DIY Dipnet - Above the bridge Boat Rentals

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AK eXpeditions is excited to be the first and only outfitter in Alaska to offer boat rentals in the Glennallen Subsistence Dipnet Fishery! If you qualify, this is the most cost effective and versatile way to dipnet the Copper River with your friends for up to 12 hours!

Are you a seasoned mariner, or an old salty dog with the skills to run the river?  Don't want to drag your boat down to the Copper, or your boat is simply not as well suited for this fishery? Or maybe you lost your vessel in a poker match!?!  Who knows?!?! Our point is, we have the boats if you have the skills!! 

Check in at our Fish Camp and you can follow us down to the launch and get you checked out for your rental. The launch just above the bridge in the subsistence fishery.  There we will walk you around the boat, and perform an equipment check. Once all paperwork is completed, you can begin your DIY Dipnet Adventure with your friends and family in this prolific salmon fishery. 

Our boats are battle tested and no other boat can offer the level of safety and reliability our Zodiac MilPro MK5 HD powered by the latest Honda Marine 100hp outboard jets can offer! We have run Zodiacs tens of thousands of miles in this fishery and the comfort and safety of these boats are unparalleled.  

The Basics:

• Mil-Spec inflatable boat (12.5' or a 19.5' boat).
• Rental Time: 6am to 6pm  (12 hours).
• Maximum of 3-5 crew members (based on boat size).
• ALL USCG safety equipment provided.
• PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) & Handheld VHF included.
• Pre-ride orientation and inspection.
• Anchor, paddles, life vest and throwable included.
• Aerial maps of the fishery and off limit areas. 
• Garmin 93sv EchoMap w/Chirp sonar and chart plotter.
• 6 or 12 gallons of fuel (based on boat size) You are responsible to return boat full. Fuel for sale at Fish Camp. 
• Available for rent: Dipnets, fish totes, bonkers and fin clippers.
• You are responsible for loss or damage to rental equipment.
• Only land boat at launch from where you departed and never attempt to tie off to the rock walls. Sharp rocks and submerged debris can and will puncture boat hull.

• Minimum age 25 with valid Alaskan Drivers license.
• Must have USCG Merchant Mariner Credential or a certificate of completion from a  basic boaters safety course like the one available online for free from Boat US or call us to discuss your boating experience and education level. 
• All crew must sign online Liability Wavier and Rental Contract. 
• Attend the free boat orientation done the evening before your rental start date.  Renters who miss their orientation will not be able to use the boat and will forfeit their deposit.
• Lifejackets must be worn at all times without exception.
• A $500 damage deposit will be held on major credit card. 
• Dipnet rentals are $25. Replacement cost for lost nets is $200 and $35 to replace the webbing. 
• Boat must be returned clean, free of blood, fin clippings and trash. $150 cleaning fee will be charged if returned dirty. 

Department of Fish and Game Emergency Orders may affect your rental. Please be aware of the regulations. Your party will be responsible for showing up with the appropriate permits on the date and time of your reservation.

Please  keep in mind that the Copper River is divided into two sub districts  for management purposes. Users may participate in ONLY ONE of these two  fisheries in any given year.

The Glennallen Subdistrict is classified as a subsistence fishery, and either fishwheels or  dipnets are allowable gear. No sport fishing license is required for  this fishery.

Above the Bridge - Glennallen Subdistrict (Subsistence Permit)
Sockeye & King Salmon: June 1st - August 10th 

RESIDENTS MUST HAVE COPPER RIVER GLENNALLEN SUBSISTENCE PERMIT  Click here for Permit Information.​