| Silver Salmon Creek Lodge sits on a rare and isolated private in-holding within the coastal section of 4 million acre Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. The surrounding watersheds and marine ecosystem provide optimum habitat for five species of salmon, dolly varden, halibut and a prime location only 40 minutes away from Bristol Bay rainbow fisheries. Short, coastal rivers and creeks cascade from the surrounding Chigmit mountain range down to the remote lower west side of Cook Inlet. King salmon, chum salmon, pink salmon and red salmon are all available in our local fisheries but perhaps the most coveted species of all is the hard fighting, aggressive silver salmon. |
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Silver Salmon Creek, aptly named due to the abundance of fresh,
sea-lice laden silver salmon that flood its waters beginning in mid July
and lasting until September, will be the focus of your stay at SSCL.
Three other river systems, within a short distance of the lodge, provide
unequaled fly fishing and light tackle fishing opportunities.
Knowledgeable, professional guides will work hard to make your
experience first class, at times guiding from early morning until late
at night. A non-rigid and relaxed itinerary exists at SSCL and is based
on your preferences and desires. Due to the close proximity of the
watersheds, long extended jet boat rides upriver are not necessary, as
many of the prime pools and runs are within sight of the lodge. |
| The local rivers provide optimal conditions for what is fast evolving from a novelty to a passion within the sport. Dry fly fishing enthusiasts are flocking to Alaska to target salmon on the top water. Only a varied few watersheds throughout the state provide the conditions necessary to hook and land salmon on top water and SSCL is one of these rare places. Explosive and dramatic surface takes have humbled many a seasoned angler and left all yearning for more. Light tackle surface anglers are also able to take advantage of this exciting fishing with our guides providing the knowledge and skill in landing a salmon on top water. |
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Silver Salmon Creek Lodge overlooks the rich waters of the north Pacific providing a great location to target Alaska’s coveted ocean game fish: halibut. While many of the roadside fisheries such as Homer, Ninilchik and Seward must travel up to three hours to prime halibut grounds, SSCL’s close proximity to remote un-fished waters puts anglers within a 30-minute boat trip to halibut. Our average fish weighs in at nearly 40 pounds with “trophy” fish always a potential. 24ft custom charter boats with twin outboards provide quick transportation to the halibut grounds. Rods, terminal tackle and bait are all provided for the Alaskan “barndoors”, and our professional vacuum sealer will ensure that your catch is properly processed. |
| Rainbow trout and grayling can also be targeted from Silver Salmon Creek Lodge by utilizing one of our float-equipped air carriers, accessing the fabled trout waters of Lake Iliamna and Bristol Bay. Scenic bush flights over the dramatic Chigmit Mountain range provide an awe-inspiring beginning to one of our unique custom fly outs. Grayling are available throughout the summer and Rainbows are available from early June through late September. Dry fly fishing on the well-known Copper River of Lake Iliamna begins in early June and lasts well into July. By late August and September these Bristol Bay ‘bows’ have added considerable weight and key in on flesh flies and egg patterns. Combine one of SSCL’s fly outs for a dynamic, species-rich angling experience. |
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Whether you are a novice or advanced angler, spin or fly-fisherman, the guides at Silver Salmon Creek Lodge will work hard to educate and position you for the optimum chance of rewarding yourself with a truly memorable Alaskan fishing experience. |
