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Fishing
at
the
Alagnak
Lodge
We offer a variety of packages designed to give the flexibility
to adapt to the changing salmon runs, and the migratory nature of all the
species we target, both salmon and native stream fish such as rainbow trout,
grayling and char.
Much of
our
fishing
is
easily
accessible
by
boat
on
the
Alagnak
River,
either
in
the
tidewater
on
our
doorstep
for
salmon,
or
upriver
for
rainbows. (See below for more about tidewater salmon fishing). Optional
flyouts
give
you
the
opportunity
to
take
your
adventure
a
step
further
and
explore
the
other
tremendous
fishing
opportunities
that
this
region
has
to
offer.
At
certain
times,
early
and
late
in
the
season,
we
put
together
special
fly-out
packages
designed
to
take
full
advantage
of
these
opportunities.
Five species
of
salmon
run
on
the
Alagnak
River,
our
fish
calendar
will
tell
you
when
each
individual
species
is
running,
as
well
as
the
best
times
to
fish
rainbow
trout,
grayling,
and
the
other species of fish.
To learn more about each of the fish
species we target, please click on the links below
King Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Chum Salmon
Pink Salmon Silver Salmon
Rainbow Trout
Grayling
Arctic Char Northern Pike
Why is tidewater important for salmon fishing?
Most of our salmon fishing
takes place in the tidal waters of the Alagnak River, literally on the doorstep of
the lodge. For freshwater salmon fishing, there is a simple rule....the closer
you are to the ocean, the fresher the fish, and the better the fishing!
Pacific salmon enter the river on the incoming tide, and will make
their way upriver to spawn and then die. The fish ride the tide as far as it
will take them, then stop and stage in the tidal section. Bristol Bay Tides are usually in
the range of 12-18 feet in size, at the lodge the river is at an elevation of
about 16 feet. So, a smaller tide will push the fish into the river a mile or
two below the lodge, whereas a bigger tide will push them above the lodge a mile
or two, before they start to stage. Either way, the fish are not too far away!
The tidewater also offers the best wade fishing on the Alagnak, there are
numerous sandbars to be fished, both at high and low tides.
Once they enter the fresh water, they
face a journey upriver that will gradually deplete their energy reserves, which
are not being replenished since they stop feeding in the fresh water. Also, once
they enter the fresh water, their bodies will start to deteriorate due to their
change in environment from salt to fresh water, and as they prepare for
spawning. Many visitors travel to
Alaska each year searching for the experience of fishing salmon renowned for
their strength and spectacular leaps. If this is what you are looking for in
your Alaskan fishing adventure, then make sure you are fishing salmon in
tidewater!!
Many of the salmon we catch still have sea lice clinging to them, a sure
sign that the fish has been in fresh water less than 24hrs.
Notice that this fish is still chrome bright in color.
This salmon was full of energy and fight! |
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