Daily Schedule – Alaska Fishing Trip

At the lodge, each evening a daily schedule is created by our Head Guide, which considers current fishing, water, wildlife availability, and weather conditions as well as any guest requests. The next day’s schedule is posted after dinner when our guides meet with each guest for a briefing on the next day’s activities and to discuss equipment needs.

Breakfast starts at 6:00 am, and departures from the lodge by aircraft or watercraft begin at 7:00 am from the dock. While the schedule is flexible, most guests usually return by 6:00 pm. Dinner is served at 7:30 pm. If you’re interested in learning more about our Adventure program, don’t hesitate to ask. click here.

Weekly Schedule

For a guest visiting for a full week, a sample fishing itinerary could look like this: Upon arrival on Sunday, guests can choose to arrive at either 3:00 pm or 6:00 pm. They will then be transferred from the airport to the lodge, shown to their rooms, and meet with the head guide. Afterward, they will be equipped with licenses, waders, and tackle, meet with their guide, and finally, enjoy dinner.

Also, you have the option to arrive early in the morning on the Sunday of arrival and have a guided fishing day on the Naknek River. Extra costs apply. You may also request evening fishing with your guide from 9:00 to 11:00 PM.  Extra costs apply.  See the Packages and Prices page for details.

Guests visiting on a four-day package will arrive early the morning of their arrival and be taken fishing on the Naknek River, as soon as possible after check-in, as part of their package. We work hard to make sure your Alaska Fishing Trip is the best it could be.

Here is a sample schedule for a guest visiting on a week package:

Day 1: Arrive late afternoon, check-in, be shown to room, receive a tour get equipped, and meet with the head guide to outline desired activities for the upcoming week before dinner.  (Extra cost option: arrive early in the morning and fish a full day on the Naknek River.)
Day 2: Fly to a small stream in Katmai National Park to walk and wade fish for trout and char
Day 3: Fly to a small stream in Katmai Preserve to raft a river and fish for trout and char
Day 4: Fish the Naknek River for salmon or trout
Day 5: Fly to a river near tidal water to fish for salmon arriving on the tides
Day 6: Fly to a small stream in Becharof National Wildlife Refuge to walk and wade fish for char and grayling
Day 7: Repeat a favorite day or embark upon a new adventure elsewhere.
Sunday of departure: Depart the lodge at 8:00 am after breakfast to meet 9:20 flight to Anchorage

Customization of your Alaska fishing trip is of the utmost importance to us, and there are many ways to customize your trip. Some guests like to fish the entire week, or fish for a specific type of fish or technique of fishing, some like to mix hunting or other activities with fishing.

Upon arrival, you will be offered a variety of guided activities from which to choose for your days afield. All are carefully designed to be comprehensive and entertaining. These activities include:

  • Fly Fishing for all species of fish
  • Trolling or spin casting for salmon
  • Wildlife viewing for bears, caribou, walruses, marine mammals and birds
  • Hikes in nearby Katmai National Park, and the Becharof National Wildlife Refuge
  • Beachcombing hikes on nearby seashores
  • Kayaking on the Naknek River in the Katmai National Park section
  • Wing shooting for ptarmigan or ducks (in season)

All trips are sold double occupancy/participation and the scheduling of activities is dependent upon guest participation in increments of two unless other arrangements can be made. In other words: two guests traveling together must schedule for the same daily activities unless they “trade” with another pair of guests at the lodge or unless unusual circumstances permit scheduling otherwise. Guests may elect to fish the entire week or break up fishing with wildlife viewing or hunting activities.

The overall experience was superb. I have visited six different lodges in Alaska and Crystal Creek is the best. It is in a league of its own. The lodge was beautiful, the fishing was great, the staff was excellent. You couldn't ask for a better Alaskan fishing experience.”

Steve E.