Fishing spot: Fortymile Wild and Scenic River

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal recreation area with fishing

Managing agency

Bureau of Land Management

Address

Bureau of Land Management, Eastern Interior Field Office, 222 University Avenue, Fairbanks, 99709, AK

State

99709

City

Fairbanks

Fee details

No fee for personal recreational use. Commercial guides who wish to guide clients on the Fortymile Wild and Scenic River need to obtain a Special Recreation Permit from the BLM.

Source directions

Most visitors to the Fortymile Wild and Scenic River arrive via the 160-mile-long Taylor Highway, which branches off the Alaska Highway at Tetlin Junction near Tok, or via the Top of the Highway from Dawson City. From Tok, proceed east 2 miles on State Highway 2 to the Taylor Highway and then to a selected drop-off point, such as the South Fork Bridge Wayside or Fortymile Bridge. Air taxi shuttles to remote drop-off and take-out points can also be arranged in Tok or Fairbanks. Approximate driving times: 6 to 8 hours from Fairbanks; 8 to 10 hours from Anchorage; 2 to 3 hours from Dawson City, Yukon Territory.

Phone

907-474-2200

Official map

Open official link

Reservable

No

Source last updated

2026-02-25

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB · Use terms · Source snapshot: 2026-10-03