Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat

It's Bush luxury, and they mean it. Guests stay in one of the many cabins around the property. Expect creature comforts such as heated mattress pads and silky down comforters. The idea here is really about self-guided experiences, hence the blackout curtains, which allow you to sleep in a land where the sun may shine all day and night. 

They are an all-inclusive lodge with gourmet meals that include tastes from around the world as well as a staple of locally grown and caught foods. They are part of the Bristol Bay Watershed and sit along the shores of Lake Clark, which is many times larger than the city of Manhattan. Expect meals with fresh-caught Salmon, Salads from lodge's garden, and during the summer, desserts stuffed fresh berries from the local area. It is an experience that is both pleasant and addicting. 

Most of the fishing is self-guided though they partner with Lake Clark Air to provide access to fly-out and guided fishing adventures. The fishing is unreal. Self-guided trips include fishing from canoe or kayaks or just tossing flies from the lake's shore. Grayling, Lake Trout, and Northern Pike are easy to come by, and you have access to King, Silver, Chum, and Sockeye Salmon. 

Guided Fishing - You can ask for a guide when you make your reservations for fishing in the local area - by boat or hiking, or you can book a fly-out fishing adventure with Lake Clark Air to explore the many quality rivers and creeks throughout Alaska. If you love the idea of self-guided fishing, they will boat you to a location and drop you off for the day, and then pick you up.