We also have a shower house complete with shower & a traditional Alaskan steam sauna. Restroom facility's consist of an outdoor outhouse. All meals will be served in our kitchen & often times after dinner, our customers head over to our social lounge where the days events can be discussed over a warm wood stove & cold beverage or head to the outdoor fire pit and pull up a lawn chair and enjoy the river view and wildlife sightings.

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

During King Season the Nushagak has the largest run of Kings 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, Artic Grayling & Whitefish.Fishing is excellent for both fly fisherman & traditional tackle fisherman. King Season runs mid June to mid July. See our link of fishing dates for exact 2011 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 yrs), Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Northern Pike & Whitefish. Fishing is excellent for both fly fisherman & traditional tackle fisherman. See our link of fishing dates for exact 2011 dates.

For Further information and booking dates please contact Jon Boyd at:

Phone: 509-520-5507 - Email: bigking@charter.net