The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Talkeetna, Alaska (AK)

Guided custom fishing charters based out of Talkeeetna Alaska since 1998, Fishbone Charters can help you achieve the fishing adventure of a lifetime whether it be chasing trophy Kings, or light tackle rainbows in small rivers and creeks. Let us put our years of experience and intimate knowledge of the area to work for you and come fishing with us today. All trips are owner guided.

We are a small, locally owned company offering personalized, authentic 4x4 fishing and small game hunting trips in the wilderness of the last frontier.

We offer full or half day guided fishing trips in the Talkeetna area, focusing on rainbow trout.

We provide private and custom tours and services. We have lodging available, cabins. camping and a shuttle service for transportation to and from Anchorage, Talkeetna and the Denali Park area. Salmon fishing and rainbow trout fishing are excellent in this area. Our guided fly/spin fishing tours are exceptional and include a shore lunch with the fish caught! We have gold panning at our privately owned Cache Creek mine, wildlife viewing, hiking. Off Road ATV adventures etc.

Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures is a family owned business that has been in operation for over 40 years. We are located about 2 hours north of Anchorage, just 14 miles off the Parks Highway, on your way north to Denali National Park or Fairbanks. There are 4 different tours that you can choose from, with varying lengths and adventure, each offering something different. All trips include our 1/4 mile nature walk where a Naturalist will talk with you about the early settlers in the area (the Dena'ina Indians and trappers)and show how basically and rustically they lived with the authentic replications of their dwellings. Our premier trip is the Devil's Canyon Tour where you will be able to experience Class V whitewater in the 44' jet boat, all while staying safe, dry and comfortable. There is also the Chulitna Gorge Journey, this trip heads up a braided river which offers a unique and picturesque experience. Alaska is one of 4 areas in the world that has an extensive braided river system.

Whether you are an experienced adventurer or a family traveling with children, TRG‘s scenic float trips fit a broad spectrum of tastes. Few places in the world rival the scenic beauty of Mt. McKinley (known locally as Denali, or “the Great One” in the Tanana Athabascan dialect) and the glacier-fed river valleys of the southern slopes of the Alaska Range. Located just 120 road miles northeast of Anchorage, the quaint, historic town of Talkeetna sits near the confluence of three mighty rivers, the Susitna, the Chulitna, and the Talkeetna. TRG operates out of a yurt office on Main Street. Other activities in the area include hiking in Denali State Park, flightseeing amidst the spectacular peaks of the Alaska Range, and remote wilderness exploration in the unspoiled reaches of Denali National Park and the nearby Talkeetna Mountains — just to name a few. We offer 2-hour Talkeetna River and 4-hour Chulitna River Trips. As well as custom and overnight trips, just call or email us for more information. We provide rain gear and boots so you can enjoy your trip rain or shine.

Family owned and operated rafting company in Talkeetna.

Denali Southside River Guides specializes in full & half day raft and kayak adventures in Talkeetna and Denali State Park. Come see the beauty of Denali State Park by exploring its water ways and seeing its wildlife! Visit the tranquil waters of Byers Lake, the largest lake in Denali State Park, where you will glide through its tranquil waters on single or tandem Sit-On-Top kayaks. Watch for resident trumpeter swans, loons and beavers. Paddle over pools of spawning salmon and look for the bears and eagles that come to feed on them. Enjoy a warm lunch at a the historic Mary Cary's McKinley View Lodge. Head to the glacial river to embark on a scenic rafting float trip fully oared by your guide. Enjoy stunning vistas of Denali and the Alaska Range and beautiful canyon walls.

Offering Great Fishing & Rafting Adventures out of Talkeetna Alaska. We offer Half & Full Day options for both Fishing & scenic Rafting. For the true Alaska experience join us on one our fully guided overnight river trips!

Alaska flightseeing tours with our family-owned and operated floatplane service. We live locally in Talkeetna, AK. and our father and son pilot team has over 45 years of experience flying in the Denali and Alaska Range. Our two pilots have a perfect safety record, making safety our number one concern. We pride ourselves in offering great personal service and all employees have direct interest in our business success. Every one of our passengers receives a window seat and 2-way headsets allowing your trip to be customized as you converse with the pilot and your family. All of our planes are high winged giving you optimal viewing abilities for taking memorable photos. If you want to experience Alaska in a small, personal setting, then choose Alaska Bush Floatplane Service.