Alaska Fly Fishing Lodge in Bristol Bay
Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge
Katmai National Park - This deluxe Alaska fishing lodge sits on the banks of the upper Alagnak River 40 miles northeast of King Salmon, Alaska, deep in the Katmai National Park of Bristol Bay. The Lodge owns 160 acres of private land and 3,800 feet of private Alagnak River frontage. The closest lodge is 25 miles away. World-class rainbow fishing, all five species of salmon, and bear viewing. Book now for 2024 and 2025.
Fly Fish the Upper Braids
No other fly-out lodges can access this 30-mile stretch of the upper Alagnak, known as The Braids.
Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge is six miles downstream from the confluence of three rivers—the Alagnak, the Kukaklek, and the Nonvianuk. Excellent
access without the need for fly-outs.
The Lodge specializes in jet boat fishing. They often fish within sight of the main lodge, as this area of the upper braids holds world-class rainbows all season.
King Salmon start to enter the Alagnak near the end of June and run through the end of July. The Lodge's prime slots for kings are the last two weeks in July, but they can still target them earlier in the season.
Five Runs of Salmon:
Sockeye Salmon: June 26 through July 22
King Salmon: July 1 through July 30 (the last two weeks of July are peak season for kings)
Chum Salmon: July 15 through August 15
Pink Salmon: July 25 through August 25
Silver Salmon: August 5 through September 20
Dolly Varden: August through September
Rainbow Trout: All season
Grayling: All season
Northern Pike: Early season until mid-July.
Your Hosts: Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge is family-owned and operated. The owners are lifelong adventurers and passionate about service and the great outdoors.
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Fishing Seasons
Lodge Season: June 7 to mid-September.
Guided Hours: You're guided eight hours each day. Two to three anglers per boat and guide.
Boats: 17 and 18 ft. outboard jet boats with 30 to 60 HP Yamaha engines and up to 21 ft. with 60 to 150 HP inboard motors.
Guides: Their knowledgeable guides conduct free fly-casting or fly-tying seminars in the evenings.
Equipment: All gear, tackle, and bait is provided. If you plan to take fish home, fish boxes cost $45.00 per box.
A Fishing License and Tag: are not included in the package. A non-resident 7-day fishing license is $45.00, and a king salmon stamp is $45.00 per week, if applicable (2023).
Travel Time: The average travel time to fishing grounds is 5 to 30 minutes, sometimes longer if special day trips are requested, as the Lodge has over 100 miles on three rivers accessible by jet boat from the Lodge.
Fly-out Add-Ons range from $500.00 to $950.00 per person per day for salmon fishing, wildlife viewing, and bear viewing. The Lodge is deep in bear country, and they often have bears within sight of the Lodge. By jet boat, they can find great spots for camera crews to set up and spend whole days surrounded by these magnificent creatures. In the height of their season, it is not uncommon to see over 20 bears and an array of other wildlife in a day.
Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge
160 Private acres - 3,800 feet of river frontage.
The Lodge offers all-inclusive remote fishing in southwest Alaska. Fishing is hot right at the Lodge.
Main Lodge: The 2,400 square-foot main lodge overlooks the Alagnak River Valley and the beautiful mountains.
The dining room/recreation area features a stereo, TV, DVD player, free Wi-Fi access, and a satellite phone.
Heated and Carpeted Riverfront Cabins
Two Lodging Options:
Cabins: Eight riverfront cabins are heated, carpeted, and comfortably accommodate two to four guests. The cabins have electricity from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Most of the cabins have a private bathroom, but a couple of cabins share a bathroom that is in a nearby building.
Swiss Chalet: This beautiful 2,200 sq ft. cedar lodge overlooks the rest of the Lodge and the surrounding area and is suited for large groups or families. The Chalet has a kitchen, living space, dining table, log-burning fireplace, toilet, and hot shower. The chalet is booked by groups, with a maximum of eight guests. When a group of eight books the Chalet, the price per person is the best value at the Lodge.
Aerial View of the Lodge and Landing Strip
Heated and Carpeted Riverfront Cabins
Meals: After breakfast at the Lodge, you'll make a deli sandwich from an array of meats, cheeses, and condiments for your fishing day. Your lunch, snacks, and refreshments are kept in a cooler on the boat. During peak salmon season, your guide will often prepare a shore lunch for you over an open fire. Dinners feature fresh steaks, baked salmon, grilled chicken, an Italian or Mexican night, and barbequed baby back ribs. With advanced notice, the Lodge can accommodate special dietary needs.
Alcohol: A complimentary glass of wine is served with dinner. Otherwise, you'll need to bring your own alcohol.
Getting to the Lodge:
From Anchorage, you’ll take a 70-minute flight to King Salmon. Guests are required to be in King Salmon by 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, which means that you will need to either arrive on the first flight in the morning or arrive the night before and stay overnight in King Salmon at a local hotel.
In King Salmon, a member of the Lodge staff will greet you and transport you in a private shuttle van to the air taxi transfer.
Next, you’ll take a 30-minute scenic plane ride across Katmai National Park to the Lodge's 1,450-foot dirt runway. Here, you’ll be greeted by the Lodge staff. They will carry your bags to your room. You’ll meet your hosts, pick up your cabin assignments, and enjoy appetizers.
No airfare/flights are included in the package. The roundtrip charter flight from Anchorage to King Salmon is approx. $500.00, and the roundtrip air taxi transfer from King Salmon to the Lodge is about $425.00 (Rate is subject to change.
2024 Rates:
All packages are 7-nights and 6-days guided fishing. You'll arrive on a Sunday, fish Monday through Saturday, and depart on a Sunday.
Riverfront heated cabins
Some cabins have their own bathrooms, and some cabins share a bathroom building that is only a few steps outside their cabin.
7-nights and 6-days guided fishing
$6,350.00 per person
Swiss Chalet: This package includes all meals during your stay. Your group will enjoy six days of guided river experience, whether it be fishing, wildlife- viewing, or adventure activities. The price is the same no matter the size of your group, a maximum of eight guests.
7-nights and 6-days guided fishing
$43,450.00 per group - Maximum of 8 guests
When eight guests share the lodge, the cost per person is $5,431.25 (2024), making this ATA's lowest-priced Lodge-based package.
Camping and Raft Trips:
Safari-Style Fixed-Based Camp:You'll stay in a tent camp on the lower Alagnak River hosted by professional guides targeting fresh sea-run salmon. In June, there is a possibility for Rainbow Camps near the Lake Outlets. Meals are included, and your help around camp is expected.
7-nights and 6-days $4,250.00 per person
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Information Packet
The Packages Include:
• Ground transfers from King Salmon Airport to the Air Taxi airport
• 7-nights Lodging
• Gourmet meals at the Lodge
• A glass of wine with dinner
• Wi-Fi at the Lodge
• Use of an Alaska wood-fired sauna
• 6-days guided fishing
• Nightly fly-casting clinics or fly-tying seminars
• Fully stocked fly-tying area.
The Packages Do Not Include:
• Airfare to Anchorage, Alaska, and return• Airfare from Anchorage to King Salmon, and return
• Optional hotel night in King Salmon
• Air Taxi Charter flight from King Salmon to the Lodge
• Local Bed Tax and National Park User Fee, $200.00
• Alaska Fishing License
• King Salmon Stamp, if applicable
• Fish boxes, $45.00 per box
• Gratuities to guides and staff
• Alcohol. Bring your own if desired.
• Global Rescue or similar medical/safety evacuation coverage
• Travel insurance
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.