Hello, Dan Michels here. It's been said that after 27 seasons at Crystal Creek Lodge I am the only constant. Yet, that being said, it's not about me. It's about our guests, and the staff, of Crystal Creek Lodge. Our guests dedicate their free time to experience what we do and our staff dedicate their careers to serving our guests. This blog series is about snippets of insight as to what we do, and how our guests experience Crystal Creek Lodge. Enjoy.
All of us at Crystal Creek Lodge send you our warmest greetings and wishes for a happy, safe, and healthy holiday season. Thank you for being an important part of what makes the Crystal Creek family come together. We appreciate your support, and we look forward to seeing you again in the coming year. With…
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While we’ve noticed outdoor clothing, hairstyles, fishing equipment and even the paint schemes on our venerable Beaver aircraft constantly change during our 35 seasons at Crystal Creek Lodge, some things haven’t; namely the large fish in the photos and the smiling faces behind them. The scenery in the background of the photos also remains the…
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The dining experience at Crystal Creek Lodge is personal and intimate. Our goal is to make each guest feel at home, yet excited to try something they may have never tried before. We work with small fisheries, farms, and ranches within Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. It is our intention to showcase our region, the…
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Alaska is a marvel. It’s an amazing wilderness holding the promise of adventure. It’s a place of respite and a place to decompress in seemingly endless wide-open spaces to explore, Here’s a taste of the wilderness; a touch of the rugged mountains, endless coastline, rolling tundra, fish-filled rivers, and expansive vistas to fill your heart….
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Explore the stunning backcountry of Alaska at the river’s pace – by raft! Some of the best fishing in Alaska lies in remote places and with some our fisheries, a raft will give you the best chance to catch all Alaska has to offer including trophy rainbow trout. Crystal Creek Lodge has many unique options for incredible and adventure-filled excursions; a fly fishing focused raft trip is…
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Escape for a moment to the wilds of Alaska with Crystal Creek Lodge’s One Minute Alaska Vacation video. This video is based on the guest’s view. Awaken your senses and enter a world where salmon turn rivers red, rainbow trout and salmon bend rods and peel line, and grizzly bears outnumber humans. Explore our world,…
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This year may be coming to an end, but our commitment to serving valued guests or potential guests like you never stops. All of us at Crystal Creek Lodge wish you all the best this holiday season. With Love & Cheer ~ the entire Crystal Creek Lodge family
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Connection is an essential component of the Crystal Creek Lodge experience; connection to nature, connection to adventure and connection to one another through hospitality & fellowship. We thank our 2021 guests for following our pre-trip protocols so we could, after sitting on the sidelines in 2020, gather together again to experience and share a season…
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Ugashik Narrows connects two large lakes on the Alaska Peninsula—Upper and Lower Ugashik. It is a world-renowned fishery and favorite of fly anglers at the Lodge. Grayling, trout, Arctic char and silver salmon are all caught there. It’s a remote area with spectacular scenery and wildlife; as a crossing place for large game, small game,…
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The Alaska Rainbow Trout is a fish that evolved as an opportunist and, accordingly, is built for speed and aggression. They migrate scores of miles each year, moving in, out and through the rivers, streams and lakes of Bristol Bay in search of salmon fry, small fish, lampreys, salmon eggs, salmon carcasses, insects and even…
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