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Adventure Lodge in Cordova, then leave for the River Lodge first thing in the morning. The bush flight from Cordova to the lodge follows the contours of the unbelievably rugged Pacific coastline, and is spectacular, with massive ice fields, glacier-peaked mountains, azure bays, and often plenty of wildlife sightings. This is some seriously wild country!

Typically, on departure from the lodge, you'll leave late morning for Cordova, catching a connecting commercial flight back to Anchorage or Seattle the same day. Steve Ranney will make sure and get you back to Cordova in time to catch your flight out.

kitchen downstairs along with a dining hall and shower / bathroom. The guest cabins are simple yet comfortable with either wood or oil heat, and separate, walk-to bathrooms. At the Hidden Cove Lodge, each two anglers share either a rustic cabin, or newer lodge room, complete with all linens, and generator-supplied electricity with plenty of room for laying out gear and getting organized. The rooms are definitely not fancy, but spacious and serve their purpose well. And what the camp might lack in fancy, gingerbread amenities, it more than makes up in the fishing, attention to detail, and service. Meals at Hidden Cove are what you would expect in a maritime wilderness operation. Hearty and simple, they include some fresh seafood, and excellent wilderness fare (meat and potatoes). Plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, homemade breads and desserts will satisfy even the hungriest angler. You won't go hungry at Steve's lodge, so don't plan on losing any weight.

or four anglers share a guide and access the waters via an outboard powered jet-skiff. With the river being right in front of the lodge, anglers can literally fish from sun-up to sundown. It is estimated that more than 20,000 cohos migrate up the two main river branches at Hidden Cove Lodge, an incredible number. There is one other operation on this river, actually located near Hidden Cove, but with Hidden Cove's exclusive jet boat transportation, you're able to access plenty of pristine water, never needing to fish within sight of the other lodge's guests.

The highlight at Steve's Hidden Cove Lodge is fly-fishing for enormous, ocean-fresh Coho salmon ("silvers"). These brutes range up to 20 pounds, with an average fish pulling the Boga to the 9-12 pound mark; that's enough to put plenty of stress on your 8 weight! When conditions are right you can expect to catch 20 to 30 silvers per day, but anglers have had 50 and even 100 fish days. Obviously they can't guarantee you size and numbers of fish; there are too many variables. But that's been the experience of most of the past seasons. And, as if all this isn't appealing enough, much of the time you can cast dry flies to these chromers, if that's your choice. Hidden Cove Lodge offers high-volume Coho fishing, in a wilderness setting that is rugged and spectacular. These are full fishing days, and the exact schedule will depend on the guest's wishes, as well fishing and weather conditions. Breakfast and dinner will be served in the lodge and mid-day meals are served in the field, streamside or you may return to the lodge for lunch if you like. Regardless, with the fishing virtually within a rifle shot of the lodge, your fishing days are full days – pace yourself.