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Alaska Sportsman's Lodge
With annual salmon runs in the millions and Rainbow Trout in excess of thirty inches, anglers throughout the world see this area as the pinnacle of sport fishing and an honest trophy rainbow destination........

As you travel down the crystal clear Kvichak (kwee-JACK) River about four miles from the outlet of majestic Lake Iliamna, you will find The Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge nestled in the heart of the Braids atop of a high bank. Within this area, there are snow-fed streams that flow crystal clear from the mountains across the rolling tundra to the sea. The purity of this nutrient rich environment allows all of the fish inhabitants to grow to enormous size therefore giving the Kvichak trophy status for the rainbow trout population.
  • Trophy rainbow trout population - pound for pound, the best fighting sports fish in the world
  • Incredible salmon migrations right out the lodge doors
  • 30,000 sockeye salmon per hour pass by the lodge during their migration
  • Top shelf lodging and meals
The Fishing

Alaska Sportsman's Lodge Fly FishingThe Kvichak is a large, clear river located approximately 250 miles southwest of Anchorage and is the only connection between Lake Iliamna and Bristol Bay. The significance of this is that all of the millions of salmon that return each year to the Lake Iliamna drainage must pass in front of Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge which makes for some unbelievable fishing opportunities right out your front door. 
 
During June, shortly after the ice goes out of Lake Iliamna and the river, the sport fishing season in the Bristol Bay area begins. Whether you choose to fly-out or near the lodge,  there is a river and species of fish that will make any day one to remember at Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge.
 
The first part of June is excellent for exciting Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, and Northern Pike. The average Rainbow during this time is between 22 and 26 inches. Dry fly fishing is excellent.  The King salmon begin to arrive in their native rivers about June and average between 25 and 30 pounds. To really target the Kings you must fly from Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge a short distance to one of three different rivers.
 
During the end of June and through July, the Kvichak becomes the passageway for sockeye salmon to instinctively return to their spawning beds throughout the Iliamna drainage. Millions of sockeye pass right in front of The Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge each summer. At the peak of the run, there are approximately 30,000 fish per hour passing in front of the lodge. These fish are fresh in from the ocean, chrome silver and put up a spectacular fight once hooked. 
Next to arrive on the Kvichak are the silver, chum, and pink salmon and these fish show up during the beginning of August. The Silver salmon fishing is very exciting and many anglers prefer silvers to all other salmon because of their hard strikes and many long runs with spectacular tail dances along with occasionally devouring top water flies. Chum and pink salmon are two great species on a fly rod and should not be mistakenly overlooked by any angler – both species readily take a fly, fight well and most importantly are great for beginning fly rodders. 
 
Beginning in August and going through October, the rainbow Trout return to the Kvichak to stock up for the long cold winter. This is the Trophy time of the season on the river where anglers target an abundance of 28 – 30 inch and larger rainbows. These prized fish will quicken your pulse as they make run after run as you try to land one. They are pound for pound the best fighting sport fish in the world. 

Accommodations

Alaska Sportsman's Fly Fishing Lodge

Sitting on the riverbank overlooking this pristine area, The Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge consists of a 3,500 square foot solid cedar chalet style main lodge, three duplex cabins for guests, the Iliamna guest cabin, and a wood burning sauna. The lodge will accommodate 16 exclusive guests per night. Alll the cabins have hot and cold running water and 24 hour a day electrical service from a generator plant. The main lodge has a hardwood floored dining room; a comfortable living room with a fireplace, couches and rockers; a wet bar; a fly tying area; a tackle/guides room; a loft with a reading area, map room and a laundry room. The main lodge is spacious enough for all of the guests to stretch out and relax, yet it is intimate enough to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow guests and guides.
Alaska Sportsman's Lodge Details
  • LIVE HELP!
  • RATES
    Rates at Alaska Sportsman's Lodge
    • Sunday – Sunday, 7 days, 7 nights –$8,475
    • Sunday – Friday, 4.5 days of fishing, 5 nights of lodging –$6,475
    • Friday – Sunday, 2.5 days of fishing, 2 nights of lodging - $3,300
  • WHAT'S INCLUDED

    What's Included at Alaska Sportsman's Lodge

    • Airfare from Anchorage to the Lodge ($500 Value)
    • Fly-outs from the lodge.
    • US Coast Guard and ADF&G licensed guide
    • After dinner fishing (daylight permitting)
    • All necessary flies and lures
    • Professional vacuum sealing and preparation of Salmon for shipping home
    • Linens, comforter, private bathroom with hot /cold water
    • All terminal fishing gear, rods, and reels
    • Fishing license and salmon stamps
    • Meals, beverages, beer, and wine
    • Airline approved wet-lock fish box
    • Daily maid service
  • WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
    What's Not Included at Alaska Sportsman's Lodge
    • Airfare to Anchorage
    • Staff Gratuities
  • TRAVEL INFORMATION
    Travel Information for Alaska Sportsman's Lodge

    Fly into Anchorage.  An Alaska Sportsman's Lodge representative will be there to fly you to the lodge:

    Alaska is well served by a number of airlines including Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and Northwest Airlines. Flight times vary, but non stop flights to Anchorage run from over 3 hours from Seattle to over 5 hours from the Chicago or Minneapolis. For schedules please visit the individual airlines websites.
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS
    Terms and Conditions/Cancellation and Refund Policies

    Once Castafly Travel, LLC receives a deposit or final payment for any type of trip, it is anacknowledgment and agreement by the client to all Terms and Conditions and Cancellation and Refund policies:

    Non-refundable deposits and payment.

    Your payment for a trip is non-refundable, regardless of the means for payment, be it credit card, cash or check.

    Deposits

    Unless otherwise noted by the vendor,
    • 50% of the total package price per angler/trip package is due to Castafly Travel, LLC within 14 days of initial booking. This deposit will secure all reservations.
    • The balance or full payment of package price per angler/trip package is due to Castafly Travel, LLC at least 90 days before first day of scheduled trip
    • Castafly Travel, LLC reseves the right to charge a service fee of $100 for any changes to the reservation after initial booking.
    • A 50 percent deposit will ensure your reservations. The balance is required 90 days prior to your arrival. Reservations made less than 90 days in advance must be paid in full. In the event of cancellation, deposits will be refunded ONLY if space can be rebooked. Castafly Travel strongly suggests the purchase of travel insurance for trips to Alaska Sportsman’s and Beartrail Lodge.
     Cancellation and Refund Policy 

    Unless otherwised noted by the vendor,
    • All cancellations for any type of trip must be made in writing to Castafly Travel, LLC. Castafly Travel, LLC reserves the right to charge a service fee of $100 for any cancellations of any type of reservation.
    • Cancellation outside of 90 days prior to scheduled departure – 90% of deposit or payment refund or transfer of funds to another scheduled time or another angler.
    • Cancellation between 60 and 90 days prior to scheduled departure - 70% of deposit or payment refund or transfer of funds to another scheduled time or another angler.
    • Cancellation between 30 and 60 days prior to scheduled departure – 60% of deposit or payment refund or transfer of funds to another scheduled time or another angler.
    • Cancellation 30 days or less prior to scheduled departure – No refund of deposit or final payment.

    Trip cancellation insurance and evacuation insurance.

    Because your deposit and other payment is non-refundable, Castafly Travel, LLC suggests you consider trip and medical evacuation insurance. This insurance is the best way to avoid losing your deposit due to unanticipated circumstances or emergencies. Because Castafly Travel, LLC has no ability to control your deposit onceit is forwarded to the respective lodge, outfitter, etc., we have developed a relationship with Sportsman’s Travel Insurance.

    We also recommend trip evacuation/rescue insurance with Global Rescue, a medical and security evacuation service. We strongly urge to consider these types of insurance, be it with Sportsman’s Travel, Global Rescue, or some other trip and medical evacuation insurance company. A brochure for each company is included in your pre-trip planning package.

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    Itinerary alterations.

    Castafly Travel reserves the right to make such alterations in the itinerary as it deems in its discretion, necessary or desirable, to refuse to accept or retain as a member of the party any person at any time (in such case refund will be based on the actual cost of the unfinished portion of tour) and to pass on to tour clients expenditures caused by delays or offense beyond our control.

    Cancellation.

    Castafly Travel, LLC reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to departure, in which case full refund will constitute full settlement to the client.

    Prices subject to change.

    All prices are subject to change without notice.

    Baggage and personal effects.

    Baggage and personal effects, including items purchased, are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times and no member or agent of Castafly Travel, LLC or its agents, affiliated or associated companies is authorized to accept these for storage, safekeeping, or transportation
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