Enjoy a half day out on the water as you fish for some of interior Alaska's most popular fish. Learn tips from your guide about the best fishing locations and techniques for this part of Alaska.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:30 AM and 4:30 PM
Season
Starts May 20, 2027
Adult (ages 5+)
$210
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 5.
Tour Options
Half-Day River Fishing Excursion
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Fishing gear & tackle
Bottled water
Safety equipment and waterproof boots
Snacks
Hotel pickup and drop-off in town in Fairbanks (Not Airbnb or private residences)
Bug spray and sunscreen
Local Guide
Not included
Fishing License
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup and drop-off in town in Fairbanks (Not Airbnb or private residences).
All other locations we ask to meet up at one of the pick-up hotels.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
19 reviews
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How it compares in Fairbanks
Starting price $210 is 14% above the typical $185 for tours of similar length in Fairbanks
Excurgo comparison of 165 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We require a minimum of 4 people to operate this tour. This rarely happens due to the popularity of this tour, but if minimums are not met, you will be advised and offered either a refund or to be rescheduled.
Children under 5 years old are not permitted.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Day River Fishing Excursion take?
Half-Day River Fishing Excursion lasts about 5h 30min.
How much does Half-Day River Fishing Excursion cost?
Prices start at $210 per person for this Fairbanks experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Half-Day River Fishing Excursion run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
Can I cancel Half-Day River Fishing Excursion for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotel pickup and drop-off in town in Fairbanks (Not Airbnb or private residences).
All other locations we ask to meet up at one of the pick-up hotels. Pickup points include Billie's Backpackers Hostel, The Adamina.
What languages is Half-Day River Fishing Excursion offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children under 5 years old are not permitted.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Half-Day River Fishing Excursion worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by 1st Alaska Outdoor School.
Reviews(19)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Q2961IIkevinf
September 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great time on the river with Ash!
We loved our half day fishing trip with Ash! My wife and I were the only two who had a booking on the day of our adventure and it was absolutely perfect. Our guide Ash was very insightful and experienced. He made us feel very comfortable and it absolutely made the day easy going. We would definitely book again and would highly recommend booking this trip or any of their other activities!
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denisebR6394XU
September 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Disappointing
Toby, our guide, was awesome. The trip was not as advertised though. Catch and release only. Only grayling fish - very small and very few. Pictures were very misleading.
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kristianb709
August 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Half day fishing with Ash
Very nice trip, and Ash was a very experienced guide. Shared a lot of his knowledge. Recommended activity!
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Lisa_G
August 23, 2026 · via Viator
Review
It’s a great day and don’t worry about getting wet! Informative guides and beautiful scenery . Great day
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Stan_H
July 24, 2026 · via Viator
Fishing Tour
Be sure to get your fishing licenses in advance. It takes several clicks on the reservation site details to see that you are responsible for the licenses and even when you do it is not that clear. There was no indication on the confirmation email or in the conversations prior to the trip. Unfortunately we were not asked if we had our licenses until we were at the put in point on the river. At that point it was too late to get them as there was no cell service within a hours drive to get the licenses. Our party of 8 was very disappointed. This is the only reason for our low rating. We do have positive feedback as well. Our guides made the best of it for us as we floated down the river enjoying the beautiful scenery, wildlife and listening to the interesting Alaska story’s. We would go again with the guides but wish we could have fished on our fishing adventure.
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Jim_Z
July 22, 2026 · via Viator
Fishing was nor the best,...
Fishing was nor the best, but raft and scenery was great, guide was entertaining , duration of trip was about right
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geraldinew994
July 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great fishing trip
Our guide Ash N. Was great. Could not have asked for anyone more knowledgeable of the river, Alaska and like in Alaska. Fantastic trip would highly recommend this trip and ask for Ash N for your guide, you won't go wrong.
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Laci_R
July 2, 2026 · via Viator
Half Trip fishing
Tour guide seemed knowledgeable but wasn’t very talkative to us. Spent entire time visiting with second tour guide. Caught 7 fish total between 7 people fishing for 3-4 hours. Didn’t seem like catching fish and making memorable memories were top priority for guides and this was our first time fly fishing. I would not spend this kind of money for the half day we had.
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ericaT7013GU
June 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great Grayling, What a Day!
Ash was the best. Great storyteller, very knowledgeable of all things Alaska. 100% would book again!
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Shawn_D
August 12, 2025 · via Viator
Our guide Ash gave us a...
Our guide Ash gave us a wonderful tour of Chena river by raft. He was knowledgeable and accommodating. We would definitely recommend this raft/fishing tour to anyone.
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