| ltima Thule Lodge in Wrangell-St. Elias | | | | They arrange everything from photo safaris to |
| (ultimathulelodge.com) | | | | fully customized Alaska fly fishing trips, while |
| Featured in the National Geographic's Ultimate | | | | pampering guests with an in-house chef, on-site |
| Alaska issue, Ultima Thule Lodge is renowned for | | | | sauna and incredible scenery. Despite the |
| its luxury service, knowledgeable staff and | | | | amenities and commitment to sustainability, the |
| experienced bush pilots. The lodge is fly-in only | | | | rates at Sadie Cove are fairly reasonable. They |
| and located in the expansive Wrangell-St. Elias | | | | start at about $400 per night per adult for an |
| National Park. | | | | all-inclusive stay - meaning three meals a day, use |
| The lodge can arrange almost any type of day | | | | of lodge facilities, a private cabin, and fishing |
| trip, but a lot of their focus is on fly fishing in | | | | equipment. However, private fishing charters or |
| Moose Valley. However, if your interest is fishing, | | | | fly-ins do cost extra. |
| make sure you book in advance to get there | | | | Drifter's Lodge on the Kenai River (907-595-5555) |
| during the peak salmon migration period. | | | | If you're looking for a more rustic experience that |
| By offering alternative day trips and other | | | | centers it attention almost exclusively on fly |
| activities, Ultima Thule Lodge has set itself apart | | | | fishing, Drifter's Lodge is a great choice. The lodge |
| from the competition. Whether it's a corporate | | | | offers a more down-to-earth Alaskan experience |
| retreat or family vacation, guests can choose | | | | and has been featured in National Geographic, the |
| between hiking remote glaciers, rafting the rapids | | | | Lonely Planet and Time magazine. For fly fishing, |
| or spending the day fishing. | | | | their draw is on the fall season when the trout |
| However, if you and your group want a more | | | | are at their peak. |
| rustic or self-catered experience, you may want | | | | The lodge employs expert, local guides who know |
| to look elsewhere. Ultima Thule is known for | | | | the best spots on the Kenai River and the |
| luxury, not wilderness expeditions. | | | | perfect flies and casting techniques. Their catches |
| Sadie Cove Wilderness Lodge in Kachemak Bay | | | | and trips include Alaska salmon, Dolly Varden trout |
| (sadiecove.com) | | | | and, of course, rainbow trout. With on-site lessons |
| Sadie Cove Wilderness Lodge is situated right in | | | | and guided expeditions, some of the best Alaska |
| the middle of the beautiful Kachemak Bay, an | | | | fly fishing trips can be found right here. |
| area known for its fishing. The eco-lodge uses | | | | Alaska is a geographically large state, and there |
| wind, hydro and solar power, and prides itself on | | | | are many great fishing lodges nestled into this |
| being one of the greenest hotels in the country. | | | | beautiful region of the world. However, you won't |
| Its amazing systems and accommodations have | | | | go wrong in selecting any of the three described |
| been featured in National Geographic, Forbes' | | | | above. Each has a staff of skilled personnel whose |
| Traveler, the Discovery Channel, ESPN, the Fishing | | | | job it is to help make your fishing experience one |
| Network and more. | | | | of the most memorable in your life. |