Alaska Goodnews River Fishing | Alaska Fishing at its finest!
Latitude: 59.4927240 - Longitude: -160.5482540
Zip Code: 99678
Fishing Site Goodnews River in Alaska is located on the map below. Find everything from Johnson Fishing Reels to Portable Fishing Rods, or any type of Fishing Equipment you can imagine, using the buttons on the left. An experienced Alaska Fishing Guide can help you navigate the Goodnews River area and provide Fishing Tips for certain hot spots and what bait or lure techniques to be used. Fishing Guides can be found through various resources in your area including your local sporting goods or bait shop.
The Goodnews River starts in the remote Ahklun Mountains of the Togiak Wilderness, where the nearest road that leads anywhere is 350 miles away.
The Goodnews River flows southwest from Goodnews Lake down the Goodnews Valley. The upper portion of the river has a slow current, increasing in the middle section with no real obstructions along the route. The scenery, fishing, hiking and camping opportunities throughout the float are fantastic. Most of the shoreline is open tundra with some stands of willows and cottonwoods along the route. The lower 5 to 10 miles has a strong tidal influence which is why a boat pickup is recommended to get through this section back to the Village of Goodnews.
The Goodnews River offers excellent seasonal opportunities for Salmon, Dolly Varden, Grayling and Rainbow fishing. The fishing begins each year in mid June with the King Salmon run and culminates each year in mid September with the Rainbow fishing reaching its peak and the end of the Silver Salmon run.
