Rod and Reel Adventures - Yakutat Lodge

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR YAKUTAT LODGE

The Fannings have run one of Alaska's premier wilderness outfitting businesses for over two decades, sharing hunting and fishing experiences throughout Alaska with friends & clients from around the world. Ken, a former Alaskan state legislator, is a full time hunting and fishing guide and outfitter.

Long time Alaskan residents, intimately familiar with the special needs & desires of visitors to the North Country, they have personally chosen Yakutat as the finest Alaskan travel destination with the most affordable & greatest variety of wilderness hunting, fishing & spectacular Alaskan scenery.

All of their guided trips are complete with the finest personal guide service available. Large evening seafood banquets including fruits of the days harvest of salmon or halibut, clams, fresh shrimp and Dungeness crab are a daily fare.

All guests get special "flight-seeing trips" through Russel Fjord and up to Hubbard Glacier. The scenery is truly breathtaking. They utilize the airplanes, cabin cruiser, vehicles and boats daily to put you in the best fishing spots. Frequently we'll fly guests out to one of several tent camps to take advantage of good fishin'and allow for true wilderness experiences.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AT YAKUTAT LODGE

The summer activities are endlessly captivating and include a variety of options. Our new Naturalist and Kayaking programs offer a close touch with the incredibly beautiful environments around Yakutat. Hiking areas, trails and miles of unpopulated beach offer solitude and frequently yield beachcombing treasures. Wildlife viewing, photography and captivating scenery are commonplace. Walk where others haven't....ever! Touch glacier ice. Feel Alaska in all its rugged beauty.

SEASON AT YAKUTAT LODGE

From April 1 - May 30, and again in November, Yakutat's Situk River hosts the finest wild steelhead run anywhere in the world. The Situk River, near Yakutat, hosts the largest wild-stock Steelhead population in Alaska. The pristine crystal-clear river provides a most spectacular and beautiful arena for this simultaneously bountiful and elusive quarry. Situk River Steelhead average an honest 10 to 12 pounds of explosive fury! Alaska's best kept fishing secret is Yakutat Bay's tremendous King Salmon fishing in April, May and June. Our exceptional skippers and well-equipped vessels will put you into the action. Mooching and trolling for feeders or river-bound Kings, yields silvery dynamos from 15 to 60 pounds. Frequently in the spring, limits of Kings and Halibut can be taken the same day!

HOW TO GET TO YAKUTAT LODGE

You'll fly into Yakutat, Alaska on Alaska Airlines. The lodge is a five minute walk from the airport. Check in and you are off for your adventures!!

2010 RATES AT YAKUTAT LODGE A Seven Day, Six Night adventure is $2999 per person double occupancy. A Five Day, Four Night adventure is $2419 per person double occupancy.

All package prices are $75 more per person from August 15 thru September 30.

WHAT'S INCLUDED AT YAKUTAT LODGE

All of our deluxe fully guided trips are complete with the finest personal guide service available each day of your trip. Large evening seafood banquets, including fruits of the days' harvest of salmon or halibut, clams, fresh shrimp and Dungeness crab are daily fare. A full service menu is also available and included in your trip. All guests get special "flight-seeing" trips through Russell Fjord and up to the Hubbard Glacier. The scenery is truly breathtaking. We utilize the airplanes, charter vessels, jet sled, drift boats and vehicles to put you in the best fishin' spots daily. Our guides and skippers are simply the finest professionals available. Frequently we'll fly guests out to one of several tent camps to take advantage of the good fishing and to allow for a true wilderness experience. Even your fishing license is included in this all-inclusive trip! Also with these packages, all of your fish are filleted, packaged, frozen and prepared for shipment home. We will also prepare any fish trophies for shipment to your favorite taxidermist. Guided trips include one box of vacuum packaged fish.

NOT INCLUDED AT YAKUTAT LODGE