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Of all the attributes that make Royal Coachman Lodge attractive, none are so obvious as their location, and the quality of their staff. The lodge itself is located on the banks of a wilderness river in the remote Togiak/Tikchik region of Alaska, an area where lodges are few and far between, and most of the (more…)

Royal Wolf Lodge is, arguably, the finest trophy trout fishing lodge in Bristol Bay. They really have little interest in fishing for salmon (though many of the streams they frequent are full of them); their program is built completely around the huge rainbows that frequent the streams surrounding this wilderness oasis. If you were to (more…)

We all dream, I think, of being the first to discover a remote Alaskan river, a stream so far off the charts, it has only been acknowledged, vaguely, by a few intrepid explorers. A river so distant that even its actual name is in question. How amazing to be among the first human beings ever (more…)

For the hardcore fly-rodder that wants immediate access to some of the best swung-fly water on this storied Alaskan river, Hoodoo’s small lodge fits the bill. Hoodoo Lodge’s small outpost lodge on Sandy River is custom-tailored for the serious king salmon and steelhead angler who values swing fishing for dime-bright fish over fancy accommodations. With (more…)

“Affordable, no frills, wilderness Silver salmon fishing” would well describe this wonderful operation near Cordova, Alaska. Custom made for the self-sufficient salmon angler that values numbers of big, bright silver salmon in a wilderness setting more than creature comforts and high-end amenities. Easy to access via two relatively short flights from Anchorage, this lodge has (more…)

Mike Gorton’s remote outpost camp on the Goodnews River has been popular with hardcore anglers for decades. This midrange-sized river is far enough off the beaten track so as to have very few free floaters, meaning most of the many miles of river “belong” to Mike’s guests for the week they will be there. The (more…)

The “Nush” is a fish bum’s dream come true. Rise as early or late as you please ’cause there’s no competition to race to the pool. Fish hard all day on 50 miles of accessible river, come back to camp and recharge with a hearty meal and a few fish stories. Then head to the (more…)

Dave Duncan & Sons is a family-owned and operated business that specializes in remote wilderness Base Camps – we represent their two operations on the Kanektok River, the Upper River Base Camp and the Lower River Base Camp. Their family has more than one hundred years of combined experience guiding and supporting fishermen in Alaska’s (more…)

The float is based on the Kanektok River, which flows directly into Kuskokwim Bay. Famous for its beautifully-marked “Leopard” rainbows, the river also hosts superb runs of all 5 species of Pacific salmon, as well as sea run dolly varden and resident grayling. The river is the perfect size – small enough to wade effectively (more…)

Located right on the banks of the famed Copper River near Iliamna, Alaska, this is, arguably, the most beautiful location and one of the finer fishing locations for rainbow trout in our 49th state. It is Alaska the way most anglers imagine it to be — a shallow, crystal clear stream, alive with trout and (more…)