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Kvichak River Fly In Fishing Lodge Bristol Bay Alaska
Kvichak River Fly In Fishing Lodge Bristol Bay, Alaska
 The 2012 fishing season is approaching quickly and the Kvichak Lodge is accepting reservations now. Call now for availability as our lodge is designed to exclusively cater to smaller groups of people. Fishing this year was nothing short of spectacular and if you didn't make it out we really are hoping to be seeing you next summer.
The Kvichak Lodge is located approximately 240 miles southwest of Anchorage in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska, home to the world's largest sockeye salmon run, trophy class rainbow trout, coho salmon, chums, kings, pinks, arctic char, pike, grayling and dolly varden in addition to experiencing indescribable beauty in one of the most pristine regions in the state. The lodge is situated about one half mile from the mouth of Lake Illiamna on 12 acres of Kvichak River waterfront. Our lodge was the first lodge built and in operation on the Kvichak River, giving us one of the best locations for convenience to the community as well as easy access to the best spots on the river.
 The Kvichak Lodge can accommodate up to 12 people in private and semi-private rooms, giving us the opportunity to treat guests individually and offer a homey and comfortable atmosphere for you to relax, unwind and have the time of your life. The staff at the Kvichak lodge work round the clock to ensure all of your needs are taken care of and every detail is attended to including gourmet cuisine, satellite tv, satellite internet, satellite phone service, housekeeping and laundry services. When you come to stay with us at the Kvichak Lodge you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend.
The living room, bar, dining room, sunroom, deck and all bedrooms upstairs overlook the breathtaking beauty of the Kvichak River. When you come to the Kvichak Lodge you will fly from Anchorage on a charter flight to the friendly Alaskan village of Lguigig. Once there you will be met at the airstrip by our experienced staff to assist you with your luggage, and then taken down to the boat landing where a five minute trip across the Kvichak River to the lodge in our 22' canopied jet boat is the beginning of the fishing trip of your dreams.
 In addition to offering world class fishing the Kvichak Lodge is proud to offer other unique Alaskan experiences. Katmai National Park is located approximately 50 miles from our lodge and fly out bear viewing trips at the world famous Brooks Falls is a favorite activity for our guests. For the individual who is interested in day trips our guides are happy to do a float trip down one of the tributaries or adjoining streams so that you can enjoy both a float fishing adventure as well as bear viewing.
Our guides are the best in the business. We are proud to state that we have almost 55 years of combined experience with our guides to ensure that your experience with us is unique. We work to make sure that each of our guest's individual fishing needs are paired with the person who has the most expertise in that specific field, whether it be fly fishing for rainbows, trolling for silvers or casting off a secluded island for the monster king that you would like to see hanging on your office wall. Our partnerships with local businesses for taxidermy services, smoking / curing of catch or shipping your fish home fresh are unparalleled in the business.
Kvichak River Fly In Fishing
 The Kvichak Lodge is located approximately 240 miles southwest of Anchorage in southwestern Alaska. The lodge is situated about one half mile from the mouth of Lake Illiamna on 12 acres adjoining the Kvichak River. Lake Illiamna is Alaska's largest lake being approximately 50 miles wide and 100 miles long. This is the only designated Trophy Rainbow Trout region in Alaska. The area is accessible only by plane. To reach us, plan on flying to Anchorage, Alaska. There are several airlines who fly from the mainland U.S. to Anchorage: United, American, Delta, Continental and Alaska Airlines. From Anchorage, you take a charter plane directly to the landing strip at Igiugig, which is one-half mile from the Kvichak Lodge. Once you arrive at Igiugig, our 22' canopied in-board jet boat will ferry you across river to the Lodge.
Kvichak River Bristol Bay Fishing
 Rainbow Trout: Rainbows in Alaska naturally occur up to 24 pounds or better in the Iliamna, Bristol Bay drainages. Rainbows are caught June through September. Due to the distraction by millions of Salmon, most serious Rainbow Trout anglers prefer fishing before and after the heavy Salmon runs (June and September). The Kvichak River is home to the largest Rainbow Trout in the State of Alaska. The Current Kvichak Lodge trout record is 23.3 pounds caught in September of 99.
Arctic Grayling: Grayling are God's gift to entry level fly rodders and light tackle fanatics. They're thick in nearby streams and will attack a fly all season long and in the worst of weather. Most Grayling average 10 to 14 inches with trophies measuring 21 inches and weighing 4 pounds. Their reputation as a sport fish is in their susceptibility to dry flies and the gracefulness in which they take.
Arctic Char: Char are commonly associated with the Dolley Varden since they are biologically the same, averaging between 2 to 8 pounds with a maximum of 20 pounds. Very hard fighters for its size, the beautiful orange colored markings have always been admired by anglers. Char are abundant in most waters in Alaska that have heavy salmon runs. Char are not shy of salmon and will feed among them on any tempting fly that passes.
Chinook (King) Salmon: The largest of the Pacific Salmon, Kings are the first to return to their birth place to spawn and die. Adults weigh from 15 to 60 pounds but expect those in the 25 to 50 pound class to give you a most sensational challenge on rod and reel. Mid June to late July ensure King Salmon fishing on the Nushagak River by flyout only.
Red (Sockeye) Salmon: These salmon enter the Bristol Bay and Iliamna drainages by the millions in late June and early July, and for the first few weeks that they are in fresh water, they can put up a fight equal to a Rainbow, but by the time fall arrives, their eggs and their decomposing bodies (imitated by the carcass flies) will the main part of the trout diet. The Kvichak River is historcally the largest Sockey Salmon run in the world.
Chum (Dog) Salmon: Average 8 to 12 pounds and though not considered an aggressive fighter as the other species, it does have a keen appetite for the streamer flies and lures. There is as much respect for his fighting endurance as for any other salmon. Run is between August and September.
Pink (Humpy) Salmon: Smallest of the Pacific Salmon, averaging between 3 and 5 pounds, arrive in mid-July and August. What Pinks lack in size, they make up for in aggressiveness and non-stop action. They are excellent sport on smaller rods. However, these fish only return during even number years to spawn.
Silver (Coho) Salmon: Fishing for Silvers is best during August and September. Most of the the Mighty Cohos's are weighing between 8 and 12 pounds.
Northern Pike: Northers are the freshwater parainas of Alaska. Poor fighters, but their strike is vicious, they're usually big and hit anything that moves! Pike reach 15 pounds and measure 35 inches in Alaska Waters.
We furnish all lures, flies, swivels, sinkers, rods and reels; however, you can bring your own tackle or favorite rod and reel. We suggest you bring a warm jacket, good rain gear and waders. Normal excursions are two fishermen per guide. Our guides have several years of experience to ensure you have a Kvichak River fly In fishing lodge Bristol Bay Alaska adventure that you will always remember.
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