A week of fly fishing in Alaska is a dream adventure for anglers, offering pristine rivers, epic salmon and trout runs, and breathtaking wilderness. Here’s a sample itinerary to make the most of your trip:

Day 1: Arrival & Gear-Up

Fly into Anchorage or a regional hub like King Salmon (for Bristol Bay) or Dillingham (for the Wood River/Tikchik Lakes).
Rent a car or arrange a bush plane transfer to your lodge/remote camp.
Check gear: 6-9 wt rods, floating/sinking lines, leaders (9-12 ft), and flies (egg patterns, flesh flies, streamers for trout; bright salmon flies like Popsicles, Clousers, or Dolly Llamas).
Evening: Brief local river session (e.g., Ship Creek in Anchorage for kings/coho in summer).

Day 2: Rainbow Trout & Dolly Varden

Fish a Bristol Bay river (e.g., Naknek, Kvichak, or Alagnak) for trophy rainbows and dollies.
Techniques: Swing streamers, dead-drift flesh/egg patterns near salmon spawning areas.
Optional: Float trip for access to remote runs.

Day 3: King Salmon (June/July) or Silver Salmon (Aug/Sept)

Target Kenai River (kings in June, silvers in August) or Kuskokwim for aggressive takes.
Use heavy sink-tip lines and bright flies (e.g., Popsicles, Comets).
Fight smart—kings are powerful!

Day 4: Arctic Grayling & Remote Streams

Hike/fly into a small interior stream (e.g., Denali area or Brooks Range).
Dry-fly action with Adams, Humpies, or Chernobyl Ants.
Enjoy the solitude and stunning scenery.

Day 5: Sockeye Salmon Frenzy

Hit the Russian River (near Cooper Landing) or Bristol Bay during the June/July run.
Flip red/orange flies (e.g., Russian River Fly) in tight lanes.
Watch for bears—practice safe fish handling!

Day 6: Fly-Out Wilderness Adventure

Charter a bush plane to a remote river (e.g., Togiak, Kanektok, or Noatak).
All-day float for leopard rainbows, char, and salmon.
Pack a lunch and fish until dusk.

Day 7: Relax & Explore

Morning: Fish a local creek for leftover targets.
Afternoon: Visit a smokehouse to ship salmon home or hike/birdwatch.
Evening: Celebrate with fresh-caught fish and Alaskan craft beer!

Pro Tips:

Licenses: Buy online (Alaska ADF&G website).
Bears: Carry spray, make noise, and store fish properly.
Weather: Layer up (rain gear, waders, warm base layers).
Guides: Consider a day with a local expert for hard-to-reach spots.

Alaska’s fly fishing is as much about the wild experience as the catch. Tight lines! 
Want focus on a specific region (e.g., Kenai, Bristol Bay) or species?