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Approximate Cost:6 - 7 Days: $12,000 - $15,000 Per Person
- Type: Lodges
- Fishing: Fly Fishing Freshwater Fishing Guided Fishing
- What we fish for: King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Pink Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Chum Salmon
Hosts Ron and Sharon Hayes built Alaska Rainbow Lodge in 1982 to take advantage of its location on the Kvichak River, 230 air miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska in the Bristol Bay region. The Kvichak is home to the largest salmon run in the world; Sockeyes swim past the lodge's front door by the millions each summer. This excellent location ensures that guests have the opportunity to fish every day, regardless of the weather. Ron Hayes has been in the sport fishing business in Alaska for 50 years. With a capacity of only 16 guests, he and his staff are able to provide personal attention for each guest.
Our guests catch-and-release more big Rainbows than anyone, period…
As the name implies, Rainbow Trout are the lodge's specialty, since these feisty fish swim past the front door by the millions each year. The lodge's home river, the Kvichack, consistently produces more Rainbow Trout in excess of 28 inches than any other river in Alaska. Gigantic Rainbows as large as 34 inches are caught each season, some up to 18 pounds. You'll also be within a 25 minute plane ride of every premier Rainbow Trout stream in Bristol Bay, guided by a certified, Coast Guard licensed Alaska fishing guide on a two-to-one ratio.
Premier Alaska fly fishing lodge
The lodge is one of few able to offer both fly-out fishing to nearby streams and unbelievable trophy fishing on its home river. Find Rainbows and Sockeyes by the front door, or take a 15-25 minute flight to fly fish the most famous Rainbow Trout streams in Bristol Bay. Fly fish for King Salmon on the Alagnak River by sight. The lodge has a fully equipped fly-tying bench ready for you. Not a fly fisherman? Not a problem. Guides will teach you how to fly fish, or use any method you're interested in. You can also fish by wading, drifting, casting, or plugging.
Fly-outs every day
Three float-equipped, six-passenger DeHavilland Beaver aircraft are inspected and maintained by an on-site mechanic. With these planes, and their fleet of boats, the lodge can get you access to more than 30 different rivers and streams across 3,000 square miles of the Bristol Bay region. This area is renowned for its trophy Rainbow Trout, Silver Salmon, King Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Grayling and more. There's also spectacular char fishing during the entire season. Clients consistently hook fish in the 30 inch class, and sometimes more than 25 fish per person. The lodge is also one of only six allowed to park a jet boat on the American River, allowing guests to angle in seldom-fished waters.
Flightseeing and photo outings
Flightseeing and photo outings are part and parcel of your fishing adventures. The lodge is located a mere 20 minutes by floatplane from the famous Katmai National Park, providing ample opportunity for spotting and photographing wildlife. Watch in amazement as majestic brown bears chase down fish at Brooks Falls. Glide over glaciers and active volcanoes, and visit the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, scene of the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
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88 Reviews
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Great first time to Alaska 
Reviewed By georgegJ7854NJ on July 18, 2026
- If you are reading this review, you are probably considering a trip to Alaska Rainbow Lodge. I can tell you that my wife and I had an absolutely fantastic time here in July 2025. This was the end of...
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Simply the best
Reviewed By Geoffrey C on September 26, 2024
- This was the ultimate experience of a life time. Amazing fishing, abundance of trophy size fish, 5* food, plane rides to and from fishing, breathtaking scenery and the company of simply the best...
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Above and beyond
Reviewed By Toni B on September 20, 2024
- Rainbow River Lodge exceeded my expectations. The lodge is beautiful, the cabins are so cozy. And the best thing is the staff, every person was exceptional! Every guide, all the lodge staff, the...
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