Kanektok River

The "Chosen River" — widely considered one of the best multi-species sportfishing rivers in Alaska. The Kanektok drains Kagati Lake in the Ahklun Mountains and flows through Togiak National Wildlife Refuge to Kuskokwim Bay at Quinhagak. The river is almost entirely wilderness, accessed by float plane, and supports trophy rainbow trout, all five Pacific salmon species, Dolly Varden, and Arctic grayling. Guided float trips (7-8 days) from Kagati Lake to Quinhagak are the classic Kanektok experience, with a dozen productive side channels and clearwater tributaries along the way.