Alaska Wilderness Lodge Fishing Vacation Lake Iliamna Salmon and Rainbow Trout.

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Welcome to Rainbow Point Lodge

Welcome to Alaska's Rainbow Point Lodge. Strategically located in Bristol Bay on the shore's of Intricate Bay Lake Iliamna. This is the premier fishing destination in Alaska. We fish world renowned rivers like the Copper, Gibraltar, Moraine, American, Kamishak and other secret streams and lakes. For native trophy rainbows, arctic char, grayling, salmon, pike, and lake trout. This area is the only designated trophy rainbow trout area in Alaska and is host to the largest run of salmon in the world.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Iliamna region of Alaska is home to largest, most aggressive rainbows in North America - the famous and incredibly beautiful "leopard bows." While there are a number of fine lodges scattered throughout this area, none that offer the intimate, personal, and quality experience found at Alaska's Rainbow Point Lodge. With a great team of guides, an extremely customer-oriented staff, and access to a huge selection of area rivers, Rainbow Point is among the very best small-lodge operations in all of Alaska. This is the perfect base of operations for single anglers, couples, or small groups, with a group of 6-8 having the ability to book the lodge exclusively. The rainbow trout that call this area home are some of the largest trout found anywhere in the world. Their size and aggressiveness are the reason that the nearby Copper River (the lodge's "home river") was the first river in the state to be designated a "fly fishing, catch and release only, trophy rainbow river." It is this designation that has kept the fishing so spectacular.

Alaska Wilderness Fishing

Most of the fishing out of Alaska Rainbow Point Lodge is done on the lodge's "home waters" - the Upper and Lower sections of the Copper River, and the Gibraltar River. With the use of the lodge's Cessna 206 float plane, you can also access rivers that include the New Halen, Talarik, Kvichak, Nushagak, Mulchatna, Moraine, Funnel, Battle, American, Kamishak, Amakadori, and the "Cone."

During the trophy trout fishing seasons (late spring and fall) guests come from around the globe to fish for trophy native rainbows in an unspoiled setting. During the summer and throughout the fall, the salmon provide a tremendous food source for these trophy fish, and the fishing is outstanding.

• JUNE – Early season conditions can vary at this time depending on the “size” of the previous winter. A big snow pack produces high water, while a light snow pack means low, clear conditions. Either way, this is a great time to target rainbows in the Illiamna region. Coming out of their winter dormancy and spawning period, the rainbows are awake and on the feed.

• JULY – One of the largest sockeye salmon runs found anywhere in the world occurs in this region in July and early Augut. The sockeye salmon – rated by many anglers as the strongest salmon pound for pound – will make for countless fish fighting memories. The nymph and streamer fishing for rainbows is decent during this month, with many of the larger fish taken on bugger and sculpin patterns.

• AUGUST – The month when the rainbow feeding frenzy begins! The sockeye are beginning to spawn, leaving a scent in the water that ignites the voracious appetite of the rainbow trout. As the spawning continues throughout the month, more and more food is in the river. The big rainbows from Lake Illiamna will continue to stack up in area rivers, offering anglers the best chance of the year for a true trophy. This is also silver salmon time, with the run beginning in early August and finishing in September.


• SEPTEMBER – Probably the best month in all of Alaska to really go after trohpy trout. While the weather can at times be challenging, this is when the largest numbers of big lake rainbows come in to area rivers. The fish have been feeding throughout the summer months, and they know this is their last chance to pack on weight for the long winter ahead. The rainbows are still extremely aggressive on salmon eggs and will chase a flesh fly with reckless abandon. The fish know that winter is near, and they will not hesitate to gorge themselves on anything that passes in front of them.

Experience world class sport fishing in the heart of some of the most breathtaking scenery Alaska has to offer. This area includes world renowned rivers like the Copper, Gibraltar, New Halen, Talarik, Kvichak, Nushagak, Mulchatna, Moraine, Funnel, Battle, American, Kamishak, Amakadori and the "Cone," to name just a few.

During our trophy trout fishing seasons (Spring and Fall), guests come from around the globe to fish for monster rainbows that exceed 17 pounds. Keep in mind that these are native rainbows in an unspoiled setting, just like nature intended. During late Summer and through the Fall fisheries, the salmon provide a tremendous food source for the trophy Rainbows, Arctic Char, Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling and Dolly Varden.

Our lakes, streams, rivers, scenery and wildlife have been documented in major outdoor magazines, books and television fishing programs as one of the most spectacular vacation destinations.

Alaska's Rainbow Point Lodge

ACCOMMODATIONS

Rainbow Point Lodge is very different from the larger, commerical lodges in that it is a very small, personable operation. A visit to the lodge feels as much like a stay at a good friends log cabin retreat as it does a stay at a professional fishing operation. Because AKRPL is so small and personable, you will enjoy an unrivaled standard of personal service and attention throughout the duration of your trip. All the amenities you'd expect in a fine hotel or lodge are here - electricity, heat, hot water and daily maid service.

The lodge features spacious bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting and private baths. In the comfortable dining room you will enjoy delicious meals prepared to perfection by the full time, professional chef. If you have any special dietary needs, just let us know before your arrival and we will be sure to make the proper arrangements. Each evening you will also enjoy hot hors d'oeuvres in the living room, with a magnificent view of the sun setting over Lake Illiamna.
We offer the finest accommodations available. Relax in the main lodge with your friends as your mind retraces the day's adventures. Mark and Brad would like to introduce you to the mystical land of Alaska - a place where modern man is still able to step back in time and experience the rugged, awesome beauty of prestigious mountain peaks separated by rivers and streams.

All the amenities you'd expect in a fine hotel are here - electricity, heat, hot water and daily maid service.

Spacious master bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting and private baths offer the utmost in comfort and convenience. After an exciting day of fishing or sightseeing a good nights rest in our comfortable bedrooms is hard to beat.