Book the boat, Choose your DIPNET permit later

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MUST BE ALASKAN RESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE 

Our best value!  Time on the Copper is always better with your friends and family! With our "Book the Boat" option, you can select the day and time for your  Dipnet adventure at time of booking then  prior to leaving town for the river you give us a call and our guides will advise you on which fishery is running better at that time and if any Department of Fish and Game Emergency Orders may affect your charter. Not only is it the most flexible option, it is also the most cost effective charter we offer for groups of five. Best part is, you can add  an additional (sixth) person and share net at a steep discount! This great for kids or parties who want to take a break or relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the charter. Bring an out of town guest as an observer and let them watch, but no touching! 

Your party will be responsible for showing up with the appropriate permits on the date and time of your reservation. Keep in mind the the Glennallen Subsistence permit is ONLY AVAILABLE from DF&G during normal business hours and NOT on weekends or holidays. Contact them for hours of operation to obtain this permit. 

TRIP DETAILS

This is a fully guided and outfitted trip on the Copper River.  We help you remove fish from your net, bonk, gill and place in totes. This gets your net back in the water faster to maximize your catch potential. Charter time includes travel time to and from fishery and is about 5-1/2 hours start to finish.

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. These permits are  NOW available online or at local DF&G offices in Anchorage, Palmer, Glennallen, etc. 

The Chitina Subdistrict  is classified as a personal use fishery, and dipnets are the only allowable gear. Sport fishing license is required for this fishery. Permits are available at local retailers such as Fred Meyer's, Sportsman's Warehouse, & Mountain View Sports.

CHOOSE  ONE OF THESE PERMITS

Up River from Bridge - Glennallen Subdistrict (Subsistence Permit)
Sockeye & King Salmon- June 1st - August 16th 

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

Down River from Bridge - Chitina Subdistrict (Personal Use Permit)
Sockeye & King Salmon- June 7th - August 16th (Managed in season by AK DFG E.O.)  
RESIDENTS MUST HAVE THE COPPER RIVER CHITINA PERSONAL USE PERMIT Click here for Permit Information.

 *Land use & CC processing fees charged at time of booking.  

**The “Midnight Sun” charter will only be offered on a limited basis in  from June 1st to July 4th weekend. Please check our online booking  calendar for available dates and times or call to book this custom trip.  Note: Due to increased hazards of running the river in low light  conditions, this trip in not eligible for any discounts and requires at  least five passengers when booking.