Chelatna Lake Lodge

Lodging Details
Located on the banks of Chelatna Lake, the lodge provides breathtaking views and very comfortable accommodations during your stay. For guest accommodations, the lodge has deluxe Justus Cedar two-bedroom and two-bathroom chalets with your choice of king or 2 twin beds in each room. Each chalet also features large windows overlooking the lake, a front living room, and spacious decks to take in the surrounding landscape. 24-hour electricity and unlimited hot water are available in each chalet, and is the perfect place to relax after a long day of activities and exploring the area. The lodge also features a beautiful main lodge for meals and relaxing, a lakeside wood-fired hot tub, sauna, fire pit, large decks, and Starlink Wi-Fi for all guests. Chelatna Lake Lodge prides itself on delivering a rustic luxury Alaskan experience, all in a very remote and pristine setting. 

Food and Beverages
Chelatna Lake Lodge delivers a memorable culinary experience for all guests, so do not plan on going hungry during your stay! All meals are served in the main lodge overlooking the lake and brought to your table to take in the panoramic views. Hearty breakfasts are served each morning to fuel up guests for their day of activities. Lunch will be in the field each day if you are participating in any activities or back at the main lodge if you are relaxing, with dinner to follow each evening in the main lodge. Guests can expect delicious items on the menu each day including home-baked breads, locally sourced meats, fresh produce, and expertly crafted desserts each evening.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
Complementing their exceptional fishing program, Chelatna Lake Lodge provides one of the most diverse lineups of non-angling activities and experiences found anywhere in the state of Alaska. All guests can expect to have a customized experience tailored to their interests, with over a dozen daily activities to pick and choose from. Non-angling activity options include heli-adventures, flightseeing tours, wildlife viewing, paddling, hiking, birding, and much more. 

Internet / Communications
Starlink Wi-Fi access is available at the lodge for all guests. Cell phone reception is not available due to the lodge’s remote location.

How to Get There
Guests will begin their trip by flying from their hometown to Anchorage International Airport (ANC). It is recommended that all guests spend their first evening in Anchorage to avoid any delays and to allow for more ease of travel. The first morning of your trip you will fly via float plane from Anchorage to Chelatna Lake Lodge, which is a 1-hour flight and includes some of the most stunning views anywhere in Alaska. The cost of the roundtrip float plane charter is included in all packages with Chelatna Lake Lodge. If you would like, you can add-on a scenic flightseeing tour around Mt. Denali on your way to, or back from the lodge (weather permitting). 

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

General Information
For anglers seeking solitude and a remote, pristine setting, Chelatna Lake Lodge provides incredible fishing opportunities in one of the more breathtaking landscapes found anywhere in Alaska. The area harbors all five species of Pacific salmon throughout the course of the season, along with fantastic fishing for rainbow trout, grayling, northern pike, and lake trout. 

Adjacent to the lodge sits the upper stretches of Lake Creek, which is one of the most renowned rivers in South central Alaska for not only its Pacific salmon runs each season, but also its healthy populations of resident trout species that see virtually zero angling pressure. Whether it is your first time in Alaska or you are a seasoned veteran, Chelatna Lake Lodge can provide a wonderful Alaska fishing experience for all guests during their stay. 

Boats and Equipment
The lodge and fishing program has an extensive fleet of jet boats, kayaks, paddle boards, and rafts allowing guides access to this incredible fishery. Upon arrival, guests will go over options with the guides and develop a plan to deliver a fishing experience tailored to each angler. Fly-outs in helicopters can also be scheduled at an additional rate for any anglers looking to explore overnight fishing or remote day trips. 

For any anglers who already have their own fishing gear, the lodge encourages you to bring it along during your stay. The lodge can also outfit any guests with all fishing gear needed during your stay including waders, boots, high-quality fishing rods and reels. Flies, terminal tackle, and any fishing gear needed are included in your package. 

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.

2024 Rates & Package Options 

•  2-Day / 2-Night $3,100 Per Person
• 3-Day / 3-Night $3,995 Per Person 
• 4-Day / 4-Night $4,995 Per Person
• 5-Day / 5-Night $5,995 Per Person
• 6-Day / 6-Night $6,995 Per person

Flightseeing Rates: (Add on to your flight in or out of the lodge)  = $450 / Per Person 

Heli Hiking Rates (Per Day):

• $3,950 (Up to 5 Guests) 
• $795 (Per Person for 6 or More)   

What’s Included

• Air Taxi from Anchorage to the lodge
• Deluxe double occupancy accommodations at Chelatna Lake Lodge
• All Meals & Snacks
• Professional Guides for Activities
• Use of fishing rods, reels, lures, flies, equipment and waders
• Use of outboard motor boats on the lake
• Use of a wood-fired sauna
• Daily maid service

What’s Not Included

• Airfare from your home to Anchorage, Alaska
• Overnight accommodations and meals in Anchorage (if needed)
• Fishing Licenses (purchase online in advance)
• Alcoholic beverages (bring your own with complimentary beer and wine)
• Gratuities for staff and guides
• Additional fly-outs if desired (scheduled at the lodge)

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.   

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.