Alaska Sportmans Lodge
3 Incredible Alaska Fishing Lodges.
Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge
Our original Alaska fishing lodge awarded the Orvis Endorsed Lodge of the Year in 2005, The Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge, is a remote sport fishing and fly fishing lodge located in the Bristol Bay area of Western Alaska. This area is the pinnacle of Alaska fishing for five species of salmon (Chinook, Sockeye, Chum, Coho, and Pink) and Alaska’s largest rainbow Trout… Read More
Alaska Sportsman’s Bear Trail Lodge
Located on the Naknek River just 10 miles from Katmai National Park and a short distance from our original lodge in the Bristol Bay area, our newest  and one of our best Alaska fly fishing lodges is located on one of the best rivers in the state. The Naknek River has strong runs of all five species of Pacific salmon and was rated as the #1 river in Alaska for big rainbow Trout…Read More
Bristol Bay Lodge
Most acclaimed of Alaskan lodges, Bristol Bay Lodge gives you the ultimate adventure – A combination of back woods exploration, flying beyond the edge of civilization to cozy outpost camps, with the comforts of an Alaskan vacation. The classic Alaskan experience and the unique opportunity to access untapped waters is why people return, year after year... Read More
Searching for a luxury Alaska fishing vacation? We operate three of the best Alaska fly fishing lodges located on some of the most productive sport fishing rivers in Alaska. Let us help you choose the lodge that will suite you best and give you the perfect basecamp for an unforgettable Alaska fishing trip.
How Do Alaska Fishing Lodges Operate?
Many lodges in southwest Alaska operate on a program of "Daily fly-out-fishing." What this means is that everyday, ALL the guests must pack up into an airplane and fly to a different destination to spend the day because there are limited or no fishing opportunities by the lodge that are easily accessible by boat. Fly-outs do have some advantages in that you will be able to see  some fabulous remote streams and some very rugged and breathtaking  country.  However, there are some huge  drawbacks to staying at an Alaska fishing lodge that REQUIRES fly-outs in order to get to any  fishing.  First, you will have to contend  with the ever-changing weather.  As pilots that operate in the area, which I  am one of them, I will tell you that there are days through the season in the  Bristol Bay area that you should not or cannot fly.  The biggest constricting element on adverse  weather is FOG and lack of visibility.   If you are at an Alaska fishing lodge that must fly you out you run the risk of being  stuck at the lodge playing cribbage waiting for the conditions to improve.  Secondly, by having to fly out everyday you  are stuck with a limited fishing time in order to accommodate the lodge  schedule for diner.  The third thing to  consider when choosing a lodge that must fly out in order to get you to fishing  spots is that this amount of flying can take a