Alaska’s vast landscape is home to some of the most productive and scenic freshwater fisheries in the world. Combination packages in Alaska give anglers the ability to experience different regions, accommodations, and angling scenarios in one seamless trip. These itineraries not only maximize the value of long travel days but also showcase the best of what Alaska has to offer in terms of both fishing and wilderness.
Why A Combo Trip?
Alaska is huge (more than double that of the 2nd largest state -- Texas), and no single lodge or location captures the full scope of what makes the state so special. By combining two distinct destinations, anglers can enjoy a greater variety of fisheries, species, and experiences. A trip that pairs a classic lodge experience in the greater Bristol Bay region with a stay at Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, for example, offers the best of Alaska’s trophy rainbow trout waters and Pacific salmon runs alongside luxury accommodations, heli-fishing opportunities, and a true wilderness setting. Likewise, combining Chelatna Lake Lodge with Lake Clark Lodge highlights two sister operations that showcase diverse fishing opportunities, spectacular scenery, and top-tier lodge experiences that are also well-suited for families and non-anglers alike.
Who Is This Trip For?
An Alaska combo trip is great for anyone, but especially for travelers who wants to maximize variety and enjoy two distinctly different Alaskan adventures in one trip. They are also well-suited for couples or families thanks to the wide array of non-angling activities such as wildlife viewing, hiking, and sightseeing that can easily be built into the itinerary.
Fishing Details
It is important to note that anglers can begin or end their trip at a number of lodges in the Bristol Bay region, and trip lengths are customizable based on availability.
In Bristol Bay, anglers target rainbow trout, Arctic char, Dolly Varden, and all five species of Pacific salmon depending on the season. These rivers are famed for their productivity and offer classic fishing opportunities ranging from swinging flies on broad runs to sight fishing with mouse patterns and dry flies. Pairing this with Tordrillo Mountain Lodge adds a completely different dimension—remote heli-accessed fisheries in the Alaska Range where anglers can stalk trout and salmon in pristine, untouched waters, with the added comfort of one of Alaska’s premier adventure lodges.
For those combining Chelatna Lake Lodge with Lake Clark Lodge, the fishing centers around wild rainbow trout, Arctic grayling, and seasonal salmon runs in watersheds that see very little angling pressure. Chelatna offers excellent lake and river fishing in a peaceful, remote setting, while Lake Clark Lodge provides access to one of Alaska’s most beautiful national parks. Both of these destinations offer exceptional opportunities for both dedicated anglers and non-anglers, with an abundance of outdoor opportunities outside of their top-rate fishing programs.
Sample Itinerary:
Option 1: Kulik Lodge + Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
- Day 1: Arrive in Anchorage, take a charter flight to Kulik Lodge.
- Days 2–5: Full fishing days on the Kulik River and surrounding Bristol Bay waters.
- Day 6: Fly back to Anchorage, transfer to Tordrillo Mountain Lodge.
- Days 7–8: Heli-fishing and wilderness fishing in the Alaska Range.
- Day 9: Return to Anchorage, depart.
Option 2: Chelatna Lake Lodge + Lake Clark Lodge
- Day 1: Arrive Anchorage, overnight.
- Day 2: Charter to Chelatna Lake Lodge, afternoon fishing.
- Days 3–4: Full days fishing Chelatna’s waters for trout, grayling, and salmon.
- Day 5: Transfer to Lake Clark Lodge, settle in.
- Days 6–7: Fish Lake Clark’s surrounding rivers and lakes, with optional non-angling excursions.
- Day 8: Return to Anchorage, depart.
Due to the custom nature of combination packages, rates and inclusions/exclusions vary by programs and length of stay. If you would like to learn more, Please Contact Yellow Dog for details.
Helpful Content:
- Watch Now: Gear & Equipment Videos for Alaska
- Alaska Fly Fishing Trips by the Seasons
- The Top Alaska Fly Out Fishing Lodges
- 5 Luxury Fly Fishing Lodges in Alaska
- Alaska Fly Fishing Gear Guide: Everything You Need
- Tordrillo Mountain Lodge Trip Report
- Waypoints Podcast: CAMILLE EGDORF: Alaska Trip Planning and How To Do It Right
