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  • Dave Duncan & Sons

    Dave Duncan & Sons

    Kanektok River landscape — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska

    Dave Duncan & Sons

    Kanektok River tent camps and float trips in Western Alaska — leopard rainbows, Pacific salmon, and wilderness base-camp weeks.

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    Dave Duncan & Sons is one of Alaska’s most experienced tent-camp and float-trip outfitters on the Kanektok River, about 400 miles southwest of Anchorage near Quinhagak in the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. The family operation — Dave and his sons — has built its reputation on this single exceptional river: wadable light-tackle water with huge numbers of fish, five Pacific salmon, leopard rainbows, char, Dolly Varden, grayling, and pike.

    Lower reaches meet the Bering Sea on the tide with ocean-bright salmon; upper reaches branch into intimate trout water where mouse flies and dry presentations shine. Angler Adventures has booked Duncan trips for decades — when you want the Kanektok without a full fly-out lodge price, this is the program we recommend.

    Leopard rainbows, Arctic char, Dolly Varden, grayling, pike, and all five Pacific salmon

    Kanektok River, Western Alaska — Quinhagak / Togiak National Wildlife Refuge

    Upper & Lower base camps (12 guests) plus wilderness float trips (8 guests)

    Saturday-to-Saturday weeks · 2 anglers per guide/boat

    Season: late June through early September (steelhead program dates vary)

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    Upper Base Camp tents — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska
    Lower Base Camp tents — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska
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    River scenery Kanektok — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska
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    Fishing the Kanektok at Dave Duncan & Sons

    What makes the Kanektok so desirable is density of fish, species variety, a relatively small wadable scale perfect for light tackle and flies, and diverse character from tidewater to headwaters. Millions of salmon smolts leave each year; returning adults fuel rainbows, char, and Dolly Varden that gorge on eggs, fry, and flesh — one of Alaska’s great self-sustaining sport fisheries.

    Lower Base Camp suits anglers focused on dime-bright salmon fresh from the salt — kings often need wet-fly and sinking-line work, while silvers and others can come to surface patterns like the Pink Pollywog. Upper Base Camp favors trophy rainbow water and exciting mouse-fly fishing. Both camps run Willie boats or jet sleds with two guests per guide, Saturday to Saturday (8 days / 7 nights). Guests fly Anchorage → Bethel → Quinhagak (Grant Aviation), then transfer by boat to camp.

    Double kings salmon — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska
    Salmon fly fishing — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska
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    Leopard rainbow trout — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska
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    Beautiful rainbow trout — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska
    Chrome king salmon — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska

    Upper & Lower Base Camps

    Central to both camps are spacious kitchen and dining WeatherPort tents with propane kitchens, dining tables, and a fly-tying bench. Sleeping tents are sturdy double-occupancy 10×12 WeatherPorts with cots and carpeting. Meals are lodge-caliber — homemade bread, fresh salads, quality meats — with hot showers and heated drying tents for waders.

    Lower Camp uses 17-ft Willie boats (wide beam for casting, row like drift boats for bank rainbows). Upper Camp uses 18-ft jet sleds for skinnier water. Capacity is 12 guests per camp.

    Kanektok Float Trips

    Float trips are full wilderness — no facilities along the route. Duncan uses 16-ft Avon Pro inflatables with rowing frames, floorboards, and anchors so you can fish any drift. Stand-up sleeping tents, a central kitchen/dining tent, riverside hot showers, and a menu that rivals most lodges keep the week comfortable. You cover roughly 90 miles from a headwater lake to Quinhagak, meeting successive salmon runs as the river grows. Float trips are limited to eight guests (two per boat/guide) and ask a bit more group participation in camp life in exchange for water you cannot reach any other way.

    Choosing a Duncan base camp or float means committing to one river rather than multi-river fly-outs. In return you pay significantly less than a fly-out lodge, and the Kanektok is as productive as Western Alaska gets.

    Best Timing on the Kanektok

    For the greatest variety — sockeyes, chums, pinks, and kings plus resident trout and char — look at late June and July. August favors silvers and pinks with the freshwater species. Early June, mid-July to mid-August, and the first two weeks of September are strong for rainbows and char (they fish well all season).

    Dave Duncan & Sons 2026 Rates

    ProgramDurationCapacityRate (USD pp)Notes
    Lower Base Camp8 days / 7 nights12 · two per boat$7,100Call for exclusive pricing
    Upper Base Camp8 days / 7 nights12 · two per boat$7,400Call for exclusive pricing
    Kanektok Float Trip7-day float8 · two per boat—Call for 2026 pricing
    Invitation Creek Steelhead7-day walk & wade4—Call for 2026 pricing

    Rates are per person in USD, airfare not included, and subject to change. Our booking services are free.

    Included / Not Included

    Included: boat transfer to/from Quinhagak, lodging, meals, boat and guide for each two anglers.

    Not included: airfare to Quinhagak, fishing license (approx. $70 pp/week, subject to change), personal gear, fishing equipment (flies and lures sold at camp), sleeping bag, and gratuities (suggested guideline $400–$500 per person per week).

    Angler Adventures arranges Alaska air and hotel segments and can advise on tackle after you book. Call with questions — we look forward to hearing from you.

    Float trip on the Kanektok — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska
    Camp dining chef Matt — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska
    Upper camp trout fishing — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska
    Arctic char Dolly Varden — Dave Duncan & Sons, Kanektok River, Alaska
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    Dave Duncan & Sons Outfitters is unquestionably among the best and most experienced tent camp and float trip operators in Alaska. Dave Duncan’s success is due to the hard work of his five capable sons and the fact that Dave Duncan has made his stake on the river that many experts consider to be the single best river in Alaska (many say the single best sportfishing river in the world!) – The Kanektok.

    Located some 400 miles southwest of Anchorage near the village of Quinhagak in the majestic Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, the Kanektok River is so “hot”, that early in his career Dave Duncan attempted to protect it by use of a pseudonym, the “Chosen River”. We first fished with the Duncans over 20 years ago, and for years we carried on Dave’s tradition referring to it as “The Chosen River”. In more recent years, authorities have limited the number of outfitters allowed to operate within the Refuge, placing this exceptional fishery in the qualified hands of a few conservation minded outfitters, like Dave Duncan. The ‘Tok as she’s now fondly referred to has developed such a reputation; even Dave calls it by its proper name these days!

    What makes the Kanektok so desirable are: 1) it has incredible numbers of fish; 2) the great variety of species (enumerated below); 3) its size – a relatively small wadable river, perfect for light tackle and fly fishing, and 4) its diverse character – its lower reaches (where it enters the Bering Sea) seeing ocean bright salmon ushered in on each tide, and its upper reaches branching into more intimate, typical trout water.

    The diversity of species abundant on the Kanektok include deep bodied, heavily spotted “leopard” rainbow trout, arctic char, Dolly Varden (and sea-run Dolly Varden), grayling, pike and all five species of Pacific salmon – kings, sockeyes, chums,pinks and silvers. Each species can be caught in impressive numbers.

    Millions of salmon smolts leave the Kanektok each year to begin the salt-water phase of their anadromous life cycle. Rapidly growing to large size on the bounty of the sea, they return to

    sustain their species, dying shortly after spawning. Their remarkable life cycle also sustains the healthy resident population of rainbows, grayling, char and Dolly Varden that feed not only on “fellow residents” such as insects and mice, but gorge themselves on salmon eggs, salmon fry and parr and even the flesh of post spawning dead salmon washing downriver. This near perfect example of nature’s self-perpetuating food chain results in one of the greatest sport fishing rivers in the world.

    Dave Duncan & Sons – Upper & Lower Base Camps

    Dave Duncan and Sons Tent Accommodations, Dining and Kitchen Tent, Float Plane, Rafts ready to move (clockwise from top left)Dave Duncan & Sons operates two base camps on the Kanektok; Upper Base Camp and Lower Base Camp. Central to both camps are the spacious kitchen and dining facilities housed in large, free-standing community area tents, which every evening become the center of activity. These contain a complete propane kitchen, dining tables, and a fly-tying bench. Sleeping facilities at both Upper and Lower Base Camps are sturdy, double occupancy 10 X 12 Weather Port System tents with cots and carpeting. The meals served are excellent and come with homemade bread, fresh salads, and large cuts of quality meats. The base camps even have a hot shower facility as well as heated drying tents for waders and wet clothing.

    Dave Duncan & Sons use 17ft Willie boats at Lower Camp. Featuring a wide, 90-inch beam, these provide a very stable casting platform when fishing from the boat. They are also designed to row like drift boats when floating downriver casting to the banks for Rainbows. The Upper Camp, employs 18ft. Jet Sleds, which can navigate in skinnier water.

    Both base camps are limited to 12 guests with one guide and two guests per boat. The camps operate Saturday to Saturday (8 Days/7 Nights). Guests fly from Anchorage to Bethel to connect with the Grant Aviaton flight to Quinhagak where anglers are met transferred by boat upriver to camp.

    Fishing the Kanektok in Western AlaskaWhile both camps offer opportunities for all above species, anglers preferring to concentrate on salmon fishing usually choose Lower Base Camp to catch dime-bright salmon fresh from the salt. Fresh run fish are in prime condition and readily take the fly. While kings usually require wet fly, sinking line presentations, other salmon species (silvers in particular) can be teased into surface strikes with patterns like the now famous ‘Wog (Pink Pollywog).

    Anglers preferring to concentrate on trophy rainbow fishing usually opt for Upper Base Camp to focus on the more diverse and intimate “trout water”. The rainbows on the Kanektok readily take “the mouse fly”, which makes for exciting surface (“dry fly”) fishing.

    Kanektok Float Trips

    Dave Duncan and Sons Camp on the KanektokThese Alaska adventures are complete wilderness experiences, with no facilities of any kind found along the route. Dave Duncan & Sons has spent years researching and developing specialized camps and boats for comfort and convenience. Only the best inflatable rafts, 16′ Avon Pro’s are used. Each raft features rowing racks, floorboards to stand on, and anchoring capabilities that allow guests to fish any drift in the river. Most of Alaska’s big game and bird species are common in these areas and during the trip it will be possible to see many in their natural habitat.

    The sleeping tents all have stand-up headroom and provide good shelter from any weather. There is also a large, central kitchen/dining room tent. The menu rivals most lodges with meals unheard of in a wilderness situation. And, if the above amenities aren’t enough, try their now famous riverside hot showers!

    The mobility of these specially designed boats and tent camps allows guests to fish waters inaccessible by any other means. You cover 90 miles from Kugati Lake to Quinagak and encounter multiple runs of the various species as you make your way downriver. These outings were conceived for the fishing enthusiast who wants the ultimate in fishing and outdoor experience. Float trips require a little greater participation and group effort in daily camp operation by the fishing enthusiast and in return it offers a chance to see and fish country that can’t be reached any other way.

    Artic Char, Mouse Fly, and a Leopard Rainbow Trout from a Dave Duncan and Sons Fishing Trip

    You will be flown by chartered amphibian airplane to an isolated wilderness lake surrounded by stately mountains, located at the headwaters of the Kanektok. This is the beginning of a remarkable adventure on a small river. The river continually grows in size and changes in character as it flows from the mountains, through the foothills and finally merges with the sea.

    When it’s time to load the plane and return, the person going home is a different person than the one that came. He has a deeper appreciation and respect for the fishing experience and Alaska’s vast wilderness. Float trips are limited to eight guests, with one guide and two guests per boat.

    If there is a word of caution, it involves the selection of a “Base Camp” or “Float Trip” over a fly-out lodge. When you select a camp or float with an outfitter such as Dave Duncan and Sons, you are electing to fish one river. Fishing a variety of rivers is not an option as it is at a fly-out lodge. On the other hand, Base Camps cost significantly less than fly-out lodges, and the Kanektok is as productive a river as you’ll find in Alaska.

    Big Rainbows from the Kanektok RiverTiming

    If you’re looking for the greatest variety, we suggest the late June/July time period, when you can catch sockeyes, chums, pinks and king salmon in addition to the fresh water species – char, Dolly Varden, grayling, pike and rainbow trout. If you’re interested in silver and pink salmon (in addition to the fresh water species), we recommend the month of August. If your primary interest is rainbow trout and char, we recommend early June, the middle of the season (mid-July to mid-August) and the first two weeks of September, although rainbows and char are plentiful all season long!

    Angler Adventures has sent customers to Dave Duncan & Sons for over 20 years and our many satisfied clients over this time period can vouch for Dave Duncan & Sons commitment to quality and service.

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    2024 Dave Duncan & Sons – Season Pricing
    (Price are per person, airfare not included and prices are subject to change)

     
     DurationDatesCapacityCost
    Float Trips    
    Chosen River Float Trip7 Day Float TripJuly 9 – August 168 – Two to a boat$ 6,200.00
    Base Camps    
    Chosen River Upper Base Camp7 Day Base CampJune 19- August 2112 – Two to a boat$ 6,500.00
    Chosen River Lower Base Camp7 Day Base CampJune 19 – August 2112 – Two to a boat$ 6,400.00
    Invitation Creek – Steelhead Camp7 Day Base CampSept. 11 – Oct. 164 – Walk & Wade$ 6,400.00

    Included in the cost are: transportation to and from Quinhagak; lodging, meals, a boat and guide for each two anglers.

    Not included in the cost are: air fare to Quinhagak, fishing license ($70 pp/week, subject to change), personal gear, fishing equipment (flies and lures are sold at the camp), sleeping bag and gratuities (suggested guideline is $400 – $500 per person/week).

    Ready to go Fishing with Dave Duncan and Sons

    Angler Adventures has considerable experience arranging trips to Alaska. We obtain the lowest airfare from any major U.S. city and we are familiar with the seasonal flights within Alaska, such as from Anchorage to Bethel and Bethel to Quinhagak. We would be happy to make your airline and hotel reservations on your way to and returning from Dave Duncan & Sons.

    We are also knowledgeable about tackle and techniques for fishing in Alaska. After making a reservation, we will send a complete listing of what to bring, and we are always available to consult with you over the phone. Please call with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you.

  • Bristol Bay Lodge

    Bristol Bay Lodge

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    Bristol Bay Lodge, Alaska

    Bristol Bay Lodge has spent nearly 50 seasons overlooking Lake Aleknagik in the heart of Wood-Tikchik State Park. From this hillside the crew can point floatplanes toward the Agulowak, Agulukpak, Kanektok, Goodnews, Togiak, and a dozen other rivers inside Wood-Tikchik and the neighboring Togiak National Wildlife Refuge.

    Guests still talk about the mix of polished hospitality and honest Alaska bush life: legendary DeHavilland Beaver floatplanes, veteran guides, jet boats cached on remote rivers, and overnight outpost camps that keep anglers on the water when the midnight sun refuses to set.

    Species: rainbows, grayling, Dolly Varden, pike, and all five Pacific salmon.

    Season: June through September with peak salmon variety in July and August.

    Weather: June warmth, bright July sun, and classic cool August nights around the lake.

    Location: Island base in Wood-Tikchik State Park with quick access to Togiak

    Bristol Bay Lodge overlooking Lake Aleknagik.

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    Why Anglers Keep Coming Back

    Three hundred and fifty miles southwest of Anchorage, Bristol Bay Lodge sits in the middle of the finest freshwater fishery in North America. The Kanektok, Goodnews, Togiak, Agulowak, and Agulukpak rivers are as productive as ever, holding Chinook (king), sockeye, chum, pink, coho, Dolly Varden, arctic char, arctic grayling, rainbow trout, and northern pike throughout the season. The crew has guarded access for decades so guests can still fish legendary systems with little pressure.

    Bristol Bay offers variety in species and in methods. Dry flies, nymphs, streamers, and mice all get their moments. Guests who want the complete fly-out experience can string together sight-fishing on the Agulowak, a tundra-creek mouse session on the Agulukpak, and a swing day for kings on the Togiak–all in the same week.

    How the Program Flows

    Fly-out fishing at Bristol Bay Lodge.

    Each night guests sit with their guides to map the following day. Jet boats are staged on multiple rivers so flights are quick and anglers slide straight into prime water. On un-flyable days the Agulowak, a short boat ride from the dock, keeps rods bent with rainbows, grayling, char, Dolly Varden, and sockeye. Dry-fly days, nymphing setups, and streamer sessions are all on the table depending on weather and the run timing.

    Much of the fishing water is reachable only by floatplane, and Bristol Bay Lodge keeps its DeHavilland Beaver fleet in top condition. Three career pilots, many with more than three decades of Alaska airtime, handle the summer schedule and have flown for the lodge for years.

    Jet Boats, Guides & Staff

    Guides rotate between float trips, lake outlets, coastal rivers, and overnight camps so they always know where fish are staging. Jet boats positioned on different rivers ensure fast access once planes land. The team prides itself on warm hospitality, polished logistics, and a lifetime of stories about these fisheries.

    Outpost Camps & Overnight Adventures

    The lodge operates two private outpost camps on exclusive water. Only four guests overnight at a time, sleeping in Weatherport tents with real beds, heaters, and fresh linens. A cook’s tent turns out dinners while two guides stay on site to keep fishing rolling well into the midnight sun. Many guests call this overnight the high point of their trip.

    Life Around the Lodge

    Bristol Bay Lodge hosts up to 26 guests but limits fishing weeks to about 20 anglers to keep things personal. The lodge itself is stocked with a professional kitchen, dining room, expansive living room and bar wrapped around a see-through fireplace, a library, and a fly-tying bench loaded with local favorites. Decks overlooking Lake Aleknagik become gathering spots for appetizers, cocktails, and the weekly barbecue. A hot tub and sauna wait for tired muscles, and four cedar cabins give family groups private space.

    Family & Specialty Weeks

    Bristol Bay rainbow trout fishing.

    The lodge continues to welcome family sessions, small corporate groups, and multi-generation trips. Summer weeks often see three-generation parties learning to fish together, with rainbows and grayling on dry flies, sockeye by the millions, and Dolly Varden in full color. Special pricing is available for youth accompanying adult anglers during those designated family windows.

    Weather & Seasonal Highlights

    June brings long, bright days with temperatures in the 60s and early pushes of kings, sockeye, and trophy rainbows. Late July and August typically sit in the mid-50s to mid-60s with long twilight, big sockeye numbers, pink salmon on even years, and Dollies in top form. Expect rain at times–this is coastal Alaska–but the operation is built to keep guests fishing through changing fronts.

    Seasonal Fishing Calendar

    SpeciesPrime WindowNotes
    Rainbow troutJune through SeptemberSight-fish lake outlets, tundra creeks, and swing runs with mice, dries, and streamers.
    Arctic graylingJune through SeptemberClassic dry-fly days on the Agulowak and upper Wood-Tikchik tributaries.
    Dolly Varden & charJuly through AugustFollow salmon runs; prolific bead and leech fishing with kids and first-timers.
    King salmonMid June to early JulyFly-outs to the Kanektok, Goodnews, and Togiak with two-handed and heavy single-hand rods.
    Sockeye salmonLate June to mid JulyMillions of fish through Wood-Tikchik; meat trips and bead drifts light up.
    Chum & pink salmonJuly through AugustHigh-volume action, ideal for spey practice and fueling trout and char.
    Coho (silver) salmonMid August through SeptemberExplosive topwater and streamer eats on tidewater systems.
    Northern pikeJune through AugustWarm sloughs near Lake Aleknagik deliver classic weed-line sight fishing.

    Bristol Bay Lodge 2025 Rates & Booking

    PackageDetailsRate (USD)
    6 nights / 6 days guided fly fishingDaily fly-outs included$8,980 per angler
    5 nights / 5 days fishing home watersIncludes one fly-out day$7,980 per angler

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    Included

    • All meals, lodging, and nightly appetizers at Bristol Bay Lodge.
    • Fully guided daily fishing (two anglers per guide) with fly-outs or jet-boat access as scheduled.
    • Transportation between Iliamna airport and the lodge.
    • Use of lodge waders, boots, rods, reels, and most terminal gear.
    • Professional vacuum sealing and boxing for salmon you choose to keep.

    Not Included

    • Commercial airfare to Anchorage, charter arrangements to Iliamna, or Anchorage hotel stays.
    • Terminal tackle you wish to keep (flies, lures, leaders, specialty lines).
    • Alaska fishing license and king stamp.
    • Alcoholic beverages and gratuities for guides, pilots, and staff.
    • Optional trip insurance (strongly recommended).

    Deposits & Balance: A 50% deposit confirms space; reservations made more than a year out can be held with $1,000 per person until the standard deposit is due. Balances are payable on arrival by cash, traveler’s checks, or personal check (no credit cards). Because the operating season is short, deposits are non-refundable, but dates can shift within the same year on a space-available basis. Protect your investment with travel insurance; the lodge recommends Squaremouth Travel (800-240-0369).

    Bristol Bay Lodge, for nearly 50 years, has helped define Alaska wilderness fishing. Bristol Bay Lodge overlooks Lake Aleknagik and the surrounding mountains. The lodge is strategically situated in the heart of America’s largest state park: The Wood – TikChik Park, as well as the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, giving Bristol Bay Lodge the advantage of being utterly surrounded by pristine wilderness. The lodge’s proximity to the watersheds within Wood-TikChik Park and Togiak National Wildlife Refuge means less travel time and more time catching fish.

    Bristol Bay Lodge has been in operation since 1972. Over that time the lodge has worked hard to establish and keep access to the best fishing in the parks. Briston Bay offers diversity of species and fishing methods. Bristol Bay Lodge is the best place for anglers looking for the complete Alaska fly-out experience.

    Three hundred and fifty miles southwest of Anchorage lies Bristol Bay and its vast watershed, home of the finest freshwater sport fishing in North America. In the heart of the watershed lies Wood-TikChik State Park, containing 14 major lakes and their connecting river systems. Guests at Bristol Bay have access to this entire pristine Alaskan fishery. The Kanektok, Goodnews, and Togiak rivers are among the most productive in Alaska. Chinook (king) salmon, sockeye (red) salmon, chum salmon, pink (humpy) salmon, coho or silver salmon, Dolly Varden, arctic char, arctic grayling, rainbow trout and northern pike are all present in vast numbers at various stages of the Alaskan fishing season.

    Each night at Bristol Bay Lodge, guests get together with their guides to schedule the following day’s fishing. Bristol Bay Lodge guests also have the opportunity to fish two of Alaska’s most renowned rivers, the Agulowak and the Agulukpak, inside Wood-TikChik Park. These rivers provide productive fishing for

    spotted Alaskan rainbows, grayling, char, and Dolly Varden all summer long. They are also host to the single largest sockeye salmon run anywhere in the world. On average, several million fish return to the Wood-TikChik lakes system and surrounding watershed every year. Bristol Bay Lodge guests generally begin catching the first sockeye around the 4th of July. Dry fly fishing, nymphing, and streamer fishing are all productive techniques at different times during the summer.

    Additionally, just a short boat ride from the Bristol Bay Lodge’s front door is the world-famous Agulowak River, celebrated for its productive Alaskan rainbow trout fishing as well as its populations of grayling, char, Dolly Varden and sockeye salmon. Being able to access such productive fishing by boat is also a safeguard against the inevitable days of un-flyable weather, during which many other lodges cannot fish.

    Much of Alaska’s best fishing water is accessible only by floatplane. Bristol Bay Lodge flies guests to their fishing destination in legendary DeHavilland Beaver floatplanes. These airplanes are comfortable and reliable, earning the nickname “workhorses of the North.” Each aircraft is in excellent condition and all are well maintained throughout the entire season.

    Bristol Bay Lodge employs three pilots through the summer. Each pilot has more than three decades experience flying in Alaska and some have flown for Bristol Bay Lodge for more than 16 years. Jet boats are kept on many different rivers during the season for easy access to the most productive fishing waters. The boats ensure prompt, easy and comfortable access to the prime fishing grounds.

    Bristol Bay Lodge’s two outpost camps give it another advantage that no other Alaskan fishing lodges can offer. Bristol Bay is unique in providing the opportunity for guests to enjoy two intimate, comfortable (recently upgraded) outpost camps situated on private water (an extremely rare commodity in Alaska). A maximum of four guests overnight along side these private streams, affording the opportunity to fish all night under the midnight sun or just enjoy sitting around the campfire in the middle of a vast Alaskan wilderness. Nevertheless, a full staff is always on hand. Both camps have fixed beds with fresh linens warm full sized, fleece-lined sleeping bags, heaters, running water, and full service lavatory. Each camp also has three guest tents, accommodating two fishermen per tent, as well as a cook’s tent where breakfasts and dinners are served. The camps are staffed full time by two experienced guides and a camp chef to take care of all of your needs. For many guests, this overnight experience is often the highlight of an otherwise unforgettable Alaskan fishing trip.

    The main lodge at Bristol Bay accommodates up to 26 guests per week. The well-appointed facility offers casually elegant wilderness living filled with creature comforts and an atmosphere of camaraderie. The lodge is equipped professional kitchen, the dining room, a large living room and bar, a library and a huge fly tying bench laden with everything one needs to tie quality flies suited to the surrounding rivers.

    The famous see-through fireplace is fronted by a panoramic view of Lake Aleknagik. In warm weather the lodge’s decks are the favorite gathering places for appetizers, cocktails and weekly barbecues. The hot tub and sauna get heavy use after fishing. Set around the lodge, but private in every regard, are four cedar cabins, often used for small groups or families.

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    Bristol Bay Lodge 2020 Rates

    The 2020weekly rate at Bristol Bay Lodge is $10,850 total, per person per week, including private charter.

    Included: The price includes all meals, lodging based on double occupancy, fully guided daily fishing excursions(one guide per two anglers), R/T airfare Anchorage/Dillingham; all fly-outs; round-trip transportation between Dillingham (Alaskan port from which we transport guests to the lodge) and the lodge, fishing license and King Stamp, all waders, boots, rods and reels, all necessary lines and lures, professional vacuum sealing and preparation of salmon for shipping home, airline approved wet-lock fish box, Alaskan visitor’s fishing license.

    Not Included: The price does not include transportation to/from Anchorage to/from home city, accommodation in Anchorage, terminal tackle — flies, lures, lines, etc. (these are available for purchase in our tackle shop), alcoholic beverages and gratuities.

    *An additional fuel surcharge may apply.

    EACH MONDAY THE LODGE TAKES 4 TO 5 GUESTS. THE RATES ARE THE SAME AS THE PREVIOUS SATURDAY.

    FAMILY & SPECIAL WEEKS:
    Family Week – Contact us for dates
    We used to call this Father/Son Week but had requests for mothers, daughters, son-in-law’s, cousins, nephews and grandchildren too!

    WEATHER: June temperatures are usually warm, 60-70 degrees, and Bristol Bay experiences lengthy days . . . almost 20 hours of daylight.

    FISHING: The lodge enjoys excellent fishing for all resident species at this time. Some of the lodge’s best catches of arctic char, dolly varden, rainbow trout, lake trout, northern pike and arctic grayling occur in June. You’ll also be fishing for king salmon, chum salmon, and will have a good chance at sockeyes.

    Midsummer Family Week – Contact us for dates

    Bristol Bay has an increase in demand for family weeks at different times of the season with children so busy with other summer activities. The lodge gets many three-generation parties. Midsummer offers warm weather and lots of fish. Many catch rainbows and grayling on dry flies. The sockeye salmon are in by the millions and the dolly varden run is in high gear — 50 dollies a day is not uncommon. This is a great time to bring the family and introduce them to fly fishing or further their experience.

    PRICE: The ‘head/heads of the house’ or adults fish at our regular rate of $10,850 and the “children” for 50% or $5,425. These rates apply for up to 2 parents and 4 children per family group.

    WEATHER: Late July and early August temperatures are normally between 55 and 65 degrees, and the days are still lengthy for long fishing hours. While generally sunny, rain is a definite possibility at this time of year.

    FISHING: All resident species are available, with excellent dry-fly fishing for rainbow trout and grayling. The sockeye and pink salmon are running, as are the sea-run Dolly Varden. There is also a chance to catch an early silver salmon.

  • Arolik River

    Arolik River

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    Arolik River, Alaska

    The Arolik River is a clear, lake-born tributary that slips quietly through tundra and shrub willows before emptying into the Bering Sea near the Yup’ik village of Quinhagak. It shares much of its geography with the better-known Kanektok, yet remains remarkably private thanks to strict stewardship by the local Native corporation. For traveling anglers, the Arolik is best described as Alaska’s boutique trout fishery: intimate wades, sight-casting in gin-clear water, and broad-shouldered leopard rainbows that glow against the polished gravel.

    Angler Adventures guests experience the river through Alaska West, which operates the only guided program allowed on the Arolik. That exclusivity keeps pressure light while still giving visiting anglers a comfortable base camp, seasoned guides, and seamless logistics between the Kanektok and the Arolik.

    Leopard rainbow from the Arolik River.
    Close-up of a classic Arolik leopard rainbow.
    Doubled-up anglers on the Arolik River.

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    Why Anglers Love the Arolik

    The Arolik begins in the Ahklun Mountains and meanders through tundra channels before reaching the Bering Sea. Most of its run is shallow, braided, and easily waded. Willow, alder, and cottonwood thickets shade grassy cutbanks that hide rainbow trout with bold leopard spotting. With only six guided rods allowed per day, the river feels wild and quiet even in the heart of the season.

    Five species of Pacific salmon flood the river from late June through September, joined by Dolly Varden and char. The real draw, however, is the rainbow population: acrobatic, broad-shouldered fish that camouflage themselves against small stone and pebble bottom. Clear water and sparse cover make sight-fishing common, and mouse eats often happen within plain view.

    Access & Daily Rhythm

    Guests stay at Alaska West, a comfortable tent camp on the Kanektok River. Each morning, Arolik-bound anglers travel by boat to Quinhagak, transfer to a short road, then launch on the Arolik for an upriver run. The travel time is about an hour, depending on where you start fishing. Guides run lightweight, jet-powered aluminum skiffs that can slide over gravel bars, row quietly into side channels, and position anglers for both swinging and sight-casting.

    Fishing pairs share a guide and a boat. River days mix short drifts with wade sessions, and guides are tuned in to where rainbows tuck in behind salmon or prowl grassy banks for rodents. Because the river is fly-fishing only and strict catch-and-release for all trout and char, fish remain aggressive throughout the season.

    Life at Alaska West

    Alaska West balances the raw beauty of western Alaska with comforts that matter to serious anglers: heated Weatherport tents with real beds, drying space, and private shower tents with plenty of hot water. Meals fall into the “camp cuisine” category–hearty breakfasts, packed lunches, and family-style dinners in a dedicated dining Weatherport. While it is not a white-tablecloth experience, the kitchen staff keeps anglers well fed and ready for long days on the water.

    Evenings tend to stretch late under the midnight sun. Guests often wander the riverbank after dinner, swap stories in the lounge tent, or prep mouse boxes and leech assortments for the next day’s float.

    Conservation & Stewardship

    The Arolik operates under the strictest angling ethics in the region. Fly tackle only, barbless hooks, and full catch-and-release for trout, char, and salmon keep the fishery healthy. Rod counts are tightly limited to maintain the exclusivity the village elders insist upon. That stewardship, combined with the Alaska West guide team’s deep familiarity with the river, ensures each visit leaves a light footprint.

    Seasonal Fishing Calendar

    SpeciesPrime WindowNotes
    Leopard rainbow troutJune through SeptemberSight-fish with mice, leeches, flesh, and eggs; behavior tracks salmon spawn.
    King salmonMid June to early JulyEarly summer pushes; swing or strip big intruders and leeches.
    Chum salmonLate June to late JulyGreat for numbers and driving bead hatches for trout.
    Pink salmonLate July to mid August (even years)Bonus action that bolsters trout feeding.
    Coho (silver) salmonLate August to mid SeptemberExplosive topwater fishing; excellent finale to the season.
    Dolly Varden & charJuly through SeptemberFollow salmon; brilliant fall colors and steady action on leeches and beads.

    Plan Your Week

    Most anglers split time between the Kanektok and the Arolik–using one to learn the other, or chasing specific species depending on run timing. Let us know what you want to prioritize and we will build a daily schedule around that mix.

    Space is limited to six rods per day on the Arolik. Reach out early to secure prime dates.

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    Where to Stay for an Arolik Trip

    Because the Arolik does not have permanent infrastructure, anglers use nearby operations as their base. Start your planning with these Angler Adventures partners:

    • Alaska West — Jet boat access to both the Kanektok and the Arolik, comfortable tent camp, veteran guide staff.
    • More Alaska Options — Explore companion itineraries across Western Alaska if you want to combine the Arolik with additional fisheries.

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    Trip packages start and finish in Quinhagak, Alaska. We will help secure preferred dates, pair you with the right guides, and coordinate travel to and from the Alaska West camp.

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    The Arolik River, near the Kanektok in Western Alaska River, is as clean, clear and pristine habitat for spectacular leopard famous for it’s rainbow trout and all 5 Pacific Salmon as you’ll find in the world. There is no lodge on the Arolik (anglers sleep at Alaska West) and no guided anglers other than Alaska West clients are allowed on the river.

    L to R: Big Arolik Leopard Rainbow; The Arolik Bus; Arolik Silver Salmon are fun too.

    Long held in secure stewardship by the Yu’pik elders of the Native Village of Quinhagak, some five miles to the north, the Arolik River runs through Alaska’s remote western coast. The Arolik is an intimate lake born stream heading from the Ahklun Mountains and terminating in the Bering Sea. From the foothills at Snow Gulch it is braided on much of its run as it cuts through the tundra while being shrouded by willow, alder and cottonwood shrubs with many grass-lined banks.

    Arolik Rainbows are pretty trout

    The Arolik is fished from the Alaska West camp, located on the Arolik’s big sister, the Kanektok. Both rivers have clear water, easy wades, and a plethora of fish. The Arolik also has all five species of Pacific Salmon, Dolly Varden, Char, and a particular abundance of the well conditioned, acrobatic and broad-shouldered Leopard Rainbows.

    The Arolik is so clear, the small stone and pebble riverbed seems to have no water flowing over it. The resident Alaska trout must camouflage themselves against the river bottom to protect themselves from predators. This survival effort has produced some of the most beautiful Leopards you will ever be lucky enough to see. The lack of easy hiding places for these trout and the clear Arolik water creates sight-casting opportunities. Native Arolik Rainbows will take a variety of wet and dry flies, including mouse patterns, leeches, egg patterns, flesh flies and occasionally some caddis and stoneflies.

    The clarity of the Arolik’s water, its grassy banks, and the aggressive leopard rainbows make it a great place to fish mouse flies. The Arolik trout are so aggressive, especially for a big meal like a mouse, due to the few short months the leopard rainbows have in the feeding season. Fishing mouse patterns is all about fishing big flies for big, explosive takes. While the Arolik can be very productive, rainbows can also be challenging. The Alaska West guides have spent years figuring out their habits and really know the Arolik River.

    Arolik Fly Fisherman doubled up

    The Arolik subscribes to the strictest conservationist angling ethics. It is fly fishing only; catch and release is a strict exercise for all trout and all other species. Rod count per day is restricted to maintain the integrity of the Arolik’s pristine exclusivity and minimize any human impact.

    Anglers fish the Arolik two to a boat. An experienced, registered guide captains each boat. All aluminum flat bottom boats are use, which are propelled by jet driven outboard motors. These craft are able to navigate in very shallow water, availing more water to anglers than is accessible via other means. The boats are light enough to row effectively, making powering up river and rowing down a common method of pursuit.

    Arolik clients are accommodated at the Alaska West tent camp on the Kanektok River. The Arolik anglers are transported from the Alaska West camp daily, by boat down river to Quinhagak, then by vehicle on a road from Quinhagak to the mouth of the Arolik, then again by boat upriver on the Arolik. This entire trip will take an average an hour or more, depending on the final destination on the Arolik. There are no structures whatsoever on the Arolik, which is the way anglers fishing there prefer it.

    Back at Alaska West you will have all the basic necessities of the serious angler: a floor at your feet, a bed in a heated tent and a roof over his head. Guests will be able to hear the birds through the walls and the midnight sun will light their rooms in July. Guests shower in privacy thanks to shower tents and a large supply of hot water.

    Grassy Arolik Banks equals mouse patterns

    For your dining pleasure, Alaska West offers camp cuisine. It is prepared skillfully and creatively in a fully staffed kitchen. The serious angler will find few culinary shortcomings. Dinners are an enjoyable and fitting end to an active day of catching fish.

    Now you see why it is named simply The Arolik and tagged Alaska’s Private Reserve. The uniqueness and exclusivity that is the Arolik is an experience outside of commonplace. Be one of the lucky few anglers to experience this unique, pristine fishery. Come visit this secret and special place that is the Arolik. Space is limited to 6 rods so please book early.

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    Trip packages are all-inclusive and start from Quinhagak, Alaska. Please contact Angler Adventures to request a current quote. Since the Arolik is fished from the Alaska West camp on the Kanektok, most anglers divide the week between the two rivers.

    L to R: Arolik King Salmon; The upper Arolik River; Another Beautiful Arolik Rainbow
  • Alaska West Sportfishing

    Alaska West Sportfishing

    Alaska West Sportfishing

    One of the most exclusive, remote, and jaw-dropping angling experiences in the world.

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    Alaska West stands out as one of Alaska’s premier camps, and in a state that abounds with world class fishing camps, that’s saying a lot. The camp sits on the Kanektok River which runs 110 miles from Kagati Lake to the Bering Sea. One of the Kanektok’s true strengths as a fishery is its relatively small size. This is a very “wader friendly” river, and perhaps one Alaska’s best to target king salmon on a fly rod. Many larger rivers require a boat and very heavy gear to target kings. Flyfishing from bank, beach or gravel bar for huge king salmon is a world-class fishing experience that few other lodges can offer.

    This is a true wilderness experience, yet the Alaska West camp provides a remarkable level of comfort, with heated tents, hot showers, and hearty meals served in a dedicated dining tent. It’s the perfect basecamp for targeting all five species of Pacific salmon, along with a host of resident species, in a remote and wild setting.

    Species: King, Coho, Sockeye, Pink & Chum Salmon, Leopard Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Grayling

    Season: June through August

    An unforgettable wilderness fishing adventure awaits!

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    The Kanektok River Fishery

    The Kanektok is a premier Alaskan fishing destination for a reason. Its unique character, size, and consistent runs of fish make it one of the most productive and diverse rivers in the state. Anglers can fish effectively from the boat or by wading, and the river’s structure offers endless opportunities for all techniques.

    All five Pacific Salmon species – including king, pink, chum, silver, and sockeye – surge past the Alaska West campsight every summer in huge numbers. Since the camp is less than four miles from the river mouth, these fish are fresh from the sea, bright, well-fed, and tireless fighters. To be sure, many will be very thankful that the camp loans out tackle to replace broken rods; these fish won’t come in easily. Fishermen are taken out in pairs with a guide on an 18 foot, jet-powered skiff each morning. The angler should not be surprised at landing over twenty fish in a day and will get used to having sore arms at dinnertime.

    The “Alaska West” Camp & Experience

    Forget everything you think you know about “tent camps.” Alaska West redefines wilderness comfort. Guests stay in heated, carpeted, and well-lit double-occupancy tents that stand up to any weather. A separate, dedicated shower building provides on-demand hot water, and a drying tent ensures your gear is ready for the next day’s adventure.

    The heart of the camp is the large dining tent, where guests gather for hearty, family-style meals prepared by a professional chef. It’s the perfect place to share stories, tie flies, and relax after a long day on the water. The camp’s location provides easy access to all sections of the river, minimizing travel time and maximizing fishing time.

    A Typical Day & The Fishing Program

    Fishing starts as soon as the boat lands and even the weariest of the maximum eighteen guests will spring for his rod. From this moment on, fishing ceases only briefly for eating and sleeping. Anglers rise early to gobble a quick breakfast, pack a lunch, and pass through the heated wader tent. The first fish are hooked before 8:00am. The rest of the day is spent in pairs, exploring miles of pristine water on small skiffs with jet-powered outboards and one shared guide. These guides have to be truly committed to work in such an isolated spot and are happiest when they are able to show the guest exactly how much the Kanektok has to offer, including a streamside lunch of your freshly caught fish. All flies and leaders are provided to guests at no charge.

    Boats arrive back in camp around 6:00pm with just enough time for fishermen to freshen up in the heated showers and commune in the dining tent. After dinner the true enthusiast has hours of daylight left to work the river on foot. When at last his arm is exhausted, the angler will return to his heated tent with wooden floor, and screened front door. Inside there are two cots with full bedding, a space heater, lamp, plenty of room for standing and for hanging damp equipment, and, thankfully, a mosquito coil. These are simple accommodations but few wakeful hours will be spent within them. The most enthusiastic angler will be put to sleep soundly by these Kanektok salmon.

    World-Class Multi-Species Fishing

    The Kanektok is a fish-producing factory. The season kicks off with the mighty King Salmon (Chinook), the largest and most powerful of the salmon, running from mid-June to mid-July. As the kings taper off, the river fills with Chum (“Tiger”), Sockeye, and Pink Salmon, creating a target-rich environment for anglers.

    From late July through the end of the season, the Silver Salmon (Coho) arrive. These acrobatic and aggressive fish are a favorite on the fly, known for explosive takes and cartwheeling fights. Throughout it all, the river’s resident populations of beautifully spotted “Leopard” Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Grayling are there to be caught, growing fat on the eggs and flesh from the salmon spawn.

    Alask West Sportfishing 2025 Rates

    A 7-night / 6-day trip at Alaska West on the Kanektok River is $7,750.

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    Rates Include: 7 nights lodging, 6 days guided fishing, All meals, Fly and conventional tackle, Round-trip air transportation between Quinhagak and the lodge.

    Not Included: Round-trip air transportation to Quinhagak (QAH), AK, Alaska fishing license, Flies, Gratuities, Alcohol.

    Reservations and Deposit: To confirm reservations, a 50% deposit is required within ten days of booking. The balance is due 95 days prior to scheduled arrival at the lodge.

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    Getting There

    The Alaska West Camp is not easy to access. Plan on at least a day and a half of travel to get there. Even from Anchorage, two more single-prop flights, connecting in Bethel, must be taken before arriving at the mouth of the Kanektok. The last leg of the trip is over water, motoring up river to the campsite several miles inland.

    This is wilderness fishing at its best; tracking across such a formidable expanse is all part of the experience. Keep in mind that Alaska West owes its abundance of salmon to its location on the extreme outskirts of civilization. Upstream from the camp are miles of flat, uninhabitable scrub, punctuated by thousands of glacial ponds. Dense, weathered thicket extends downstream and dissolves into the Bering Sea.

    Photography by Peter Viau, Tosh Brown, Abe Blair, Kyle Shea and Kara Knight.
  • Royal Coachman Lodge

    Royal Coachman Lodge

    Royal Coachman Lodge is uniquely situated on the banks of the Nuyakuk River in the Wood-Tikchik State Park region of Bristol Bay, Alaska. Just downstream of the outlet to Tikchik Lake, its location offers remoteness, solitude and great local fishing on the Nuyakuk River for the rare non-fly out day or after hours fishing. The lodge has no neighbors and no other boats, cars or planes passing by the lodge. Nowhere else on earth will you find such a wide variety of sportfish. The sheer numbers of fish that this fishery supports is mind-boggling. The area around Royal Coachman Lodge contains all five species of Pacific Salmon: Kings, Silvers, Sockeye, Chum and Pinks, along with seven species of freshwater gamefish, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic Char, Arctic Greyling, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, and Sheefish!

    Royal Coachman’s veteran guides sit with guests each evening, around the fire or tying bench, planning the details of the next day’s outing according to each client’s preference. The lodge utilizes two DeHavilland Beavers on floats. Royal Coachman’s guides have fished around the world and make this their career. They can help the beginner learn how to cast, or show the experienced fly fishermen how to reach a tricky undercut bank. They will give you as much or as little assistance as you desire.

    With two exclusive permits in the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, one private trophy trout fishery permit, permits to fish Katmai National Park and Wood Tikchik State Park, three department of natural resources permits, and nearly 20 boats cached throughout the best fishing locations, Royal Coachman has honed it’s competitive edge. Guests fish a variety of waters from very small streams to large rivers, lakes and the throughfares that connect them. By maintaining boats with jet units scattered throughout the region, and because of the variety of waters, private leases, and exclusive use permits held by Royal Coachman, you get the best fishing the region has too offer every day! These fishing destinations are remote and most of the time you’ll be the only anglers there. Whether you’re an expert fly fisherman or a beginning spin caster, you will find the angling adventure that you are looking for. And you’ll catch a lot of fish.

    It is routine to see schools of spawning salmon from the lodge, and Grayling rise in the lodge pool almost constantly. With a number of boats at the lodge, and downstream below the falls, Royal Coachman can access 75 miles of wilderness rivers right from the front door, with no large lake and four-foot whitecaps to contend with on rainy and blustery days.

    When everything is fishing well, there are literally too many fishing options. Imagine trying to decide whether to fish for 25 pound pike on the surface, fresh sea lice covered salmon near the coast, hiking small creeks for Arctic Char in the mountain streams, Rainbows and Dollies on the Nushagak, Agulapak, Kvichak, etc, or a mixed bag of Grayling, Lake Trout, and Rainbows on Royal Coachman’s home water. That’s the dilemma guests face each day.

    With Royal Coachman’s capacity of 10 – 12 anglers per week, and a camp staff of 10 – 12 persons, this small, well-run operation has the advantage of ensuring guests personalized attention during their fishing adventure. The two DeHavilland Beavers used by Royal Coachman Lodge have ample capacity for guests, pilots and guides.

    The main lodge houses the kitchen, dining room and lounge, library corner, one guest room with a private bath, and massage room. Comfortable and cozy, this is where you will plan each following days excursions. You and your guides will sit around the fire, and decide what type of fishing you would like to do, and plan the details of tomorrows outing. There is no pre-scheduled fishing program.

    Royal Coachman has four finely furnished guest cottages each with living rooms, one and two bedrooms, and private baths. Each cabin or room has modern bath facilities, independent heat, excellent beds, and all the creature comforts of home, along with spectacular views of the river, the rapids, and the snowcapped peaks.

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    Royal Coachman Lodge 2024 Rates

    7 Night / 6 Day fishing package at the Royal Coachmen Lodge is $12,200 per person, per week.

    Included in the rate are: All lodging, meals, soft drinks, daily guided fishing (one guide for each two anglers) by either boat, wading or float plane (weather permitting), preparation of salmon for transporting, and all flies and leaders.

    Not included in the rate are: Transportation from Anchorage to Dillingham and from Dillingham to the lodge personal gear, rods, reels, lures, liquor, fishing license (available at the lodge), King Salmon Stamp (if appropriate, subject to change), gratuities and alcohol.

    NOTE: Alcoholic beverages are not sold at the lodge. Royal Coachman is not allowed to sell alcohol, and alcohol is not included in the package. If you would like to place an order to have at the lodge when you arrive Royal Coachman can help you arrange it by providing you with a liquor order form to complete and return prior to your trip.

  • British Columbia

    British Columbia

    Excellent steelhead fishing has made British Columbia the go-to destination for targeting wild trophy steelhead. Fly anglers travel from all over the world to visit British Columbia to fish the famous summer steelhead runs and maybe land a trophy-sized 30-pounder. Known for long runs and multiple jumps, these large sea-run Rainbows are aggressive, extremely strong, and don’t quit a fight easily. Because these British Columbia steelies live up to their reputation, most lodges average 95% of their guests returning each year. Our fishing operations in British Columbia offer excellent steelhead fishing on the Dean and a truly unique luxury experience in the wilderness of western Canada. The Steelhead runs have continued to get better, with higher numbers of “big fish” being hooked due to a strictly enforced catch and release only policy throughout the season. British Columbia Rivers also provide excellent fishing for Pacific Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroats, and a variety of other fish.

    L-R: Dean River Steelhead being released, Nice British Columbia Steelhead; The Dean River.

    BC West

    BC West Bright SteelieBC West is located on one of British Columbia’s premier steelhead rivers, the Dean River. The Dean’ steelhead are widely acknowledged as the hottest sea-run rainbow trout in the world, and the Dean commands a high position on the “must fish life list” of nearly every traveling flyrodder. BC West is the premier lodge, located on the Lower Dean just below the famous Dean River Canyon and offers anglers their best opportunity to challenge these supercharged salmonids at their peak condition, chrome bright and fresh from the salt. Big bruiser chinook salmon in June and early July and acrobatic coho salmon in late August offer spicy alternatives should you tire of chasing steelies!

    Moose Lake Lodge

    Nice Upper Dean River RainbowMoose Lake Lodge located 300 miles North of Vancouver in the Upper Black Water/Upper Dean wilderness and offers bountiful rainbow trout fishing on nearby lakes and rivers. Moose Lake also off optional fly-outs to coastal waters or the option of the Dean River Outpost Camp on the Upper River providing a variety of fishing opportunities for not just rainbows and steelhead, but Pacific Salmon, Cutthroat, Dollies, Kokanee and Whitefish.

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    British Columbia’s Dean River is world-renowned for having the hottest, meanest, most powerful steelhead on the planet. Evolution eliminated all but the strongest fish that are able to negotiate the heavy rapids of the Dean River Canyon and steep gradient of the Upper Dean. In the eyes of many well-traveled anglers, nothing rivals the awesome fight of a chrome-bright Lower Dean River steelhead.
     

    BC West is located just upriver of the mouth of the Dean, roughly 135 miles NNE of Vancouver Island, and near the end of the 90 mile long Dean Channel. Accessible only by boat, floatplane or helicopter, the lodge is tucked away in the beautiful wilderness of classic coastal British Columbia surrounded by enormous trees and snow capped peaks.

    Dean River steelies average around 12 pounds and range upwards of 20 pounds. Peak weeks for steelhead are from late-June through the end of August, complimented by an excellent run of big Chinook salmon in June & July and a strong run of coho salmon the latter half of August.

    The BC West Fishing Day

    BC West fishes a two-shift day during the more productive low-light hours. Breakfast is served between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM and anglers are on the river at sunrise. At 11:30 AM you return to the lodge for the midday main meal. The evening fishng is from 4:00 PM until just before dusk. The evening meal served at 9:30 PM in the clubhouse.

    Throughout most of the season, guests alternate days fishing below and above the Dean River canyon.

    Guests fishing below the canyon are transported from run to run by jet boat. Fishing time is a mix of closely-guided (guide standing near the guest as they fish through a run) and relatively unguided (guide within 1 ½ miles of guests on the river; communication via handheld radio). Below the Canyon, the Dean River presents a mile and a half of big, beautiful, broad runs, the staging are for fish exiting the saltwater of the Dean Channel, before tackling the rapids of the canyon. These fish are within a tide or two of the salt, and are sometimes described as “unstoppable”!

    Fishing above the canyon is self-guided. At the beginning of the week, guests are given an orientation on the basic layout of the upper river and are trained on the safe operation of 4-wheeler ATVs. Each guest is issued a 4-wheeler, to access the upper river via a network of trails. Several 2-man boats are strategically placed to allow access to the side of the river.

    BC West Accommodations

    Guests at BC West stay in comfortable rustic cabins with running water, comfortable beds and wood heat. Several of the cabins house two anglers, and one cabin provides lodging for four anglers.

    The main lodge building includes the kitchen, dining room and housing for the staff. The dining room has loads of natural light, and is where breakfasts and the main mid-day meals are served.

    The clubhouse, a separate large cabin, provides the main indoor lounge area and features comfortable couches, a wood stove, fishing pictures and a fly tying area.

    The combination Shower House/Drying Room provides comfortable central shower facilities and a heated room to ensure that waders and raingear are warm and dry each morning.

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    BC West 2020 Rates

    The steelhead season on the Dean runs from mid-June though the end of August. The rates range from $5,995 to $7,295 USD per person depending on the week. Please contact Angler Adventures for a quote.

    The Rates Include: 7-nights accommodations (2 people per room); 6 1/2 -days fishing; all meals, sodas, mixers, beer & wine; classified water license; round trip charter flights from Bella Coola, B.C.; Friday night accommodations in Bella Coola, if required.

    Not included: airfare to Bella Coola; fishing tackle and flies; liquor or any other alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine; tips; B.C. Fishing license and steelhead stamp; GST.

    Peak weeks at BC West are typically booked a year in advance, but we stay in close contact with the lodge and are the first to know of available weeks. Please contact us for current availability or to make a reservation.
     

  • Moose Lake Lodge & The Dean River Outpost Camp

    Moose Lake is located 300 miles north of Vancouver, near Tweedsmuir Park, in the wilderness of the Upper Blackwater, Upper Dean, and Entiako watersheds of British Columbia. This location is ideal, not just for the excellent rainbow fishing in Moose Lake, but also for the fly-outs to the superb rivers and streams for rainbows, cutthroat, steelhead, and salmon. We know the best times to fish each water for the different species – we put our anglers in the best spots.

    The lodge features a spacious dining room with large picture windows and a spectacular view of Moose Lake framed by distant mountain ranges. We have eight hand-hewn log cabins, complete with bathrooms, showers and propane heat. Each cabin sleeps two to four guests.

    Moose Lake Lodge Package – Includes round trip airfare from Vancouver, accommodation, introduction to fly-fishing, meals, boat, motor, with fishing at Moose Lake and Trophy Lake (a short hike from Moose Lake).

    Moose Lake Lodge 2020 Rates

    Please contact Angler Adventures to request a quote.

    Dean River Lodge, British Columbia, Canada

    The Dean River, in British Columbia, is world famous for its summer run steelhead and salmon that come into the system from June to October. The Dean steelhead are some of the strongest of all steelhead stock. This fact coupled with our location being very close to saltwater, guarantees you will experience “tackle-busters”. These fish are chrome bright, with all their strength and stamina.

    The Dean River Lodge is nestled in a beautiful wilderness setting overlooking the bay of the Dean Channel, with the Gratham Waterfall rushing to drop 1,000 feet in the backyard. Steep mountains of the British Columbia Coast Range capped with glaciers, rise up to heights of 8,000 feet in full view.

    Dean River Lodge Package – Our Dean River package is based on 6 days guided fishing and 1 day non-guided. It includes roundtrip flights from Smither to the Dean.

    Our Services are Free!
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    Dean River 2020 Rates

    Please contact Angler Adventures to request a quote.

    For assistance in planning your trip, contact us with your needs and vacation times. We will make recommendations on the best package for you, and can tailor a trip to suit your needs.

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  • Alaska

    Alaska


    Alaska is synonymous with catching big fish, and lots of fish, in an environment that is wild, rugged and plentiful, like few left on earth. In a week it is possible to catch 10 kinds of the world’s greatest game fish, a different species every day. Or, you may choose to go with only one goal; catching the biggest Rainbow of your life. Everything is possible.

    In the Bristol Bay watershed, where the lodges we represent are located, the season extends from mid-June to the end of September. The calendar below explains when each species can be caught. Many fisherman plan Alaska trips around one or more species of Salmon, realizing that Trout, Char, Dolly Varden, Pike, and Grayling are available season long.

    If you want to pursue Rainbows with a dry fly, focus on June and July. But, if it’s a trophy Rainbow you’re after, they’ll be several pounds heavier in August and September.

    Most Alaskan outfitters operate on a weekly schedule, and range in price from $5,000 to $9,000 for 7-nights / 6-days fishing. The difference is largely a matter of accommodations and if the lodge provides daily fly-outs. Other price factors include: the number of boats and airplanes being utilized; how remote the location is; the ratio of customers to staff; fishermen to guides; and whether, tackle, transfers, licenses, and drinks are included.

    Fly-out lodges provide tremendous mobility, allowing you to pick prime fishing areas within a 150 mile radius of camp, and by flying to different locations every day, you get to see the vast, spectacular scenery and wildlife Alaska is famous for.

    Bristol Bay Area Fishing Calendar
    SpeciesAvailable
    Rainbow Trout (2 – 10 lbs)June Thru September
    Dolly Varden (2 – 10 lbs)
    Arctic Char (2 – 10 lbs)
    Arctic Grayling (1 – 3 lbs)
    Northern Pike (5 – 10 lbs)
    King Salmon
    Average Size 20 – 30 lbs
    Trophy Size 50 lbs    		Late June thru July
    Sockeye Salmon
    Average Size 6 – 8 lbs
    Trophy Size 12 lbs    		Late June thru July
    Chum Salmon
    Average Size 7 – 10 lbs
    Trophy Size 15 lbs    		July
    Pink Salmon
    Average Size 3 – 4 lbs
    Trophy Size 7 lbs    		August
    Silver Salmon
    Average Size 8 – 12 lbs
    Trophy Size 18 lbs    		August thru Early September

    Fly Out Lodges

    Mission Lodge

    Selecting from the lodges we represent in Alaska is a choice of better and best. Mission Lodge is clearly in the category of best. Management, accommodations, food, aircraft, pilots, and guides all get an A+. You can catch Rainbows to 8 lbs on the Agulawok without having to fly out, but, if you want to fly an hour to the Kvichak or the Moraine for a monster, they’ll do it. Through lease and permit, they’ve amassed prime fishing locations second to none. You won’t have time to fish all of the river camps they’ve equipped with guides and jet boats. Their equipment is safe, top notch, and meticulously maintained. The daily orchestration of putting you in the appropriate aircraft to fish the best river, for what you want to catch, is executed with military precision. You’ll be treated with the respect of a client and the care of a friend. You pay once and never reach into your wallet again (except for the gratuities, which you’ll be anxious to pay). You need a raincoat and clothes, otherwise you’ll be outfitted with top of the line fly or spinning rods & reels, waders, flies and lures.

    Every piece of the puzzle fits perfectly in place. As all consummate professionals, Mission Lodge Staff make it look easy! You get to relax, joke, enjoy yourself, and catch more, different, and bigger fish than you’ve ever caught before. Mission Lodge has the highest rebooking rate of any lodge we work with and our clients come back feeling like they got what they paid for and more. Click here for rates and more information on Mission Lodge.

    Enchanted Lake Lodge

    Enchanted Lake Lodge is located on 54 private acres within beautiful Katmai National Park. The lodge is perched high on a knoll overlooking Lake Nonvianuk and Enchanted Lake and offers breath-taking views in every direction. With the Kulik and Alagnak Rivers reachable by boat, and the Moraine, Funnel, Battle and American Creeks, as well as the Brooks, Big Ku, and Kvichak Rivers a short flight away, Enchanted Lake Lodge is perfectly situated for trophy Rainbow Trout. And that’s what they do!

    If you’re looking to pursue big Rainbows with a fly rod, this is the lodge for you. Early season dry fishing is followed by salmon fry on the surface, and both provide exciting sight fishing opportunities. Once the Salmon drop their eggs in July, fishing egg patterns turns into high gear. The guides are focused on one thing, catching you big Rainbows.

    Guests are awakened each morning with hot coffee, tea or chocolate and greeted at the airplane dock each evening with their favorite beverage. Sauna, cocktails and hor de’ouerves are available before dinner. There is a complimentary bar.

    You’ll be flown in pristine DeHavilland Beaver floatplanes and the pilot/guides remain with the guests all day. Jet boats are stationed on productive rivers.

    Each of the eight guest cabins has two beds, carpeting, full bath, hot water, spectacular views and accommodates two guests. Capacity is 12 anglers. Click here for rates and more information on Enchanted Lake Lodge.

    Bristol Bay Lodge

    Most acclaimed of Alaskan lodges, Bristol Bay Lodge represents the classic Alaskan experience. Nestled around Bristol Bay Lodge are cozy cedar cabins, set among tall fir trees. All overlook majestic Lake Aleknagik, in the Wood River, Tikchik Lakes State Park. The ruggedly beautiful area is visited by fewer than 1,000 sport fishermen each year. The Wood, Nushagak, and Togiak Rivers abound in prime fish habitat.

    Waiting serenely dockside are three immaculately maintained DeHavilland Beaver floatplanes. Adjacent to the floatplanes, rest the fleet of jet boats, patiently nodding on Aleknagik’s morning ripples, ready to explore the lake and its diverse rivers. The Agulowak River, a few minutes by boat from the lodge, offers wonderful fly fishing for Rainbows, Grayling, Dolly Varden, and Char.

    Guests can also stay at heated overnight tent camps complete with cots, foam pads, sleeping bags, linens, a cook and two guides. These legendary Outpost Camps, famous for the extraordinary fishing they provide, offer the chance to fish all day and under the midnight sun, then sit around the campfire and truly relax.

    The stylish, well-appointed lodge, built in 1972 by Ron and Maggie McMillan is now run by the long time manager Steve Laurent. There are single, double and triple sleeping rooms in the lodge and in out-cabins for up to 6. Each unit has a private bath. The cabins have living rooms and a fireplace. Click here for rates and more information on Briston Bay Lodge.

    Crystal Creek Lodge

    Crystal Creek was originally located in the famed Wood-Tikchik area on Lake Nunavaugaluk, the southernmost Lake in the Wood River drainage. Built in the late 80’s by Terry Ebberly and veteran guide / bush pilot, Dan Michels, the lodge first opened in 1988. Dan bought out Terry a few years later and while the operation flourished and became one of Alaska’s premier fly out lodges, Dan was drawn by the by the big rainbows to the east on the Alaskan Peninsula, near the limits of their 120 mile flyout radius. In 2005, Dan found exactly what he was looking for and purchased a beautiful log & river rock lodge overlooking the Naknek River, one of Alaska’s premier trophy rainbow fisheries. By the 2006 season, Crystal Creek had moved to the new facility on the Naknek. The new location gave the lodge easy access to massive runs of all 5 species of Pacific Salmon, as well as the bounty of trophy Rainbow waters in the Katmai and Iliamna regions.

    Crystal Creek is among the most luxurious lodges in Alaska. The massive 7,500 square foot log and river rock lodge and adjacent guest cabin provide spacious and tastefully appointed accommodations for up to 14 anglers. Meals and wine selections are gourmet, and staff and service top shelf. And with Dan’s 30 some years experience in the Alaska sportfishing business, Crystal Creek’s fishing program is second to none. Besides daily flyout fishing in the lodge’s fleet of impeccably maintained DeHavilland Beavers (2 on floats, 1 on tundra tires), the Salmon and Rainbow fishing can be spectacular within minutes of the lodge. The lodge is located very close to the Naknek Rapids, which stack up Salmon, food and monster Rainbows and is one of the best fishing areas on the river. Further, Crystal Creek also operates the incredible Yantarni Outpost Camp in the complete wilderness area of the southeast peninsula, which provides small stream, high volume Salmon fishing unmatched anywhere. Click here for rates and more information on Crystal Creek Lodge.

    Royal Coachman Lodge

    Royal Coachman Lodge is uniquely situated on the banks of the Nuyakuk River in the Wood-Tikchik State Park region of Bristol Bay, Alaska. Just downstream of the outlet to Tikchik Lake, its location offers remoteness, solitude and great local fishing on the Nuyakuk River for the rare non-fly out day or after hours fishing. The lodge has no neighbors and no other boats, cars or planes passing by the lodge. Nowhere else on earth will you find such a wide variety of sportfish. The sheer numbers of fish that this fishery supports is mind boggling. The area around Royal Coachman Lodge contains all five species of Pacific Salmon: Kings, Silvers, Sockeye, Chum and Pinks, along with seven species of freshwater gamefish, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, and Sheefish!

    Royal Coachman’s veteran guides sit with guests each evening, around the fire or tying bench, planning the details of the next day’s outing according to each client’s preference. The lodge utilizes two DeHavilland Beavers on floats. Royal Coachman’s guides have fished around the world and make this their career. They can help the beginner learn how to cast, or show the experienced fly fishermen how to reach a tricky undercut bank. They will give you as much or as little assistance as you desire.

    With two exclusive permits in the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, one private trophy trout fishery permit, permits to fish Katmai National Park and Wood Tikchik State Park, three department of natural resources permits, and nearly 20 boats cached throughout the best fishing locations, Royal Coachman has honed it’s competitive edge. Guests fish a variety of waters from very small streams to large rivers, lakes and the throughfares that connect them. By maintaining boats with jet units scattered throughout the region, and because of the variety of waters, private leases, and exclusive use permits held by Royal Coachman, you get the best fishing the region has too offer every day! These fishing destinations are remote and most of the time you’ll be the only anglers there. Whether you’re an expert fly fisherman or a beginning spin caster, you will find the angling adventure that you are looking for. And, you’ll catch a lot of big fish. Click here for rates and more information on Royal Coachman Lodge.

    Tent Camps and Float Trips

    If you prefer a tent camp or float trip over a fly out lodge, you want to be sure you select a good river as your base of operations. The Kanektok is the best single river we’ve fished in Alaska. The Kanektok has phenomenal runs of Pacific salmon, plus strikingly colorful “Leopard” Rainbows, sea run Dolly Varden, Char and Grayling. The river is small by Alaskan standards and wadeable. There is no better river to fly fish for Kings (King Salmon 20-50 pounds). Chum fishing is outrageous and the Silver Salmon fishing will blow you away. One week Alaska West caught 1822 Silvers, an average of 22 per rod per day and many of them were taken on dry flies!

    Alaska West 

    Alaska West is located 5.5 miles from the mouth of the Kanektok River, where it empties into the Bering Sea, so the Salmon are consistently fresh and dime bright. Alaska West is a “tent lodge” made up of a combination of permanent and semi-permanent structures providing unbelievable comfort in the middle of the Alaskan Wilderness. The ‘tent’ part comes from heavy vinyl covers that are removed during the winter. Everything else is permanent – wooden floors, heaters, electrical system, water system, including the permanent shower house.

    Alaska West puts anglers in the middle of the best fishing on the Kanektok for all 5 species of Pacific Salmon, “Leopard” Rainbow Trout, Char and Grayling. The Kanektok is one the best rivers in Alaska to target King Salmon of the fly, has amazing Chum and Sliver Salmon fishing. Click here for rates and more information on Alaska West.

    Dave Duncan & Sons

    Dave Duncan & Sons has developed an outstanding reputation after two generations of outfitting on the Kanektok River. From the outset, the Duncan’s knew the fishing was so good they called her “The Chosen River” to try and keep it a secret. Now, the Duncan’s operate two base camps and do a full river float on the Kanektok. While, both camps offer opportunities for all species, the Lower Base Camp is more focused on dime-bright salmon fresh from the salt and the Upper Base Camp is more focused on trophy “Leopard” Rainbows, particularly fun with a mouse imitation. Dave Duncan and Sons also do a 90-mile float trip that starts at the headwaters of the Kanektok and ends at the Bering Sea. The float is great way to experience the variety of fishing the Kanektok offers, as well the changes in the river’s personality as it negotiates its way from Kagati Lake to the Bering Sea. Both base camps and the 90-mile float provide anglers with a true Alaskan adventure on some of the best fishing water in Alaska. Click here for rates and more information on Dave Duncan and Sons.

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  • Crystal Creek Lodge

    Crystal Creek Lodge is located on the famous Naknek River, about 285 miles south-west of Anchorage on the western edge of Katmai National Park. This is protected, unspoiled, untracked wilderness which few fishing outfits can access. Fortunately, Crystal Creek is one of the few. Crystal Creek Lodge offers guests a perfect combination of luxurious accommodations and world-class Alaskan fly-out fishing.

    World Class Fly Out Fishing at Crystal Creek Lodge

    To take full advantage of this wild fishery, the lodge uses a fleet of planes and strategically placed boats. With these tools, Crystal Creek can access a radius of roughly 100 miles of fishable territory. This includes world famous destinations such as the waters of the Katmai National Park, the Becharof, Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge, the Illiamna and Nushagek River drainages, Wood-Tickchik State Park and the Togiak National Wildlife Reserve.

    Crystal Creek has obtained special permission from the state to access and fish many of these areas.

    The Naknek River, which offers all 5 species of Pacific salmon and is one of Alaska’s premier fisheries for trophy rainbows, can be reached from the lodge in only a few minutes by boat.

    Having this resource so close at hand means that spectacular fishing is available even on bad weather days when fly outs are impossible. This proximity also allows for half-days of fishing which is why Crystal Creek is one of the very few Alaskan lodges to offer half-week packages.

    Crystal Creek has developed an intimate knowledge of the area in and around Katmai National Park over their 20 some years of guiding there. The sheer size of this fishery puts it to a daily test. Although Crystal Creek specializes in targeting huge rainbows on the fly, the vastness of accessible water allows for an abundantly varied fishing itinerary.

    Trophy Rainbow Trout and Luxury Accommodations at Crystal Creek Lodge

    From the lodge you may choose to target all five species of Pacific salmon, including king, chum, silver, pink and sockeye, Atlantic grayling, arctic char, Dolly Varden, northern pike, lake trout and rainbow trout.

    Each of the lodges 8 full-time, Orvis endorsed guides can show you exactly where an how to find any of these fish. The guides are very flexible and will consult with guests each night at dinner to plan the next day’s fishing.

    Salmon limits at Crystal Creek coincide with state limits. The lodge will carefully clean, vacuum pack and freeze all kept salmon in airline-approved wax containers for the trip home.

    Resident species, such as trout and char, are designated as strict catch-and-release game and must be fished for with single, barb-less hooks.

    The actual lodge at Crystal Creek is luxurious, even by Alaskan standards. Constructed of massive logs, river rock accented by custom cut, knotty pine paneling, the 7,500 square foot main lodge consists of 5 double rooms, 4 with either 2 full size beds, or a queen and a full size bed, and the 5th “King Room” with a king sized bed. Each room has a spacious private bath.

    Luxury Alaska Accommodations at Crystal Creek LodgeThere is also a wader-drying room, full bar, game room, chef’s kitchen and dining room overlooking the Naknek River. There are also two disconnected double-occupancy cabins with private baths. While the lodge can comfortably accommodate 18 guests, they normally take a maximum of 14 guests at a time (private groups of up to 16 can book the entire lodge by special request).

    The in-house chef creates delicious fare with a dedication to locally grown vegetables and fresh caught fish, crab, oysters and scallops. Chicken, beef and pork are also served. A full bar is available, stocked with domestic and imported spirits and beer. At dinner, choose from an extensive collection of wines from the lodge’s wine cellar.

    Although many guests prefer to bring their own tackle, Crystal Creek Lodge also offers guests a full line of Orvis rods, reels, flies and waders to use, free of charge. Laundry service is offered by the lodge as well. Just as importantly, there is a professionally licensed massage therapist on staff.

    And for the hardcore salmon fisherman, Crystal Creek also offers their incredible Yantarni Salmon Camp. This is an outpost camp on the wilderness southeast coast of the Peninsula Wildlife Reserve, 125 miles from King Salmon. Yantarni Camp fishes three small rivers right at tidewater which fill on each tide with massive numbers of chum, pink and silver salmon. Fresh from the salt, these dime bright salmon are at the peak of their strength and fighting ability. Guides will carry you upstream on ATVs to chase these runs as the move in on the tide. Chums and silvers are of large average size, mostly ranging from 10 – 20 pounds and the numbers can be staggering. This is some of the finest high volume, small stream fishing to be found anywhere in the world. The camp is situated right on the river and your fishing hours are limited only by the duration of your stay in camp.

    World Class Rainbow Trout Fishing at Crystal Creek Lodge

    Far from roughing it, Yantarni accommodations are in heavy duty wall tents with wood floors wood burning stoves, electric lights, carpet, and comfortable beds with sheets and down comforters. There is a common bath/shower area with unlimited hot water and a spacious dining tent with common area for relaxing. A number of Yantarni camp options are available including combo lodge/camp, full camp and lodge with a camp overnight packages are available. Please call for details.

    In addition to fly-out fishing, Crystal Creek Lodge also offers a variety of other activities designed to take advantage of surrounding natural beauty. A few examples are guided wildlife tours centered around bears, walrus, sea lyons and a multitude of birds. You might also spend an afternoon exploring the local watershed in a kayak (single and double kayaks are available at the lodge for guests’ use), hiking, or enjoying a guided cultural tour.

    Our Services are Free!

     Crystal Creek Lodge 2020 Rates
       
    7 nights/6 days $12,500 per person
    4 days/4 nights $ 9,700 per person

    All rates based on double occupancy accommodations

    The entire lodge can be rented by private groups upon request. Please call or email for prices and availabilty.

    These Rates Include: Transfers between the King Salmon airport and the lodge, accommodations as described, daily guided fishing, daily housekeeping, laundry service (mid-week), all meals, use of the lodge’s rods, reels and waders, all flies and lures, preparation and packaging of harvested salmon.

    These Rates Do Not Include: Airfare to and from King Salmon, gratuities, beer, wine, and liquor, fishing license, fish or game stamps (in season), massages

  • Enchanted Lake Lodge

    Enchanted Lake Lodge is located on 54 private acres within beautiful Katmai National Park. The lodge is perched high on a knoll overlooking Lake Nonvianuk and Enchanted Lake and offers breath-taking views in every direction. With the Kulik and Alagnak Rivers reachable by boat, and the Moraine, Funnel, Battle and American Creeks, as well as the Brooks, Big Ku, and Kvichak Rivers a short flight away, Enchanted Lake Lodge is perfectly situated for trophy rainbow trout. And that’s what they do!

    If you’re looking to pursue big rainbows with a fly rod, this is the lodge for you. Early season dry fishing is followed by salmon fry on the surface, and both provide exciting sight fishing opportunities. Once the salmon drop their eggs in July, fishing egg patterns turns into high gear. The guides are focused on one thing, catching you the biggest rainbow of your life.

    The trout fishing season at Enchanted Lake Lodge runs from June through September, offering a variety of Alaskan trout fishing experiences.

    All of Enchanted Lake Lodge’s seven guides have a wealth of fly fishing experience in the Katmai region and have all worked in Alaska numerous years before coming to Enchanted Lake Lodge.This allows guides to cater to each guest’s specific abilities and desires.

    Each morning Enchanted Lake Lodge’s professional Alaskan guide staff meets guests at the lodge’s private airplane dock. Once aboard one of the lodges immaculately maintained DeHavilland Beavers, anglers are flown to one of the countless trout streams in the surrounding wilderness. Typical flights are short – 15 to 20 minutes – since the fishing lodge is situated in the heart of some of the world’s best rainbow trout fishing. Anglers will spend the rest of the day exploring a diversity of unpressured Alaskan trout water.

    Lunches are served a field, over-looking a favorite run or the native Alaskan wildlife. A usual day consists of eight to nine hours of fishing.

    The start of the Alaskan fishing season in early June means diverse trout fishing methods: dry fly, nymphs, salmon fry, and streamers. The areas biggest hatches occur as the weather warms during June, making this the best time for catching large, surface-feeding rainbow trout on the dry fly.

    This time of year also brings the salmon fry migration. These salmon hatchings from the previous summers spawn are a favorite of rainbow trout, which chase them aggressively and without caution. The majority of takes are explosive, surface busting strikes. Anglers usually fish the smaller streams with dry flies and larger rivers with streamers. The end of the month brings both the Sockeye salmon and King salmon into the waters surrounding Enchanted Lake Lodge.

    The 4th of July typically marks the height of the sockeye salmon run in the northern Katmai. As the sockeye migration increases, the salmon fry migration comes to a close, though the dry fly fishing can still be spectacular. July is a transition month at Enchanted Lake Lodge, as the effectiveness of standard fly-fishing methods gives way to egg fishing. For anglers looking to experience the great variety of techniques for catching big trout, this is the month.

    August is the best month for egg fishing for Alaskan rainbow trout. The trout move into streams and gorge themselves on eggs as the salmon begin to spawn. Alaskan rainbow trout are gluttons this time of year, as they must store fat for the approaching winter. Much of the August fishing is done by sight casting to large individual rainbows.

    As the sockeye begin to die off in September, the egg fishing slows to a stop. The rainbow trout move toward the outlet streams and tail waters and are typically caught by swinging large streamers. This is the time for Alaskan streamer fishing at its best: fish are strong and extremely fat yet somehow still very hungry. They have a lot of water to work with, however, and are a challenge to land in larger streams. Some of the largest trout are hooked during this time of year.

    Like many Alaska fly-out fishing lodges, Enchanted Lake Lodge lays in dramatic contrast to the rugged landscape in which it was built. Enchanted Lake Lodge provides the luxury and service one would expect from any world-class resort.

    Eight cedar guest cabins, each with its own private bath, allow a maximum of 12 guests to live in comfortable privacy. The main lodge offers a complimentary bar, well-stocked with fine wines, beer, and liquor. Appetizers are served each evening by the fire while guest lounge in comfortable, over-stuffed furniture in the great room, which is decorated with the flare of the Alaskan fishing lodge: Alaskan animal furs, mounted fish and native Alaska artwork. Outside are several decks offering unparalleled views of the Alaskan wilderness. Dinners are gourmet and served in a glass-enclosed dining room in front of panoramic, pristine views.

    An experienced, professional staff is always on call to cater to each guests expectations and preferences. Enchanted Lake Lodge makes guest’s comfort, fishing and safety their highest priorities.

    In addition to an unparalleled angling experience, the lodge offers the opportunity to view and photograph the many natural wonders and abundant wildlife in Katmai Park. Flightseeing and photographic excursions are easily arranged to any number of sites, including the vast caribou herds of the Alaska Peninsula or the Walrus herds at Puale Bay. Katmai is also home to a huge bear population as well as moose, caribou, wolves and the American Bald Eagle. Enchanted Lake Lodge is your doorway to all that the Katmai National Park has to offer.

    Our Services are Free!

    Enchanted Lake Lodge 2020Rates

    Rates are subject to change.

    The 2020cost is $11,500.00 per person, per week (7 nights/6 days fishing).

    Included: 7 nights double occupancy accommodations, all meals, all beverages, including alcohol, table wines, 6 days fly-out, guided fishing, fishing licenses, use of all boats and motors and scheduled flights to and from the lodge and King Salmon on Sundays. Some restrictions apply.

    Not Included: flights into and out of King Salmon, Alaska.

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