British Columbia – Fly Odyssey

One of the finest and most well-respected lodges in Alaska, Bristol Bay Lodge founded in 1972 is located on the north shore of Lake Aleknagik provides the classic Alaskan Fly-out experience. An authentic combination of experience and great hospitality with breathtaking views throughout, a visit to Bristol Bay Lodge offers an unforgettable Alaskan experience. World-class fisheries abound and fly fishermen are spoilt for choice. De Havilland Beaver floatplanes transport eager anglers to dozens of rivers through Wood-TikChik Park and the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. The deck of Bristol Bay Lodge also offers exceptional fishing right from the shore with the Agulawok and Agulukpak rivers providing productive fishing for a wide range of species. The opportunity to camp overnight at exclusive destinations in Western Alaska gives anglers yet another exceptional fishing experience to leave a lasting impression of the remarkable Bristol Bay Lodge. Bristol Bay Lodges offers luxurious accommodation and has previously been ranked as one of the best fishing lodges in the world. The main lodge provides a professional kitchen, dining room, lounge with a fireplace, bar, library, a well-equipped fly-tying bench, a fully-stocked fly and tackle shop as well as 8 spacious guest bedrooms. There are also four private cabins located throughout the grounds and two private camps. The lodge also features a hot tub and sauna for guests to unwind during their stay. The meals at the lodge are fantastic as you would expect with a great variety of dining options. Breakfasts are made to order each morning with muffins, cold and hot cereals, toast, fruit, bacon, sausage, eggs and other options available to suit your preferences. Lunches are taken or prepared while on the river and often feature fish or meats cooked over an open fire. A sandwich bar is available at the lodge where its recommended anglers make a sandwich for a late morning or afternoon snack. Returning to the lodge each day, aperitifs and cocktails are available with a two-course meal prepared by the chef. Choices typically which consist of either steak, prime rib, crab legs, halibut, fresh salmon, pork or chicken. Utilising their De Havilland Beaver floatplanes and Jet-boats each day, Bristol Bay Lodge offers anglers an incredible range of fishing options with six different spectacular regions to fish with access to virtually any river in the Bristol Bay region. The week is generally split into a mixture of fishing from the lodge, with two nights in the wilderness camps, providing a different fishing location throughout your stay to ensure a genuine Alaskan experience. Fly fishing from the lodge via Jet boats on two of Alaska’s most renowned fisheries; The Agulawok and Agulukpak rivers provide some of the most productive fishing for Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Grayling and Dolly Varden. Additionally, these rivers provide one of the largest sockeye salmon runs anywhere in the world as they return to the Wood-Tikchick lake system each season. The Birch Creek Camp provides all five species of Pacific Salmon, Trout, big Grayling and a sea-run population of Dolly Varden. While Rainbo Camp located on tidal water from the Bering Sea provides the opportunity to fish to fresh-run salmon which completes this authentic Alaskan fly fishing experience. It is recommended that anglers bring their own equipment including rods, reels, waders, flies and terminal tackle. An Alaska Fishing License is required, which are easily purchased online with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. A wide range of international and domestic airlines fly into Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage (ANC) Alaska. From Anchorage, Bristol Bay Lodge arranges their own morning charter flight to Dillingham where staff will meet guests for transfer to the lodge. Let us do the groundwork for you. Our tailored fly fishing and accommodation itineraries are designed with you in mind to suit your preferences. They are also quoted in your local currency with very favourable exchange rates. This includes flight bookings, transit accommodation, transfers and a host of non-angling activities and experiences. We specialise in group stays to the region, and our long involvement with our partners on the ground in Alaska will ensure you are well looked after both on and off the water. This includes extended stays in Alaska and throughout North America. CONTACT OUR AUSTRALIAN OFFICE M: +61 (0)499 900816 E: CONTACT OUR UK OFFICE M: +44 (0)7936 708305 E: Creating and sharing memorable travel experiences with our clients and friends provides us with genuine satisfaction. All of our trips are bespoke, tailored to your needs, and we always love hearing all about the adventure on your return. Our knowledge of travel logistics saves you time, and our highly experienced team is here to ensure it’s spent on the water and not at the desk or on a long flight connection that you didn’t require. Since 2006 we have developed a valued client-base that has travelled to all corners of the globe. We are a fully-accredited travel agency, where all of our flights, accommodation and associated travel bookings are made in-house, which means that you pay less. We have access to a huge range of specials, deals, great volume pricing and excellent currency exchange rates which allows us to pass these benefits directly onto you. On the fishing front, our extensive expertise and experience around prime seasons, species, moon-phases, tides and personalised customer service is centred around one principal – preparation. This includes detailed gear and equipment lists, the fly patterns, transfer details, up-to-date fishing reports and some of the finer aspects that can often be overlooked. We travel extensively and understand that your free-time is important. Just as we all understand from experience, that the key to a successful trip is pre-trip preparation. Our highly experienced team has fly fished the world for the last 25 years, and we understand the considerations and gear needed to turn a good fly fishing trip into a great one. Fly fishing and travel is our passion. It’s all we do