Bristol Bay Lodge

Lodging Details
Elegantly built on the shores of Lake Aleknagik, Bristol Bay Lodge provides anglers with an incredible view and accommodations to match. With eight spacious rooms in the main lodge and four private cabins, guests can be assured they’ll feel at home and have everything they could possibly need. The main lodge features a well-equipped kitchen, lounge room and fireplace, dining area, bar, library, and a stocked fly tying bench ready for anyone wishing to tie a few flies for their week of fishing. A hot tub and sauna is available for guests to use anytime throughout their stay, and makes for a great way to soak those sore muscles from a long day of fishing.

Food and Beverages
Hearty meals are a rule at Bristol Bay Lodge and anglers can expect a plethora of choices when they arrive at the dining room for an early morning meal. Breakfasts are made to order each morning with muffins, cold and hot cereals, toast, fruit, bacon, sausage, eggs, and other options available to suit each guest’s individual appetite. Lunches are prepared while on the river featuring a freshly caught fish cooked over an open fire. A sandwich bar is available at the lodge where its recommended anglers make a sandwich for a late morning or afternoon snack. After a long day on the water, appetizers and cocktails will be available in the main lodge where dinner will be served. For dinner, the lodge Chef presents anglers with two entrée choices consisting of either steak, prime rib, crab legs, halibut, fresh salmon, pork, or chicken. Bristol Bay Lodge has the ability to accommodate most dietary requests and will do everything possible to keep their guests full and happy during their week-long stay.

Typical Length of Stay
The standard package at Bristol Bay Lodge is seven (7) nights / six and a half (6.5) fishing days (Saturday to Saturday). Shorter week options are available, please contact Yellow Dog for more details.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
Birdwatching, photography, and hiking activities are limitless. Berry picking is available and is exceptionally productive from early August through the end of the season. That said, Bristol Bay Lodge is primarily a fishing-focused destination.

Internet / Communications
Wi-Fi in the camp is available for emergency use only, as service bandwidth is easily exceeded. Cell phones will not work during your week at the lodge.

How To Get There
Guests should plan their travel itinerary to arrive in Anchorage, Alaska via Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC) using one of several carriers. Bristol Bay Lodge arranges their own charter through Ace Charter Service that departs in the A.M. of your departure day. Upon arrival in Dillingham, you will be met by Bristol Bay Lodge staff.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
Anglers should arrive in Anchorage a day before their charter departs and overnight in Anchorage. On the return we recommend anglers book their return flights from Anchorage anytime after 7 P.M.

Documents Required
Photo identification is required by airlines to purchase your Alaska Fishing License. Licenses can be purchased on the first day of your trip or online before your trip by visiting this website: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Travel Arrangements
Yellow Dog provides airline reservations ad ticketing assistance through etcTravel Group, and a full-service airline logistics agent that can help book airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more. You can click here to request a quote or contact Yellow Dog for more information at 406-585-8667. etcTravel Group offers dedicated support services for all Yellow Dog clients. Service fees may apply when booking or researching tickets, and etcTravel will discuss this with you before sending quotes. 

Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
Bristol Bay Lodge has an incredibly extensive range of fishing options for any given week. Utilizing their De Havilland Beavers, BBL has access to virtually any river within the Bristol Bay region. Anglers will be assigned a new guide and destination each day, allowing guests a full and true Alaskan experience. Each evening anglers will be debriefed by their guide to ensure they know what to expect and are prepared for the upcoming day. BBL also utilizes two extremely remote outpost camps within their program, giving adventurous anglers the option to spend a night out on a section of the river with virtually zero angling pressure. This is one of the most diverse fishing programs we have seen within the entire state of Alaska. BBL takes great pride in making sure each and every angler leaves with a lasting memory of the incredible fishing experience.

Boats and Equipment
Bristol Bay Lodge utilizes a variety of high-quality jet boats and De Havilland Beaver floatplanes to access rivers and fishing areas throughout the region. It is recommended that anglers bring all of their own gear and equipment, including rods, reels, wading boots, flies, and all terminal tackle.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. All prices listed below are per person and quoted in US dollars.

2023 Rate: 7 nights / 6 days fishing (Saturday to Saturday): $13,650.00 per person

What’s Included:

• Fishing license and King Salmon Stamp
• Round-trip airfare from Anchorage to Dillingham, Alaska
• Fly-outs from lodge
• US Coast Guard and ADF&G licensed guide
• After dinner fishing (daylight permitting)
• All necessary lines and lures
• All waders, boots, rods, and reels if needed
• Professional vacuum sealing and preparation of salmon for shipping home
• Airline approved wet-lock fish box
• Meals and beverages
  
  

What’s Not Included:

• Airfare to/from Anchorage, AK (ANC)
• Purchases from Gift Shop
• Gratuities for Staff
  
  

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all lodging and fishing packages, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. For cancellations, all deposits and payments are non-refundable. In no event will the lodge or Yellow Dog be responsible for any cancellation of services or operations due to inclement weather, any event of force majeure, airline delays or flight cancellations, or any other reason beyond the control of the lodge. The lodge will not refund payments in the event of poor weather, or if arrival flights are cancelled or airline connections are missed. Additionally, the lodge and Yellow Dog are not responsible for alternative travel arrangements including flights, hotels, meals and any other expenses incurred. For all of these reasons, and because of the lodge’s no refund and no credit policy, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance and full coverage for your trip. If a cancelled package is resold by either the lodge or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a full refund will be issued minus a $100.00 per person fee charged by Yellow Dog. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. Once again, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for these Alaska packages.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT.