ALASKA TROPHY ADVENTURE LODGE
Situated on the remote banks of the Wild and Scenic Alagnak River, ATA Lodge is the perfect wilderness fishing retreat. The lodge consists of 160 acres of prime river frontage, located in the most iconic section of the Alagnak known as the Upper Braids. It is so remote the only accessible is via bush plane landing on a private airstrip on the property. What makes this lodge so special is that it is a family run business, they have so much passion for this place and are on camp throughout the whole season.
Wading and fishing are made easy from either jet boats or on the many small natural islands and gravel bars that are situated all throughout the river. The Alagnak has world-famous runs of all five species of Pacific Salmon, to the extent of being there at the right time can actually result in a grand-slam of these fish. Along with the migratory salmon and artic char, the river boasts some spectacular resident fish, from incredible looking super charged rainbow trout to huge grayling. The absolute crystal clear water allows for perfect stalking conditions, whilst slow runs and fast riffles are common place’s to connect with fish, there are hundreds of pools well suited to holding huge pods of resting Salmon, including kings up to and over 35lbs.
Alaska is the dream destination for fly fisherman from around the world, with the Alagnak giving the opportunity for all styles, whether its spey casting and swinging flys for kings, stripping mouse patterns and surface lures for hard fighting rainbows or smaller natural patterns for grayling, the river has it all. Spinning is also allowed and very productive, it gives a great chance to connect with the majority of species that are in the river. The Lodge is open and runs from June through to mid September, during this time period the runs of millions of pacific salmon change, these runs of fish are so consistent, even down to the same week each year. The resident fish are there all year round and can be targeted throughout the season, although their feeding habits change through out the months, the guides will always keep you right with tactics and patterns.
PRIME TIME FOR SPECIES
- Chinook (King) Salmon – July 1st – July 31st
- Coho (Silver) Salmon – August 5th – September 20th
- Sockeye (Red) Salmon – June 26th – July 22nd
- Chum (Dog) Salmon – July 15th – August 15th
- Pink (Humpback) Salmon – July 25th – August 25th (only on even years)
- Rainbow Trout – June – September (June for trophy fish)
- Arctic Grayling – June – September
- Arctic Char/Dolly Varden – June – September (late august and September when the males are in breeding colours)
- Lake Trout – June (On the lake the rest of the season)
- Northern Pike – June – September only in lakes
ACCOMMODATION + DINING
All guest cabins including the main lodge have spectacular views of the Alagnak river, the cabins are all heated and sleep 2 to 4 people with hot water, showers and toilet. The main dining Lodge is the centre piece of the camp, where breakfast and dinner is served. In the morning after breakfast you get to make your own lunches, everything is provided and you can make as much as you like. The variety of meals is fantastic and is rotated every evening, for being in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness its incredible what the guys at the lodge can cook up. Wooden walkways connect all our private guest cabins to each other and lead down to our naturally sheltered dock where a fleet of jet boats are ready to access all the best fishing spots within minutes of the Lodge. For bigger groups and parties the Swiss chalet on the hill is perfect, accommodating up to 8 guests comfortably and in style, with private bedrooms, huge living room and kitchen, hot water with shower and toilet and some incredible views across the river.
2023 ATA PRICES AND PACKAGES
ATA lodge provides a few options for travelling guests, they all include 6 days guided fishing and 7 nights stay. Wether it’s staying onsite in your cabin at the lodge, a guided float trip starting from the source of the river all the way back down steam while camping each night along the way or staying at the incredible Swiss style chalet with your friends, they have something for everyone.
Comfort lodge and fishing package – June – September
$6250
Guided float trip – June – September
$4250
Swiss chalet package – June – September
$42,650
PRICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
6 days guided fishing – Arrive on Sunday, leave on Sunday
7 nights accommodation
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (dinner served with complimentary glass of wine)
Non alcoholic drinks
All fishing equipment
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
International flight
Internal private flight $375
Bed tax and national park user fee $175
Fishing licence $70
Gratuities are at your discretion and depend on the level of ser