Enlist the services of Orvis-endorsed guide Capt. Natalie Vaz on your fly-fishing trip to Alaska. Our trips are based in Gustavus, a small town with around 500 residents. Situated between Juneau (15-minute flight) and Glacier Bay National Park (10-minute drive), our location is perfect for those who want to explore more beyond Alaska’s capital city without spending too much time in transit.

Natalie grew up fishing in Gustavus and started NatVenture Tours when she was in high school. She loves to help new anglers catch their first fish and help experienced anglers learn the tricks of the local rivers. She likes to ensure that her guests are enjoying themselves like they are fishing with friends, but feel they are taken care of like family.

Many of our trips take place on rivers within the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the nation. For these trips we will boat to a remote island where we will be dropped off for the day. We will then hike and fish along the river until the boat returns to pick us up. We access these rivers with a special-use permit, meaning we rarely see any other anglers. However, do expect to see some fellow furry anglers. Chichagof Island has more brown bears per square mile than anywhere else on the planet.

Our other trips take place on the Salmon River in Gustavus. We offer a unique experience where we use kayaks to reach fishing spots that are not accessible by foot. When we arrive at each spot, we exit the kayaks and fish from shore. We’ll start upriver and float downstream, ending where the river meets the ocean.

We hope to take you on a NatVenture here in Alaska. We are certain you will not be disappointed.