Gulkana River Ranch is owned and operated
by Chad and Kelly Gerlach. Kelly's Grandpa, Ken Sailors, homesteaded
the land in 1967. His dream is to keep the 77-acre homestead
a place where his family and their guests can enjoy the solitude
of the pristine Gulkana River and surrounding forests, as
well as one of the best fishing spots in Alaska.
Your host, Chad Gerlach, has guided on the
Gulkana River for eight years. A former commercial fisherman
in Bristol Bay, Chad currently teaches and coaches at Glennallen
Junior High School. His wife, Kelly Gerlach, is a former English
teacher and coach. She is now a mother of five and occasional
college instructor.
We have lived and traveled all over Alaska—from
the Arctic Circle to Southeast and quite a few areas in between.
We love to ski, hike, climb, hunt, explore and, of course,
fish. If you are thinking of visiting a certain area, feel
free to chat with us about what different places around Alaska
have to offer.
We don't travel to other states and countries
as extensively as we used to, so we love that our guests come
to us. We've had the privilege of fishing with and hosting
folks from England, Russia,, Poland, Canada, and all of the
major regions of the United States. When we hear your stories,
we feel like we've experienced a small corner of your world
and that is one reason we love what we do. We are looking
forward to sharing our wilderness with you.
