Goodnews River Lodge
Remote Alaska Fishing
Fly or Spin Fishing
The Goodnews River, in southwest Alaska, is 450 miles from Anchorage. The Goodnews, a three-branch wilderness river system, runs along the Togiak National Wilderness Refuge before emptying into the Bering Sea. Goodnews River Lodge is the only full-service fishing lodge on the river.
2025 Rates: Packages start at $7,995.00 per person for 7-nights and 6.5-days guided fishing.
Goodnews River

The Goodnews River has excellent runs of all five species of Pacific salmon, sea-run dolly varden, resident leopard rainbows, and Arctic grayling. The Lodge is a fixed camp right on the river just above tidewater and is not a fly-out camp. The Lodge has access to over 490 miles of the river, feeder creeks, braids, sloughs, and tidewater fishing.
The Goodnews River is restricted to artificial flies and lures with a single hook only. No treble hooks.
Species: The season kicks off in late June with the arrival of king salmon, teamed with rainbow trout and grayling fishing.
In early July, thousands of chums and sockeyes move into the river. Sea-run dolly varden arrive in mid-July, and some of the season's largest dollies up to 30" are caught during this time. In even-numbered years (2026 and 2028), thousands of pink salmon flood the river. In 2026, aim for a Grand Slam, when an angler lands all five species of Pacific Salmon in one day. The Lodge is best known for its silver salmon season. Silvers begin showing up in mid-July until the camp closes in mid-September.
Fishing Seasons at a Glance:
King Salmon: June 16 - July 24
Grand Slam: July 24 - August 7
(Kings, Chum, Sockeye, Dollies, and Rainbows)
Silver Salmon: August 7 -September 4
The Fishing Program

2025 Season: The Lodge season runs from June 19 through September 10.
Jet Boats: Sea Arks, Lowes, and Roughnecks with up to 115 HP Yamaha motors.
Guides: You'll fish two anglers per guide and jet boat. Mike, the Lodge owner since 1996, is onsite all season. All guides have prior experience on the Goodnews River. Each guide has his favorite fishing methods and sections of the River, so you'll fish with a different guide each day.
Equipment: All flies and lures are provided. In addition, the Lodge has a supply of loaner gear, including rods, reels, waders, and wading boots, at no cost should you need them. Two-handed spey rods are not available. The Lodge has a drying room for your gear. A complete list of equipment and gear is included in our confirmation packet.
Fishing License: The package does not include an Alaska fishing license, $45; and king salmon stamp, $45 if applicable.
Fish Care: Strict catch-and-release on all trout and grayling. If you want to take salmon home, they will vacuum seal up to 25 pounds of your catch and pack it in airline-approved waxed boxes for your trip home.