We are located 65 Miles Northwest of Anchorage on the beautiful Yentna River-just below Denali National Park, and the Alaska Range. Our fly-out service allows us a very large and diverse area, and we fish the tributaries of the Yentna River, Lake Creek, Fish Lake Creek, and many other remote fishing spots.

The primary jumping-off point for your Alaskan fishing adventure begins in Anchorage, AK. Anchorage International Airport is accessible by many major cities in the lower 48, and we recommend that you arrive one day ahead of your bush flight and stay in Anchorage overnight. This will rest you and get rid of any stress and jet lag from traveling, and prepare you for your bush flight the following day.

Once you have arrived in Anchorage, you will then board a bush flight to Yentna River, Lake Creek, Alaska.  We recommend using Trail Ridge Air, and round-trip flights generally cost approximately $220 per person.

A wonderful addition to your Alaskan fishing experience is a fly-out trip to many of the pristine rivers of the Alaskan wilderness. We offer trips to any destination in Alaska upon request. Having the option to fly allows for us to customize your Alaskan adventure, and to further ensure a diverse fishing experience for our guests.

Our lodging is very comfortable, located only 400 yards from the river in the pristine fish lakes region of the Yentna River, Lake Creek area, tucked away-for the true Alaskan seclusion and outdoor adventure which you, our guest, wish to achieve during your true Alaska experience. Our lodge is a 2-story home, with comfort for groups of 6 to 8 individuals. Sleeping space consists of single-size bunk beds, with storage space for gear in a communal sleeping area, and 2-bunk cabins. We keep our bookings to small families and friends groups to ensure your comfort. Downstairs is the kitchen, which boasts a small 4-person bar for gathering after a great day on the river, and a large wooden dining table for enjoying our home-cooked meals. The bathroom has a stand-up shower, clean toilet, and a sink for washing. Outside, we have a deck for gathering with overhead tents, tables and chairs, as well as fire pits and barbeque areas which we use to make meals during the summer months. Our lodge also has a living room area with couches, chairs, and wood stove for heat and comfort. A TV with limited local channels is available, along with phone and internet access for our guests.

All meals are prepared just like grandma made it…all comfort food. For example, you can expect a hot plate of pancakes or waffles for breakfast, and meat loaf or a nice pot roast and mashed potatoes for dinner, with pies, cookies and more to satisfy the sweet tooth. Like we say…welcome to the family!

We are a full-service fishing lodge and outfitter, and it is our primary goal is to allow our guests the ability to tailor their own Alaskan fishing vacation with us. We have one guide to a maximum of four guests, and our guide will stay with you during the entirety of your stay. The Yentna River at Lake Creek is a glacial river, and is very energetic with many islands and sand bars. The fresh water streams that feed the river provide some of the most dynamic fishing in Alaska. The Department of Alaska Fish and Game has reported over the last five years that our fish runs have steadily grown, and will continue to be one of the heaviest trafficked spawning grounds for Pacific species of Salmon in the state. We also fish seven other remote Alaskan Salmon rivers, which means your adventure only starts with Lake Creek. With all five species of Salmon to target, as well as Rainbow Trout and Arctic Grayling, we can assure that you will have the Alaskan fishing vacation of a lifetime.

King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Chum Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Steelhead, Arctic Grayling, Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, and Northern Pike.

Seasons for fishing start the week of May 25th and run through September. The early weeks have some King Salmon starting to run with Dolly Varden. Rainbow Trout and Northern Pike fishing is also strong during this time of year. The King Salmon season starts to increase day by day, and gets into full swing around 2nd week of June until July 14th. From the end of June thru the beginning of July sees the Sockeye Salmon starting to run, along with Chum or Tiger Salmon beginning their journey to spawn. Mid July thru August sees the Silver Salmon start their run-with the heavy run period starting in the last week of July thru the 2nd week in August. Rainbows Trout and Dolly Varden are traditionally strong year round

King Salmon: Late May thru Mid-July
Sockeye Salmon: Early June thru Mid-August
Silver Salmon: Early July thru Mid-September
Chum Salmon: Early June thru Mid-September
Pink Salmon: Early June thru Late August
Arctic Grayling: Late May thru Late September
Rainbow Trout: Late May thru Late September
Lake Trout: Late May thru Late September
Steelhead: Late May thru Late September
Arctic Char/Dolly Varden: Late May thru Late September

King Salmon
Spin Casting Rods: Typically 8 ft med-heavy spin/bait cast rods
Reels: Bait casting - we suggest Abu Garcia's Ambassador C3 6500 series.
Spinning - Shimano makes a durable model with unmatchable drag in the Stradic ST 6000 FG.
Lines: Maxima Chameleon 25#
Lures: Storm Wiggle Wart - combinations of orange, green, and metallic silver colors. -Blue Fox Pixee spoons or Corky floater/Glo-bug yarn drift rigs, various colors.

Fly Fishing Rods: We use 11 - 12 weight fly rods in order to cast the desired tackle as well as to exert enough pressure to have a prayer of turning the head of a 40+ lb. King. 2-handed spey rod, 9-10 wt., 12-15ft. length.
Reels: Large! 3.5-4.0 inch spools. & a strong, dependable drag system. i.e. Billy Pate Bone fish saltwater reels, Sage 5500
Fly line/Leader: 10-12 weight compatible fly line w/ shooting taper (150 yds). Leaders are typically short for Kings, 14-18 lb. mono, 3-5 ft in length.
Flies: Lake Creek Egg-sucking leech, purple and/or black w/ pink head.

Silver Salmon, Sockeye, Chum and Pink Salmon
Spin Casting Rods: Typically 3 oz. Spinning rod geared to 12-15 lb line
Reels: Bait casting - we suggest Abu Garcia's Ambassador C3 5500 series
Spinning - size = 120yds/12 lb test, ie. Shimano Spirex 5000 FD
Lines: Maxima Ultragreen 12-15#
Lures: Blue Fox Vibrax Spinners #3, Blue Fox Pixee spoons 1/4 oz Blue Fox Pixee spoons 3/8 oz

Fly Fishing Rods: We typically use 7-8 weight fly rod/reel outfits for silvers on Lake Creek  Fly line / leader: Typically use a floating or 10' or 13' T-2 Type III sink tip lines depending on fishing location.

Flies: Pink, Green & Purple, Lake Creek Egg-sucking leech, with pink head, flashabou tail. Flash Flies in various silver flash color combinations, Blue Moon marabou flies, Pink Marabou flies of various styles are also an excellent choice in high or dark water conditions.

Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling Arctic Char
Spin Casting Rods: 6 ft. ultra light spinning rods are the standard choice
Reels: Spinning - size = 110 yds/6 lb test, ie. Shimano Sedona 1000 or 2000 FA
Lines: Berkeley Trilene XL - for castability 6#
Lures: Blue Fox Orange Bell Vibrax Spinners 1/8 oz, Panther Martin Orange or
Pink/black combos

Fly Fishing Rods: We use 5-7 weight fly rod/reel outfits for trout  
Fly line/Leader: Typically use a floating double taper or weight forward 5-7 weight fly lines. A 5-6 ft. straight 4-6 lb. mono or tapered leader is desired. Split shot may be added to leader to attain the desired drift. A lightweight sink tip may be used for fishing articulated leeches or sculpin patterns into deep water holes during mid-summer.

Rainbow Trout Flies: Early Season- Silver/blue streamers size 6-8, sculpin patterns, Assorted dry flies- Orange Stimulator, Adams, mosquito patterns, caddis.
Late Season- Orange/pink glo bugs, "Cotton Candy" flesh flies, White Bunny hare flesh flies, Assorted Beads, Battle Creek streamers

Breathable Waders - Polarized Sunglasses - Mosquito Repellent (Deet works best)

Weather is unknown so bring clothes for both warm and cool weather (including Rain Gear, Fleece Clothing, Hooded Sweatshirt, Light-weight Long Underwear, Wool & Cotton Socks, Shorts, T-shirts etc.) - Baseball Cap - Personal Toiletries - Alcohol/Tobacco - Desired Snacks - Cash (gratuities) - Fishing License - Headlamp/Lightweight Flashlight (when traveling in Aug. Or Sept. because daylight is limited)

Layers: Short/Long-sleeved Shirt - Fleece Jacket - Light-weight Down Vest/Jacket - Sweater - Hooded 2-Piece Rain Gear - Heavy Boot Socks - Tennis/Casual Shoes - Light-weight Long Underwear - Light Weight Gloves - Thin Stocking Cap - Sunscreen –

Watch - Medicines/(if required, only in original bottles) - Camera - Plenty of Film - Batteries - Binoculars

While fishing you are going to be exposed to Alaska weather which in spring consists of cold mornings 30'��s to 40's and afternoon highs reaching 50's. In summer months it is 30 to 40 degrees and afternoon highs can reach high 70's. Rain is always on our radar. Alaska can have very veritable in weather conditions. So be prepared for any outdoor weather related situation.