Icy Bay Lodge

Lodging Details
The lodge is situated right on the shores of Icy Bay and has five heated cabins well-suited to provide a comfortable refuge after a day chasing fish. Each cabin has its own private bathroom and shower with comfy beds and plenty of space for gear and making yourself at home for your week. The main lodge is a great gathering place for cocktails, meals, and lounging around after a long hard day of fishing. For nature lovers, there is a spotting scope where folks can look for wildlife and appreciate the beauty of the surrounding mountains. The lodge also has a great fire pit for anyone who enjoys the crackle and pop of freshly burning wood.

Food and Beverages
Meals are cooked on location by a professional chef who will serve American favorites as well as freshly caught salmon. Each morning a pot of coffee will be ready in the dining area with breakfast following shortly thereafter. During breakfast, anglers will be briefed by the head guide on the weather and what the day’s plans will be. Lunches will be served while on the river and consist of sandwiches, soups, or freshly caught salmon over a campfire and of course, a sweet treat to top off an excellent meal. Non-alcoholic beverages are included in the trip package so anglers are encouraged to bring any adult beverages with them from Anchorage.

Typical Length of Stay
The typical length of stay is six (6) nights and five (5) days (Sunday to Saturday).

Non-Angling Activities and Options
While Icy Bay is primarily a fishing program, they do have opportunities for wildlife viewing, hiking, and even kayaking.

Internet / Communications
Anglers will not have cell service while at Icy Bay. Wi-Fi will be available at the lodge but guests should expect to be removed from any email and cell phone access during their day of fishing.

How To Get There
Anglers will start their trip in the village of Yakutat. The best route is through Seattle (SEA) on Alaska Airlines flight #61 which typically arrives in Yakutat (YAK) on Sunday at approximately 10:30 AM. From there, anglers will board a charter flight through Yakutat Coastal Airlines which will fly them directly to the lodge. That charter is NOT included in the trip package and is approximately $450 per person round-trip. That following Saturday, anglers will depart Yakutat at 6:30 PM on Alaska Airlines flight #66.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
It is recommended anglers overnight in Seattle the day before flying to Yakutat the following day.

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
Icy Bay Lodge has exclusive access to several private fisheries throughout the area ensuring anglers have a wild, secluded, and incredible fishing experience. During the spring and summer months, Icy Bay focuses largely on the deep sea fishing opportunities for halibut, rockfish, and lingcod for those who are looking to fill their freezers for the year. Then starting in August, the lodge transitions to focusing on silver (coho) salmon fishing which can reach epic numbers for spin and fly anglers alike. After a hearty breakfast and morning debrief by the lodge owner, anglers will depart the lodge utilizing their boat, 4-wheelers, plane, or Hagglund All-Terrain Carrier and head out for a full day of fishing. After a full day of fishing, anglers will return to the lodge for dinner and evening around the campfire. For the serious angler looking for an incredible silver salmon fishing trip, Icy Bay is among some of the best!

Boats and Equipment
The Lodge utilizes a variety of 4-wheelers, boats, and a Hagglund All-Terrain Carrier for fishing access throughout the region. It is recommended that anglers bring their own gear and equipment, including rods, reels, waders, wading boots, and terminal tackle. If in the event anglers need to borrow waders and boots, the lodge does have them available.

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.

2023 Rates: $5,500.00 per person

What’s Included:

• Six (6) nights lodging at Icy Bay Lodge (double occupancy)
• Fully guided fishing each day (2 anglers per guide)
• All meals at the lodge
• Unlimited evening fishing
• Daily housekeeping
• Flies, terminal tackle, and all fishing gear if necessary
• Fish processing and packing
• All transportation to/from fishing locations

What’s Not Included:

• Round-trip airfare to Yakutat (YAK)
• Round-trip airfare from Yakutat to Icy Bay Lodge (approximately $425.00 per person)
• Adult beverages
• Alaska fishing license (purchase online in advance)
• Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
•  5% Alaska Bed Tax and 1.5% Resort Fee
  
  

Icy Bay Lodge (Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park, Southeast 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 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 or a full tip credit 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 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.