No See Um Lodge

Trip Overview
One of Yellow Dog’s all-time favorite operations, No See Um Lodge sits directly on the banks of Alaska’s famous Kvichak River, surrounded by thousands of miles of pristine waters, rugged wilderness, and world-class fishing. This is an incredible option for couples, families, or anglers who are headed to Alaska for the first time. It is also the ideal destination for seasoned veterans that love to focus on the area’s massive rainbow trout. Home to the original “pilot-guide” program, the lodge’s floatplanes stay with anglers throughout each day, ensuring that you are always fishing the best waters at any given time during your week. If that means fishing several different locations or rivers in a single day, then that’s what the guides will deliver! Excellent planes and equipment, some of the best pilots in the game, and access to the region's finest, most productive waters. 

Lodging Details
Located 300 miles southwest of Anchorage in the Bristol Bay watershed, the Lodge sits directly on the banks of the Kvichak River. Several buildings comprise the Lodge, including the six-bedroom guest houses. Each bedroom offers two twin beds and a complete private bathroom. With an excellent view of the river, you can relax in your room after a long day of fishing, enjoy the comfortable Lodge with a full complimentary bar, or sit streamside in the jacuzzi.

Food and Beverages
All meals are prepared by a world-class chef, with fresh bread, rolls, and desserts prepared in-house daily. Select red and white wines are served with dinner, and the lodge offers a complimentary bar of high-grade liquors included in your package. The lodge gladly accommodates any special needs with a little advance notice.

Typical Length of Stay
The standard package at No See Um is seven (7) nights / six (6) fishing days (Monday to Monday).

Non-Angling Activities and Options
No See Um is primarily a fishing destination, but non-anglers can enjoy scenic flights, wildlife viewing, boat tours, Brooks Lodge bear viewing, and seasonal bird hunting.

Internet / Communications
Wi-Fi is available for guests. Cell phone service is not available.

How To Get There
Fly direct to the Anchorage International Airport (ANC) from the Lower 48 via several major airlines. The flight from Anchorage to King Salmon, Alaska (AKN) is included in your lodge package.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
All No See Um trips run Monday through Monday. The Monday morning flight out of Anchorage to the Lodge departs at 3:00 P.M. through Katmai Air Taxi. The lodge books this portion of travel so anglers are only responsible for getting themselves to Anchorage. We recommend anglers arrive in Anchorage on Sunday to provide cushion time in the event of any delays or lost baggage through commercial airlines. On the return, anglers will arrive back in Anchorage around 12 P.M. the following Monday. We recommend anglers book their flights home for any time after 2 P.M.

Minors Traveling Without Both Parents
All children 18 years of age or younger accompanied by only one parent or legal guardian must have a NOTARIZED letter of consent from the other parent stating the child/children have his/her permission to travel. Single parents need NOTARIZED documentation of divorce or a spousal death certificate. Unaccompanied Minors require a NOTARIZED letter of consent signed by both parents.

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
Located in the greater Iliamna region, the fishing at No See Um Lodge changes almost daily. With a maximum of ten guests per week, the guest-to-guide ratio is never more than 2:1, so you can be assured No See Um can accommodate all your needs. Owner John Holman and his excellent team of pilots and guides give you the best options nightly so you can decide what you would like to experience the next day.

With two Beavers on floats for a maximum of only 10 guests, the planes stay with you each day while you’re fishing, ready for a quick pick up if the fishing, conditions, or weather dictate it. Very few lodges in Alaska offer this luxury! Also, since the lodge is located directly on the banks of the Kvichak River, you’ll never miss a day of fishing due to the weather.

Boats and Equipment
No See Um utilizes three De Havilland Beavers on floats and aluminum jet boats equipped with Yamaha jet motors. For accessing the trout regions of the Kvichak, the Lodge has three 22-foot inboard jet sleds equipped with heaters for your comfort. It is recommended that anglers bring all of their own gear including rods, reels, waders, and wading boots, but can be borrowed from the lodge if needed.

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.

2026 rates: $15,500.00 per person

What’s Included:

• 7 nights stay, with 6 full days of guided fishing including daily fly outs (double occupancy)
• Flexible and customized fishing program
• Riverside lodging 
• Gourmet meals and drinks (all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)
• Round-trip airfare from Anchorage to the lodge
• Lodge amenities – hot tub, sauna, 24/7 electricity, fire pit, and more
• All flies and other terminal tackle.  Loaner rods and reels are available free of charge if needed
• Access to Katmai National Park including the iconic Brooks Falls, as well as exclusive access to Lower American Creek
• All associated taxes, fees, and National Park entrance expenses

What’s Not Included:

• Airfare to Anchorage, Alaska (ANC)
• Optional meals and lodging in Anchorage (if needed)
• Alaska fishing license (purchase online in advance)
• Waders and boots
• $100 fee for any broken loaner rods or reels
• Gratuities for guides and staff (10-15% recommended)

No See Um Lodge (Kvichak River, Alaska)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations – Deposits are fully refundable until January 1st of your trip year. After January 1st the deposit amount is no longer eligible for refund, however, the final payment is refundable until March 1st. After March 1st refunds will only be made, for any reason, on the condition that the space is filled. 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 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. 

“By day 4 I was ready to say this trip transformed my life. I have a new appreciation for the world and my place in it. Fishing the Moraine, Brooks, Gertrude, Contact, and Kulik waters among the bears and other wildlife, seeing pristine unadulterated land as far as the eye can see, and being with such giving passionate people as No See Um had, plus the lodge and food and other kind guests- it was truly the trip of a lifetime. So I need another life so I can do it again.” – Matt G.

“This was a trip of a lifetime. Couldn’t have been better.” – Dennis C.

“This experience was a fishing trip of a lifetime. The lodge, planes, boats, staff, food, and the waters we fished were all first-rate. A small number of guests allowed to have some great social time as well after a day’s fishing. I can’t think of one thing I would have changed!” – Carl L.

“Incredible all-around experience. Fishing was great, but so was the attention to detail by NSL staff. My son is relatively new to fly fishing and all guides were extremely helpful, patient, and effective in their instruction.” – Rick F.

“It was one of the best fishing trips ever. Dream come true.” – Brett T.

“Was the very first “bucket list” trip I can recall wishing for when I was a child. Took 59 years to get there, but everything I imagined.” – Stacy M.