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Lake Creek - Matanuska Susitna Valley 7 Day Lake Creek Fishing and Rafting Adventure  Lake Creek is a classic Alaska fishing float trip. It is one of the few rivers in Alaska having both whitewater and great fishing. Besides the whitewater and fishing you'll have the opportunity to try your luck at gold-panning. If Mother Nature cooperates, we'll see some of the plentiful moose, bear and other wildlife that lives along the river. Depending on the time of year we might catch any one of the five species of salmon that run up Lake Creek, not to mention the abundant rainbow trout and arctic grayling.Lake Creek offers almost continuous class II/III whitewater with a few class IV rapids. The variety of whitewater, fishing, and the scenic qualities makes Lake Creek one of our favorite Alaska adventures. Lake Creek flows out of Chelatna Lake through the lateral moraine located between the terminus of the Kahiltna and Yentna Glaciers, which flow off Mt. McKinley (20,320 ft.) and Mt. Foraker (17,395 ft.). Weather permitting during the flight in and along the upper half of the river, you'll have a fantastic view of Mt. McKinley and Mt. Foraker that will make the mountains feel like they're in your lap. Inflatable kayaking, whitewater kayaking and canoeing options are available.
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Tour Type: Scenic, Rafting, Fishing, Fly Fishing Difficulty: Class III Whitewater Comfort: Tent Camping Prior Experience: None A Lake Creek float trips is one of the ultimate classic Alaska fishing adventures. A Lake Creek float rewards Alaska fishing enthusists with world-class fly fishing and spin fishing for rainbow trout, arctic grayling and 5 species of salmon. If you're an experienced whitewater canoer, whitewater kayaker, or inflatable kayaker and are looking for an Alaska adventure that combines Class III rapids with some great fishing, this is one of the best combined Alaska adventure available.
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