Explore Alaska Steelhead

Our trusted Kenai River guide (Sean Smart of Kenai River Recon) has been tempting me with this incredible guided steelhead adventure he’s organized in Southeast Alaska — and I must admit, it sounds hard to resist. Exploring remote steelhead tributaries from a comfortable liveaboard yacht, reaching untouched water each day by zodiac and jet boat.

Experience the wild beauty of Southeast Alaska aboard the 84’ M/V Alaska Legend, a one-of-a-kind floating lodge designed for steelhead anglers seeking an unforgettable fly-fishing adventure. Cruising through the legendary Inside Passage and the untouched wilderness of the Tongass National Forest, this fully guided, all-inclusive expedition offers rare access to remote fisheries, breathtaking scenery, and some of the most rewarding steelhead water in Alaska.

Each day, anglers depart the Alaska Legend aboard shallow-running jet boats or zodiacs to explore and wade fish secluded small streams and tributaries deep in the rainforest. These intimate coastal systems provide ideal conditions for fly fishing for wild steelhead as fresh fish push in from the Pacific daily. With experienced guides leading the way, guests will enjoy personalized instruction, well-planned daily fishing programs, and access to waters rarely seen by other anglers. The constantly changing scenery—towering spruce forests, mist-covered mountains, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife—creates an experience that feels every bit as adventurous as the fishing itself.

After a full day of fishing rivers and small streams, return to the comfort of the Alaska Legend to enjoy hearty meals, warm hospitality, and comfortable double occupancy state rooms while anchored in quiet wilderness coves throughout the Inside Passage. Combining the mobility of a liveaboard yacht with the excitement of remote steelhead fly fishing, this trip delivers a uniquely immersive way to experience Southeast Alaska and the rugged beauty of the Tongass National Forest.

Select departures from Juneau and Wrangell. 6-day trips with 5 full days of guided fishing.

To hear more about this trip and see the April/May 2027 departure dates, contact Tom Gilliland for details.