Intricate Bay Lodge

How To Get There
Your trip starts upon arrival at Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC). Several major airlines serve Alaska from the Lower 48 with connections direct to Anchorage. It is recommended that all anglers spend their first evening in Anchorage (Yellow Dog can assist with hotel recommendations). From Anchorage, you will fly to Iliamna, Alaska (ILI) with a domestic airline such as Iliamna Air Taxi or Lake Clark Air, which service Iliamna daily and have multiple flights each day throughout the summer.

Arrival and Departure Details/Times
Guests stay overnight in Anchorage the day before your trip begins and connect to Iliamna the following morning. Connections can be made through domestic airlines such as Iliamna Air Taxi or Lake Clark Air. Any arrival or departure times into Iliamna can be accommodated on your pre-arranged arrival and departure days.

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
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– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership 

General Information
The fishing program at Intricate Bay and the diversity of scenarios available rivals that of any lodge in Alaska. Not only does the lodge have some incredible home water fishing opportunities on the Copper and Gibraltar Rivers, but also has the ability to fly anglers into some of the most renowned and famous watersheds in the Bristol Bay region.

The home water fishing on the Copper River is home to one of the largest salmon runs anywhere in Alaska, in addition to incredible trout fishing for rainbows, Arctic char, and Dolly Varden. Intricate Bay does accesses the Copper River by jet boat, but will also fly anglers upstream and deploy rafts to float higher sections of the river. Intricate Bay is one of the only lodges within the area with access to the upper stretches of the Copper, which is not only loaded with great fishing but also spectacular scenery. When not fishing the home water opportunities, Intricate Bay will also fly anglers to other renowned rivers including the Kvichak, Moraine, Funnel, Battle, Talarik, and many others utilizing jet boats, rafts, and wade fishing. The options at Intricate Bay are endless, and the pilots and guides will work with each angler to deliver the ideal scenarios they are looking to experience during their stay.

Boats and Equipment
A De Havilland Beaver and Cessna 206 are the main aircraft that fly anglers to different locations each day during their stay. Intricate Bay also utilizes a fleet of cached jet boats and rafts throughout the region to access the different fisheries each day. Anglers are welcome to bring all of their own fishing gear during their stay, but Intricate Bay Lodge can also outfit all guests with any equipment needs during their stay. All flies and terminal tackle are included in all fishing packages.

2023 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 based on double occupancy. Intricate Bay Lodge operates on a Saturday – Friday itinerary.

-Fly-Out Package (6 nights lodging/5.5 days guided fishing; five fly out days)  = $10,250.00 per person
-Combination Package (6 nights lodging/5.5 days guided fishing; three fly out days)  = $8,750.00 per person *available in June, July, and late September only

What’s Included:

• Round-trip air transportation from Iliamna to Intricate Bay Lodge
• All accommodations at the lodge are based on double occupancy
• All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
• Guided fishing each day (two anglers per guide)
• Use of kayaks, paddleboards, and non-angling equipment
• Use of lodge aircraft, boats, and equipment as specified in your package
• Fishing tackle, flies, lures, and tippet

What’s Not Included:

• Airfare to Anchorage, Alaska (ANC) and Iliamna, Alaska (ILI)
• Alaska fishing license and king salmon stamps
• Meals and lodging in Anchorage
• Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
• Hard liquor (bring your own)

Intricate Bay Lodge (Lake Iliamna, Alaska)
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, 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 cancellation fee charged by the lodge and 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 these Alaska packages.

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Payment Terms For All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings
In order to lock in your trip reservation, we ask that you please remit payment at the time of receipt of invoice. For your convenience, Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a direct and secure ACH platform – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Note that all Yellow Dog invoices include a live link that takes you directly to the Yellow Dog ACH platform for fast and easy payment. For open and existing invoices with a remaining balance, payment reminders also include this easy link to the ACH page.

Other customary forms of payment that are accepted are checks or wire transfers. If you would like to pay in a different way or have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (888) 777-5060 or (406) 585-8667. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Beginning September 1st, 2020, Yellow Dog will apply a 3% convenience fee for all credit card transactions.

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures Standard Forms For Payment

• ACH online payments (for US banking institutions only).
• Traditional checks (sent via mail)
• Electronic wire payments (client is responsible for any wiring fees)

*Please contact us if you prefer or require a different payment option. Convenience fees may apply for other payment methods.

**Please be aware that the ACH platform is only available for US financial institutions and bank accounts. International payments can be made via wire or with a credit card.

“Great accommodations, great food, great people, great bear experiences, and great fishing was the icing on the cake. Intricate Bay was the quintessential Alaskan fishing adventure.” – Bryan K.
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“The trip was outstanding. Hard to believe we have so much fun in pretty bad weather conditions. The Intricate Bay staff was just amazing. Brian is a great guy, and very available, helpful, and friendly. The fishing was fantastic! The lodge was great looking and as clean as can be. Better mattress than I have at home… I must get a new mattress… Big Thanks to Camille and Yellow dog for steering us in the right direction, and organizing an amazing trip. Will certainly be using Yellow dog again, and hopefully will be back at Intricate Bay in the near future.” – Tim A.
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“The lodge was gorgeous, the food was out-of-this-world fantastic, and Brian and his whole staff worked to make the week a great experience for fishing. It was absolutely wonderful.” – Bill C.
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“I have been to 4 different Bristol Bay lodges, and this is my favorite. Small, friendly but extremely well run and organized. The location made for short fly outs with great boat accessible options in case of bad weather. Kevin (chef) excellent as well. Move this one to the top of the recommended list!” – David B.
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“This was my first time seeing Alaska, and my first fly fishing destination trip. The entire experience surpassed every expectation and a lifetime of anticipation. It was an amazing adventure that was truly unforgettable. I honestly can’t imagine how it could have been any better. The lodge, staff, guides, and service was exceptional. I hope to return and share this experience with more of my friends and family. Thank You Yellow Dog! Thank You Intricate Bay!” – Travis B.