Alaska Sportsman's Lodge

Trip Overview
While there are literally hundreds of fishing lodges scattered throughout Alaska, there are only a handful of truly great ones, the cream of the crop that are the absolute best at everything they do. Brian Kraft’s Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge is easily one of the best – a full-service, fly-out lodge with an amazing location, a world-class team of guides, and a line-up of amenities, accommodations, and equipment that’s as good – if not better – than anything you’ll find anywhere in the world. Nestled high on the riverbank of the world-famous Kvichak River, Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge is ideally situated in the very heart of the Bristol Bay region.

Lodging Details
The Lodge can accommodate a maximum of 16 guests per week. All cabins provide hot and cold running water and constant electrical service from the generator plant. Designed for both comfort and experience to remember, the guest cabins look out over breathtaking view of the Kvichak River. Each double-occupancy room is complete with a private bathroom, shower, and two very comfortable full beds with linens and comforters. The Iliamna Cabin comfortably sleeps four guests, perfect for small groups or families. The cabin has its own living room, a loft with a reading area, a kitchenette, and a private bath. The Main Lodge is characterized by a hardwood-floored dining room, a comfortable living room with a fireplace, couches and rockers, a wet bar, fly tying area, a tackle/guides room, a loft with a reading area and map room, and a laundry room. The Main Lodge is spacious enough for all of the guests to stretch out and relax, yet it is intimate enough to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow guests and guides.

Food and Beverages
The Lodge chef prepares three hearty meals each day. Breakfast includes hot and cold cereals, muffins, bread, fruits, eggs, French toast, pancakes, bacon, sausage, reindeer sausage, juices, and coffee. Lunch usually consists of sandwiches and soups packed for your day on the water, although a shore lunch can be arranged with your guide and adds a nice experience to a warm Alaskan day. Dinners at the Lodge include Alaskan-style appetizers, NY strips, prime rib, crab legs, fresh salmon, halibut, shrimp, chicken, and pork all followed by delicious desserts. The Lodge does not supply any hard liquor, but they do provide beer and wine. Feel free to bring a bottle of your favorite liquor, and the Lodge will provide common mixers.

Typical Length of Stay
The standard Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge package is seven (7) nights / seven (7) fishing days, although shorter lengths of stay are offered. Call Yellow Dog for details.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
For non-anglers, the Lodge offers a variety of activities including scenic flights, wildlife viewing, boat tours, and seasonal bird hunting. The Lodge staff is fantastic about accommodating non-anglers and family members.

Internet / Communications
The Lodge does have Wi-Fi available. Cell phones will not work at the Lodge.

How To Get There
Several major airlines serve Alaska from the Lower 48 with direct connections to Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC). Your direct flight from Anchorage to Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge is included in the price of your trip package. Most anglers arrive into Anchorage the day before their departure to the Lodge, stay overnight in the city, and then fly to the lodge the following day.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
It is recommended that guests stay overnight in Anchorage the day before the trip begins. On the day that you fly to the Lodge, you will check-in at the airport and board a classic DC-3 that will fly directly to the small airstrip that is close to the lodge. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the staff of Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge and transferred to the Lodge.

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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General Information
Located on the trophy Kvichak waterway, you can be assured you will have the opportunity to fish everyday at Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge. The fishing is excellent on the “home river”, and the location is very close to many “fly-out” rivers. Many times throughout the season, especially when targeting big rainbow trout, the Kvichak is the river of choice. But, throughout the Bristol Bay and Lake Iliamna area, there are other tremendous fishing opportunities. The Lodge wants clients to have the chance to see and experience the flavor of this great area.

With that in mind, the Lodge owns several private floatplanes and employs expert pilots to take guests to different rivers throughout the area to fish for salmon, Arctic Char, and rainbow trout. The central location makes many of the remote streams very accessible; most are literally only a short flight away. Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge is also near Katmai National Park and Preserve and holds permits to operate on several “limited access” rivers.

The benefit of choosing to visit Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge is that whether you decide to fly-out to fish a nearby stream or stay and experience the wonders that the home river offers, your fishing day will be filled with adventure and excitement.

Boats and Equipment
Two DeHavilland Beavers and one Cessna 180 (all on floats) provide fishing access throughout the region. The Lodge also utilizes a large fleet of aluminum boats equipped with Yamaha jet motors – some based at the Lodge itself and many others strategically scattered throughout the region on numerous rivers. The Lodge does include all rods, reels, flies, and all terminal tackle if guests want to travel light.

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, based on double occupancy, and quoted in US dollars.

7 Nights / 7 Fishing Days = $16,975.00
5 Nights / 5 Fishing Days = $12,575.00
4 Nights / 4 Fishing Days = $9,975.00
3 Nights / 3 Fishing Days = $7,575.00

What’s Included:

• Airfare between Anchorage (ANC) and the Lodge on a lodge-chartered flight
• Double occupancy cabin room with two comfortable beds, linens, comforter, private bath with hot and cold running water, and daily maid service
• All daily fly-outs in Lodge aircraft
• Daily guided fishing with US Coast Guard and ADF&G licensed guides
• All necessary fishing gear, all flies, and access to a fully stocked fly tying bench
• Meals, beverages, beer, and wine
• Professional vacuum sealing and preparation of salmon for shipment home
• Shipment of your salmon back to Anchorage
  
  

What’s Not Included:

• Airfare to Anchorage
• Alaskan fishing license and Salmon stamp
• Hotel and meals in Anchorage
• Alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine (Bring your own)
• Guide and staff gratuities
  
  

Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge (Kvichak River, 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 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 canceled 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.   

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Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

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