Self Guided Tours
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime in Kodiak? Need a ride to prime fishing waters?
We offer day trips to Saltery Cove for independent anglers. You’ll be equipped with the latest off-grid communication gear, bear spray, and a tracking locator. Enjoy a hassle-free ride to pristine fishing spots and a return trip at day’s end.
Your guide will provide insights on the river system and the best fishing locations. While you fish at your own pace, the guide will remain nearby to assist with storing your catch, lunch, gear, or relocating you if needed.
Minimum party: 2 people.
Experience Kodiak’s Ultimate DIY Fishing Adventure!
Our Self Guided trips are a favorite among visiting anglers. Your adventure begins at the American River parking lot, just 20 minutes from Kodiak. There, you’ll meet our guides for a detailed safety briefing before heading out.
We’ll load you and your gear into our UTVs for a scenic and exciting 1.5-hour ride through Kodiak’s stunning mountains. Cross streams and rivers with ease while enjoying breathtaking views, vibrant summer wildflowers, and abundant wildlife.
Upon arrival at Saltery Cove, nestled in Uyak Bay, you’ll be placed in prime fishing waters teeming with Salmon, Char, and Trout. Each angler receives a radio, tracking device, and non-lethal bear spray for safety. Your driver stays nearby, keeping non-essential gear secure and delivering items as needed.
If conditions change or you’re ready for a new spot, our guides are available to relocate you. At day’s end, you’ll meet up with your driver and enjoy the return ride, closing out an unforgettable fishing adventure.
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A ride to prime fishing waters. River knowledge and intel from your guide. Bear spray, radio, and tracking device. Fish coolers and dry storage for excess gear. A fully equipped UTV with all provisions to get you in and out of the field. Emergency response devices and equipment in case you have an emergency.
Fishing license, waders, rod, reel, tackle, bait, fishing gear, lunch, drinks, extra clothing, and personal items. You must also be aware of all fishing regulations, laws, and statutes in the area.
Head Shakers LLC and its guides are not responsible for infractions on self-guided trips. You must follow and adhere to all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. We will help assist you in understanding any confusion but it is ultimately on the member to comply to all regulations and laws.
The trip is approximately 8 hours. It can be flexible pending on what other trips we are conducting.
We stay in the local area and never go back to the staging area. We are constantly doing trail maintenance and environmental rehabilitation to keep our operating area pristine and beautiful. Many times, we bring in tools and gear that we need for our projects in conjunction with these trips.
No, these trips require a minimum of 2 people. If we have large parties, we assign team leaders and keep in good communication with all team leads.
Members will be issued a ground mobile radio which they will be in communication with the guide at all times. We do a standard radio check before departing and require an hourly welfare and position check.
While fishing we can relocate you, bring you your gear and lunch, hold your catch, and give dry storage.
Kodiak gets many sportsmen that are well versed in outdoor activities. We have acknowledged that many fishermen visiting Kodiak do not need a guide or assistance from a guide. This trip provides transport in and out of the field and allows them to have the freedom to fish on their own. It also gives a security blanket knowing they are taken care of while they are in the field.
Bear sightings and encounters are covered in detail during the safety brief.