Fly Fishing in Alaska

Alaska is known for being extremely cold and being covered in snow year around. One thing that Alaska is not known for, is it's fly fishing excursions. Alaska is home to some of the most amazing lodges that help you get your fly fishing basics to a tee. The lodges will not only help you learn the basics, but provide packages for an exclusive trip of fly fishing. Some of the best known lodges in Alaska will help make your fly fishing experience a memorable one.

Ultima Thule Lodge located in Wrangell-St.Elias National Park, is a lodge thats known for it's knowledgeable staff, exceptional service and experienced pilots that will help charter you to your fly fishing excursion. The lodge was featured in National Geographics Ultimate Alaska issue and can help you arrange any type of fishing day trip you wish. The best place to fly fish around this lodge is in Moose Valley. The pilots will take you here and teach you the basics of what you're actually doing. If fly fishing isn't' what you had in mind, be sure to arrange another fishing trip with the front desk staff. They'll be able to tell you what's around besides fly fishing. By offering these alternative trips and activities, this lodge helps set itself from all other lodges. Besides having a knowledgeable staff about Alaska, the lodge is very comfortable and cozy for the cold nights in Alaska. This lodge is great for families or individuals just wanting to get away.

Sadie Cove Wilderness Lodge sits right in the middle of Kachemak Bay, which is known for it's fishing. This lodge sets itself apart from being the only green lodge in the area by using solar power, wind, and hydro. This lodge will help accommodate to every guest from planning customized trips of fly fishing, on-site sauna, and an in-house chef. This lodge has also been featured in National Geographic, but also on ESPN for it's fly fishing, the Discovery channel for its location, and Forbes Traveler. This lodge features it all including packages which help cut costs a bit. A basic Sadie Cover package will consists of 3 meals during the day, your own private cabin, and fishing equipment for only $400 a night per adult. This lodge offers it's beautiful scenery and accommodates to every guests needs.

If you're most concerned about fly fishing and really camping in the outdoors, then Drifters Lodge on the Kenai River is the place you'll want to stay. The best time to book your stay here is during the fall when the trout are at their peak. The lodge will also help with booking your fly fishing trip. They'll arrange for a guide to help you pick the perfect flies, perfect your casting technique, and take you to the most predominate places to catch fish like rainbow trout, Alaska salmon, and Dolly Varden trout. This lodge has also been featured in National Geographic for it's down to earth lodging experience and also Time Magazine. This is a great place to stay for those who are wanting to fly fish.

Alaska is a large state with plenty of great fishing lodges. Each lodge has their own knowledgeable staff to help make your fly fishing experience all the better.