Horizons | Best Alaska Fly Fishing Lodge
We hope you have all had an incredible winter season and are ready to get back out on the water in Bristol Bay this summer. This will be Alaska Rainbow Lodge’s 40th year in existence on the banks of the Kvichak River! We have some news and updates about the upcoming season and I wanted to take this opportunity to let y’all know about…
Howdy Guests and Friends of Alaska Rainbow Lodge!
We hope you have all had an incredible winter season and are ready to get back out on the water in Bristol Bay this summer. This will be Alaska Rainbow Lodge’s 40th year in existence on the banks of the Kvichak River! We have some news and updates about the upcoming season and I wanted to take this opportunity to let y’all know about them.
First off we are extremely excited about our new website built by Justin Graddy at Buffalo Media Group. Justin will also be visiting the lodge several times this summer to get us new photos and video. If you are lucky enough to visit during one of those weeks be ready for some awesome shots. Justin has a way of making everyone look like a superhero. I am incredibly excited to see what he comes up with.
Next up we are starting phase one of our lodge remodel this spring. There will be lots of new furniture and decorations for you to enjoy in the lodge as well as guest rooms. This will be followed by new carpets and wall treatments in most of the rooms the following year. We are committed to keeping the lodge updated and comfortable for the next 40 years of guests.
In staff news I am excited to announce that our entire guide crew from the end of last season will be returning for the 2023 season. I could not ask for a better and more professional group of guides to take care of our guests out on the river. Our chef Jerry will be returning for his third year at ARL making sure that we continue to have the best food in all of AK. Erica and Ashley will be returning as part of the inside staff to make sure everything you need in the lodge is taken care of.
Lastly as many of you know this will be the last summer for our long time Chief Pilot Ken Strickler. Ken has been keeping all of us safe and the airplanes maintained for over 20 years. Ken will be at the lodge for our first month of operation in order to help ease the transition. Ollie O’Halloran, who was flying beaver 43446 for us last season, will be taking over the chief pilot duties, and our long time mechanic Nathan Featherston will be moving up into the pilot seat of 283AR.
I have had several guests approach me wanting to do something for Ken as a thank you for his many years of keeping us all safe at ARL. If any of you would like to contribute to Ken’s retirement present please contact me directly at chip@alaskarainbowlodge.com or call 214-543-6220. I can collect them from everyone and present them to Ken on his farewell dinner which will take place on July 7.
For anyone who hasn’t booked yet we still have some great weeks open throughout the season. Give me a call and we can get your spots blocked out. We can’t wait to host you all again on the banks of the Kvichak!
Tight Lines,
Chip Ferguson
Adventure | Best Alaska Fly Fishing Resort
Here at Alaska Rainbow Lodge are headed into our 40th season of operation! We want to take a quick moment and say thank you to all our past clients and those whom has visited us as soon as last year! We are once again anticipating another record-breaking year with the annual salmon report coming…
Here at Alaska Rainbow Lodge are headed into our 40th season of operation! We want to take a quick moment and say thank you to all our past clients and those whom has visited us as soon as last year! We are once again anticipating another record-breaking year with the annual salmon report coming back on a high note. Sockeye salmon numbers are continuing to soar in record-breaking numbers which will make for a bountiful harvest in Bristol Bay and the rivers that they flow into.
As the new season approaches we are excited to announce the launch of our new website! 2023 marks the start of a new era in our visual approach to marketing all the while focusing our our core values of overall brand consistency, guest experience and client satisfaction.
Alaska Rainbow Lodge 2023 Promo
The allure of fly fishing in Alaska revolves around three factors: beautiful scenery, a plentiful fish population, and unrivaled seclusion. As many people know, most locations are so remote that anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts take airplanes to their destinations due to the lack of roads. Alaska Rainbow Lodge provides fly-outs to rivers containing healthy numbers of the five native Alaskan species: king, silver (coho), sockeye (red salmon), chum, and pink (humpback) salmon, all of which are highly sought after fish in Alaska.
The countdown to summer is here and we are steadily making arrangements to get all our guides and gear into position. The peak of the salmon season starts up in June and lasts through September. With over 30 streams, rivers, and creeks to find yourself in on any given day, we simply put you on the fish. Alaska Rainbow Lodge boasts a beautiful fleet of De Havilland Beavers that take you to your drop off zone and are there to pick you up at the end of the day. Every day is a heart-pounding adventure like no other…you have to be here to understand. From the majestic mountain ranges to soft rolling tundra, the Bristol Bay of Alaska and the surrounding terrain is a feast for the eyes and the soul. The opportunity to hook into a trophy-class 30” rainbow trout is only a single cast away and the rugged wilderness will engulf you with every step you take.
BEST FISHING IN ALASKA
The best time to head out to Alaska to fish is somewhere between June to September as it is the peak season for salmon fishing. During late June, king salmon start to migrate into the Naknek and Nushagak rivers, where the king salmon run peaks. It is followed by sockeye salmon peaking in early to mid July in the Naknek and Alagnak rivers. You can also expect to catch Arctic char, grayling, and northern pike during June. It’s no secret that the Nushagak River offers the best king salmon fishing in Alaska so there will also be an abundance of chum, pink, and silver salmon in late summer. June is the perfect time for clear blue skies and warm weather, so keep this in mind when planning your trip to Alaska Rainbow Lodge.
If you’re looking for the perfect Alaskan lodge that will provide you with unmatched fishing and comfortable accommodations, then Alaska Rainbow Lodge is the place for you. Since 1982, Alaska Rainbow Lodge has been offering visitors access to over 30 of the most pristine and productive Alaskan waterways along with the best luxury housing. As thousands have attested to throughout the years, our lodge offers comfortable accommodations and incredible amenities so that you can make the most of your fishing vacation in beautiful Alaska.