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Field activities are conducted either on the nearby Naknek River or
by flying out from the lodge in an aircraft.
For river based trips, we use jet-powered river boats. We also place
boats at key points, wherever they are needed, to give our guides and
guests maximum mobility on the river. All boats are 16-20 foot U.S.
Coast Guard Registered Vessels and meet Coast Guard commercial safety
criteria. Each is outfitted with drift boat oars and anchor.
For fly out trips, we utilize DeHavilland Beaver and Cessna 185 float
planes, all in excellent physical and mechanical condition and equipped
with modern instrumentation, avionics stereo and a hand-held satellite
telephone for safety and comfort. Guests and their guides depart from
the lodge after breakfast each morning in one of the float planes.
Your safety is our first consideration, your
satisfaction a close second. In the event that inclement weather prevents
safe flying, you will have access to our home water, the Naknek River.
The Naknek River is world famous as a destination river. It is one of
Alaska’s finest trophy Rainbow Trout Rivers and all five species
of Pacific Salmon run the Naknek at various times of the season.
Each passenger has their own voice activated head set connected through
an intercom so you can talk with pilots, guides and other passengers
en route. Average flight times are 12-50 minutes in duration each way,
with some shorter and some longer. Upon reaching the destination we
will walk or drive a boat to pursue the activity of the day.
Orvis Endorsed Guides are on staff to provide a better-than 1:2 guide
to guest ratio. Our guides are not there to recreate alongside guests,
they are there to help guests. They take pride in their preparedness
and competency as well as the safe and enjoyable conduct of the trip.
All are licensed U.S. Coast Guard captains with years of safe, professional
guiding experience. Guests go with different guides each day, as guests
will visit different destinations each day and guides are assigned according
to their expertise in particular areas.
Complete outfitting of Rods, reels, waders,
flies and tackle is included at no extra cost. We buy thousands of dozens
of custom tied flies each year and hundreds of Orvis leaders to stock
our guides. You are welcome to use a rod from our selection of premium
Orvis fly rod and reel combinations and a pair of our Orvis chest waders
with felt soles at no extra cost. If you’d rather use your own
equipment, a suggested packing and equipment list is provided when you
make a reservation.
Each week in the season offers unique field circumstances, and much
of what can be expected during the week can be explained in advance
and in detail when a reservation is made.
A daily schedule is made at the lodge each evening and posted after
dinner so each guest knows what they are doing the next day. The daily
schedule is made with consideration of guest requests and current weather,
fishing conditions, wildlife intensities and water conditions. The guides
will meet with the guests each evening for a briefing and equipment
discussion.
Breakfast is served at 6:30 am. Parties are scheduled to depart the
lodge by boat or aircraft after breakfast. All guests return to the
lodge by 6:00 PM. Dinner is served beginning at 7:30 PM.
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Transportation
from the Lodge into the field
Guides