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Copper River Lodge
Copper River Alaska LodgeThe Copper River is a classic trout stream packed with long dry fly glides, deep winding pools studded with boulders, faster riffles, and deep undercut banks just begging for a mouse fly......

The Copper River is one of the premier wild rainbow rivers in Alaska and is designated by the state as a trophy rainbow river, therefore only allowing fly fishing and strict catch and release ethics. These designations have kept the fishing outstanding over the years and for the future. 

The Fishing

Copper River Lodge Alaska Fly FishingBy being a tributary of Lake Iliamna, the Copper receives an abundance of sockeye salmon which are the lifeblood of the local ecosystem. The sockeyes are the fuel for the wildlife, namely the bears, but more importantly for the fly angler and  the incredible Rainbow Trout population. One can find rainbows throughout the fishing season even before the salmon enter the river. During this early season you can expect to catch fish on streamers, nymphs, and dries! Once the salmon enter the river and begin their spawning ritual the food source for the rainbows becomes pretty much eggs and flesh. An Alaskan rainbow never forgets how to eat a sculpin or a mouse but from August on the main item on the menu is eggs so expect using multiple egg patterns and catching lots of fish!

The Copper River Rainbows are some of the largest in Alaska, and are the reason the Copper was the first river in the state designated a fly fishing, catch and release only, trophy rainbow river. It is this designation that has kept the fishing so spectacular. 


Unlike other tundra rivers in Alaska that offer large trout, the Copper runs through a scenic river valley lined with groves of cottonwood, spruce, and birch.  Aside from helping make it one of the most gorgeous rivers in the state, these trees offer the fly fishermen refuge from the relentless northern winds. 

Probably one of the nicest surprises for anglers visiting the Copper is the river's size and wade ability. Fishermen of any age or skill that desire the solitude of the river rather than the tutelage of the guide can comfortably and successfully fish on their own.

We understand that flexibility is the key to any vacation. If you want to sleep in and fish a little later, or see another stretch of river, your yearnings will never be far from reality. 

The level of experience of the guide service is very extensive with many of the guides coming from destinations as far away as Mongolia, South American, Russia, and of course, throughout Alaska.  Their experience insures you’ll receive the finest instruction and river knowledge available. Whether you are interested in learning to double haul, or in presenting a dry fly in a tricky lie, they will always be qualified and ready to help.

Accommodations

Copper River Lodge Alaska Fly Fishing

The Copper River Lodge is a small lodge that caters to only six people per week. This ensures personal service, and a relaxing atmosphere that is hard to find in the larger lodges of Alaska. You'll find the staff to be very experienced, polite and professional. From your arrival on the dock until your departure, you will enjoy an unrivaled standard of personal service.

Gourmet food is served that will leave nothing to be desired. Fresh baked bread, pastries, and rolls complement meals created by Copper River Lodge's professional kitchen staff. If there is something you crave, or if you have dietary restrictions you will be accommodated at Copper River Lodge.
Copper River Lodge Details
  • LIVE HELP!
  • RATES

    Rates at Copper River Lodge

    • Week Package (6 Nights / 7 Days): $4,400 per person.
    During your week we also offer fly-out fishing excursions at an additional cost. We can not guarantee that fly outs will be available on short notice,  although they often are. If you know you would like to try a fly out while you are at the lodge,  we can make a reservation for you.

    Please make your reservation as soon as possible. You will need a minimum of three clients to do a fly out. Rates vary depending on group size and destination. Please call us at 877-311-8359 or e-mail us for more information on fly outs.
  • WHAT'S INCLUDED
    What's Included at Copper River Lodge
    • All Meals
    • Accommodations
    • Guiding
    • Float Plane Transportation between Iliamna and the Lodge
    • Flies
    • Local and State Taxes
  • WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

    What's Not Included at Copper River Lodge

    • Fishing License
    • Alcoholic beverages are not sold at the lodge. Copper River Lodge is located near an Iliamna village which is a "damp" village. Therefore they are not allowed to sell alcohol. If you would like to place an order and have it shipped out for your week, please call us at 877-311-8359 or e-mail us and we can send you an order form and instructions on how to order and legally ship alcohol to the lodge from an Anchorage liquor store. Please give us at least two months advance notice. If you have a small order we encourage that you bring it with you from Anchorage.
  • TRAVEL INFORMATION

    Travel Information for Alaska Copper River Lodge

    Fly into Anchorage:

    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.

    Anchorage is often called the "air crossroads of the world" due to its strategic location between major population centers in North America, Europe and Asia. So we are accessible to fishermen world wide.

    Fly to Rainbow Copper River Lodge:

    Rainbow Point Lodge lies 220 miles southwest of Anchorage Alaska on the shores of Lake Iliamna. To reach the lodge, you must first fly to Anchorage. From there you fly to the village of Iliamna where our pilot will meet you for the floatplane flight to the lodge.
     
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS
    Terms and Conditions at Copper River Lodge

    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,
    • A 50% deposit per person is required to secure a fishing reservation. Deposits will be refunded if written cancellation is received before January 1 of the same year as the reservation. 
    • Deposits and all other payments are forfeited in full unless a replacement angler is found. Refund of the payments will equal the value of the replacement booking (example: if we have to discount the opening by 20%, your refund will be 80% of your payments).
    • Final payment is due 90 days prior to your arrival.
    • Castafly Travel, LLC reseves the right to charge a service fee of $100 for any changes to the reservation after initial booking.
    • Castafly Travel strongly suggests the purchase of travel insurance for trips to Royal Coachman and Copper River Lodges.
    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.

    Castafly Travel, LLC is merely an agent.

    Castafly Travel, LLC and its affiliated companies and agents act only as agents for contractors or owners and outfitters, hotels, airlines, shipowners, and charter air carriers providing means of transportation or other services. All tickets, vouchers and contracts of such hotels, airlines, outfitters, lodges, operators and owners are issued subject to any and all tariffs, terms and conditions under which such accommodations, means of transportation or other services are offered or provided, and the issuance and acceptance of any such tickets, vouchers and contracts shall be deemed to be consent to their further conditions.

    Castafly Travel, LLC and any of its affiliated or associated companies or agents shall not be or become liable or responsible in any way in connection with such hotels or lodges, means of transportation or other services, or for any loss, injury or damage to or in respect to any person or property however caused or arising out of your vacation booked through our company.

    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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