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Water Adventures with Hem and Copper River Charters - Anchorage

Water Adventures with Hem and Copper River Charters

Copper Centermoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

4–8 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should have average fitness, capable of short walking and standing for extended periods.

Overview

Discover the wild splendor of Alaska’s waterways with Hem and Copper River Charters. Join their day trips for unmatched wildlife sightings and stunning glacier views.

, Alaska

Day Trips

All Day • Ages 13+ • Depart by 4:45 AM

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Adventure Photos

Day Trips photo 1

About This Adventure

New Pricing Info

Charters base cost is $200 per person payable at time of booking. $100 of your reservation charge is a non-refundable deposit. Changes we are making to our fee structure from previous years are as follows, our base fare price will stay the same, $200 per person. That will allow each fare holder up to 35 fish. For every 1 to 10 fish over the 35 you keep, there will be an additional $50 charge payable in cash upon your return trip. An example would be, a person who lives alone is allowed by ADF&G 25 fish, a couple living together is allowed 35 fish, and a family is allowed an additional 10 fish for every person in the family. If a family is fishing together on a permit each fare paid is allowed 35 fish. So, if your family is allowed 75 fish and you pay for two fares fishing together, you would be allowed 70 fish with no extra charge. If you harvest the extra 5 fish remaining on your permit, you would be charged an additional $50 (For every 1 to 10 fish over the 35 that you keep, there will be an additional $50 charge payable in cash upon your return trip).

Depart by 4:45 AM

Duration

All Day

About

Booking a day charter requires you to arrive and be ready to depart by 4:45 AM (5:45 AM in August) the day of the charter.

Fishing sites for one person are extremely limited. Be prepared to be flexible to possibly be paired up with another customer if necessary.

Rates listed here do not include taxes or fees.

What We Provide:

  • Round-trip transportation to a proven fishing spot.
  • We explain where and how to fish the specific spot you get dropped on.
  • We check on you throughout the day every few hours and give pointers on how to fish more effectively.
  • We provide fish totes at time of pick up for your trip back to the cleaning tables. See Picture
  • We provide transportation for your fish from the boat to the cleaning tables. Please note: Cleaning tables are included in the cost of the charter. There is usually a fish filleter for hire if you like. They charge $2.00 per fish to fillet. You must be present.

What You Need to Bring:

  • Life jacket to wear at the fishing spot. Please Note: It should be comfortable enough to wear at all times for safety.
  • Tie off rope for added safety. 50 feet should be sufficient.
  • Warm clothes, sunscreen, bug spray, scissors to cut tails as required by ADF&G.
  • You need to double check and make sure you have a current Alaska resident sport fishing license and a Chitina personal use dip net permit which may be obtained online or at various vendors. No king stamp is required in the personal use dip net fishery.
  • Enough rope to make stringers, see pictures. Note only five fish per stringer. One separate stringer in case you catch a king. We only put 15 fish in a tote at time of pickup, that’s three stringers with 5 fish each.
  • Food and drink. Please note: Only 50-quart coolers or less allowed on the boats with food and drink. Bigger coolers get too heavy and unmanageable when loading and unloading the boats so they get left at O’Brien Creek for your catch when you’re done cleaning fish on the cleaning table. Please Note: Fish on stringers get left in the water to keep them fresh until we pick you up.
  • A fish bonker to kill your fish and a good knife for cleaning your catch when you return to the cleaning tables at O'Brien Creek.
  • Dip nets. One is good, two nets are better in case you lose one. See pictures in the website gallery for what we recommend.
  • ​Cash if having your fish cleaned by fish filleter and/or if you bring back more than 35 fish per reservation.

Adventure Tips

Check weather forecasts

Always review the weather before heading out to ensure safe and enjoyable conditions.

Wear layered clothing

Dress in layers to stay comfortable as weather conditions can change rapidly on the water.

Bring binoculars

Enhance wildlife viewing with a good pair of binoculars for spotting distant animals.

Book in advance

Popular trips fill quickly, so reserve your spot early to secure your preferred date.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Humpback whales
  • Dall sheep

History

Copper River was historically crucial for indigenous Alaskan communities and later for gold prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush.

Conservation

The business emphasizes sustainable practices, including eco-friendly vessels and minimizing ecological impact during wildlife tours.

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Recommended Gear

Waterproof jacket

Essential

Keeps you dry during unpredictable rain or splashes from the water.

spring|summer|fall|winter specific

Sunscreen and sunglasses

Essential

Protects your skin and eyes from strong UV rays while on the water.

summer specific

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Suitable footwear for brief landings or shoreline walks.

Camera with zoom lens

Capture wildlife and breathtaking scenery from a distance.