The Crystal Creek Lodge Blog is a place of possibilities, where you can learn deeper insights into how to explore the tens of millions of acres of wild Alaska surrounding us. Whether you’re after fishing, wildlife, the perspective of history or simply feeling the awe of being in wide-open spaces, it’s all here. Enjoy the journey.
This article highlights the Top 10 essential Orvis gear items that we feel are indispensable when taking a fly fishing trip to Alaska. When embarking on a fly fishing trip to Alaska, having good quality and durable gear is essential. You’ll be dealing with a wide range of weather conditions, from sunny to rugged and sometimes harsh….
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A Day on the Brooks River: Fishing with Bears in Katmai National Park & Preserve How about a day of watching brown bears and fishing the Brooks River? As a centerpiece of the Katmai National Park, the world-famous Brooks River is a short aircraft flight away from Crystal Creek Lodge and a must-see/must-do experience. Crystal…
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2022 Alaska Fishing Season and Adventures with Crystal Creek Lodge 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…
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Explore Alaska with Crystal Creek Lodge Would you like to Explore Alaska with us? As an Alaska Fishing Lodge that explores the wilds every day, we find Alaska as 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…
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Never Gonna Leave: Alaska Fishing Lodge Experience 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 amazing guests for following our pre-trip protocols so we could, after sitting on the sidelines, gather together again to…
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Despite all that is going on in the world, salmon will continue to thrive this year in Bristol Bay just as they have for thousands of years. Salmon will run and navigate back to their natal streams, the place of their birth. Bears will fish and a wonderfully complex ecosystem supported by salmon will flourish….
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Alaska Fly Fishing with Max What’s the secret to a good day? Big smiles? Laughter? Great company? Doing something out of the ordinary? All of these things? There are many ways to have a good day – at Crystal Creek Lodge you’ll have the opportunity to combine all of the above plus more. Come with us to explore wild,…
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Facts about Bristol Bay, Alaska Check out our Fishing page and our Adventure page to learn more about opportunities to enjoy the Alaska fishing season. Discover the wonders of Crystal Creek Lodge through our Instagram page, where you can immerse yourself in stunning visuals and learn more about our exciting adventures in the Alaskan wilderness!…
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Perhaps you have heard of the “Grand Slam” in fly fishing. A grand slam is an achievement of catching a collection of game fish in a single day. The most notable is the inshore grand slam where a saltwater angler catches a tarpon, permit, and bonefish in a single day. It’s a common target in…
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One Minute Alaska Vacation Brooks Falls is a waterfall located in Katmai National Park and Preserve near King Salmon, Alaska. It is the famous and iconic place to watch brown bears catching & feasting on salmon. Brooks Falls is about 20 miles, a short aircraft flight, from Crystal Creek Lodge. A trip to Brooks for…
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