Big Ku Lodge

The secret to the massive Rainbow Trout that are caught here is a combination of the smaller, clear water, gravel-bottom rivers and the cycle of the salmon. Rainbows feed on salmon roe. The smaller streams are important here because when the salmon are not in the rivers, the aquatic insects are. That means year round food and gigantic trout. Big Ku Lodge recently converted to speed boats, so all of the fishing destinations are reachable by boat. That puts you on the water faster and in the hart of trophy fish county quickly.

June: Can be one of the busiest times of the year in the local rivers and creeks. If the winter has been long then the fish know, the summer will be short. They are active, hungry, and breeding. That makes for outstandingly aggressive fight when hooked and their veracious appetite means your fly is a prime food target.

July: July can be overrun with Salmon. That is not a bad thing for fishermen. The salmon are awesome to catch on a fly, but the Rainbows follow them to take advantage of the roe. 2-3 million Chinook Salmon migrate through the area each year.

August: The salmon continue spawning, but the insect population is also in full swing. A variety of flies work well during August and into September.

September: The fish are full and packing on winter weight. The guides here will show you how to catch massive Rainbows during this time.

The guide ratio is one guide for each 2-3 guests. The speed boats have an advantage over the flight-lodges; they can travel in almost any type of weather, which means hardcore fishermen get to fish. They also have fly-out options if you want to customize your trip. Big Ku Lodge has it all covered. Guests of the Big Ku Lodge fish at some of the best spots in all of Alaska. Enjoy the clear waters of Battle Creek, Big Ku, Little Ku, Moraine Creek and Even the some of the local lakes. The guides are knowledgeable and experienced. Veteran and beginner fishermen are welcome. The guides happily share their knowledge of the local rivers and their secrets to catching the big fish that live here.

The fishing program at Big Ku Lodge is centered around the big fish that live here. Guests are transported by boat to various fishing holes and secret fishing spots. The guides work with you to enable you to catch monster sized fish. The lodge is located in the heart of the best rainbow fishery in Alaska. You can wonder down to the stream and fish after dinner. This is an excellent time for beginners to practice what they learned earlier in the day. Big Ku Lodge offers something remarkable for everyone. If you are keen on fly fishing, this is a good place to be.