Our assortment of Alaskan Lodges focuses on both the traditional fly-out experiences as well as some super remote fixed camps and lodges. While every lodge of course has its own unique program and style, all of the top fly-out lodges in Alaska provide guests with opportunities to see and experience the most comprehensive and diverse geography, species, fishing style, types of rivers, non-fishing activities and wildlife. Having your own private aircraft, guides and lodge resources beckons anglers of all skill levels, age and stage. While the foundation of the trip is certainly oriented around fishing, there is no better way to “see and do” Alaska than on a fly out trip. Choosing a particular lodge to visit (and when) really comes down to your group’s dynamics, fishing goals, and targeted species. Our catalog of fly out programs is extensive, and with enough notice we can find the right lodge for you and your group.
Alaska is home to the world’s largest rainbow trout, five species of Pacific salmon, char, dolly varden, grayling, sheefish, northern pike, and more. Of all the fly fishing destinations on the planet, Alaska more or less guarantees a bend in the rod for all.
In addition to the fly-out lodges, we also represent a few fix lodge operations with a little more of a focused niche. From the budget friendly / absolute middle of nowhere Aniak River Lodge to the super high-end lodge at Alaska Steelhead Company; we have all the bases covered when you are ready to gear up and explore America’s last frontier.
Alaska Rainbow Lodge
Alaska Rainbow Lodge is one of the most tenured and one of Tailwaters Travel’s go-to fly out programs for dozens of our clients and friends. Perfectly located in the heart of Bristol Bay and Katmai’s great fishing for all species, ARL also offers the perfect Alaskan fly-out lodge experience with wonderful people.
Rapids camp lodge
Rapids Camp Lodge is one of our most popular Alaskan fly-out fishing lodges. It is located upriver from King Salmon on the Naknek River, in the Bristol Bay area. The rivers & streams in the area are world renowned for their runs of wild Pacific salmon and thriving resident populations of rainbows, arctic char, arctic grayling, northern pike, lake trout & dolly varden.
Royal Coachman Lodge
Royal Coachman’s laid back and flexible fishing program welcomes anglers of all skill levels, genders and fishing preferences. RCL is the perfect lodge to consider for folks who are looking for a fly out operation with a small lodge and un-crowded Alaskan fishing . . . both are very rare these days! RCL has a loyal return clientele that makes openings hard to come by, so plan to book far in advance.
Bristol Bay Lodge
Bristol Bay Lodge is one of Alaska’s premier world-class wilderness fishing lodges. Strategically located in the heart of America’s largest state park, Bristol Bay Lodge has the distinct advantage of being utterly surrounded by pristine wilderness and dozens of spectacular fisheries. The lodge’s proximity to the watersheds within Wood-TikChik Park and Togiak National Wildlife Refuge means more fishing and less travel time, with flights averaging only 30 minutes.
Royal wolf lodge
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 design the perfect trophy trout lodge, you could do no better than Royal Wolf Lodge. Located in the center of Katmai National Park – the floatplane flights to most of their targeted streams are only 10-15 minutes in length. They are the epicenter of Alaska’s revered monster trout region
Iliamna River Lodge
Hop on a float plane each morning to a new destination in remote Alaska, and come home to a five-star lodge experience complete with a hot tub right on the river, sauna, fine dining, and luxurious guest cabins accommodating eight to ten guests per week. Perfect also for families and non-anglers, the lodge offers several ecotourism activities to entertain everyone.
Rainbow River Lodge
Situated adjacent to the world-famous Copper River, the first designated “fly fishing only” trout stream in the area, Rainbow River Lodge (named for their home river’s nickname, the “Rainbow River”) is an Alaska fly-out institution accommodating up to fourteen guests per week. With its prime location, anglers can fly out to fishing waters in every direction with comfortable flight times.
The Rock at Talarik
If you are after monster trophy rainbows without the frills of a full lodge experience, The Rock is for you. As the only lodge on the Lower Talarik, guests at The Rock can access fishing waters normally out of reach for traditional fly-out lodges on one of the most competitive rivers in the Lake Iliamna watershed. If you ask any guide in the area where they would want to fish, this would be it.
Fish and Float
For the adventure-driven angler, Fish and Float offers custom and exclusive wilderness expeditions on some of the most pristine and productive trout streams in the area. And it won’t break the bank. Anglers are flown and dropped at their chosen river with gear and supplies, watch the float plane fly away, and begin their week’s fishing excursion on their own schedule.
Aniak River Lodge
Looking for the no frills old school Alaskan wilderness experience? Look no further than the Aniak. No other people, planes or boats are here in this long lost corner of Alaska. It is just you and the small group of guests in the absolute middle of nowhere. Guests stay in a plush tent camp and experience a true multi-species experience for all the Alaskan species - including arguably the best mouse fishing for trophy trout on the planet.
Alaska Steelhead Co.
At ASC guests have the chance to chase fresh steelhead flowing into the many river systems on the Kenai Peninsula. While traditional steelhead camps are known for long days on the water with little success and rustic accommodations, the Alaska Steelhead Company combines a luxurious lodge, 5-star dining, and stunning accommodations…. As well as opportunities for trophy trout, char, and salmon.
Lodge at 58 North
Situated on a bluff overlooking the Naknek River, guests can expect a high-end, luxurious Alaska adventure experience. Known for its monster rainbows and runs of all five species of Pacific Salmon, the Naknek is the place to chase your trophy fish. Guests can also fly out to dozens of productive fishing water within reasonable flight time.