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Maclaren River Lodge

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Approximate Cost:

6 - 7 Days: $500 to $1,000 Per Person

4 - 5 Days: $500 to $1,000 Per Person

2 - 3 Days: $500 to $1,000 Per Person
Type: Lodges
Fishing: Fly Fishing Freshwater Fishing Self Guided Fishing

What we fish for: Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout

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The Maclaren River Lodge sits at mile 42 along the Denali Highway. This is a road house that offers cabins and couple of remote camps. They offer fishing at Cottonwood Creek and Boulder Creek and drop off canoeing so you can paddle/drift down the river.

Lodging here is rustic, and guests stay in small cabins with a Queen bed and two bunk beds that offer propane heating and propane lights. Some cabins have only bunk beds, and others are large enough for two queen beds. Overall, this is a base camp for those who want to explore the area around Denali

Fishing at the Maclaren River Lodge

This is mostly a self-guided fishing lodge where you can set your own pace. The local rivers are home to Arctic Grayling which make an excellent target for fly fishing and spin casters. Arctic Grayling are remarkable fish that are smart, beautiful and challenging. They are small as most grow between 2-3 pounds. A big Grayling might hit 16 inches.

The local lakes are home to Lake Trout, which tend to grow big in Alaska. There is a rumor of a secret fishing spot that you can find down a deer trail of a road and past the third huckleberry hedge. The secret to finding this hidden oasis is to ask the Lodge for directions. It is not well advertised so many people never ask. If you are looking for a guided fishing adventure, you MIGHT find one here. Check with the lodge either before you arrive or when you check in as guides in this area are few and far between.

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Reviewed By Ruhbanker1 on September 9, 2022

Definitely on the more rustic side of our AK lodging experience. Room was cute and clean but did not have shampoo, soap, etc. Staff was friendly but amenities are very limited. Great for a quick...
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Cute and Rustic

Reviewed By pbcurtiss on September 6, 2022

We were traveling from Denali to Chitinia to catch a small plane to McCarthy via the Denali Highway and needed a place to stay in between to position us for a flight the next day. We enjoyed the...
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Comfortable cabins in a nice location

Reviewed By LoveTravel697307 on July 18, 2022

Good location to stay while touring Denley Road. The cabin is clean and decorated with a lake view balcony. The staff at the hotel and restaurant are efficient and courteous. There is parking right...
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