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Unalakleet River Lodge

4.0 out of 5

8 Google Reviews

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Approximate Cost:

6 - 7 Days: $3,500 to $4,000 Per Person
Type: Lodges
Fishing: Fly Fishing Freshwater Fishing Guided Fishing

What we fish for: King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Pink Salmon, Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Chum Salmon, Dolly Varden

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This beautiful log lodge its majestically above the Unalakleet River in the midst of the Alaskan bush country in the southwest. The lodge is surrounded by nature and the native spruce and cedar forests press in while the Nulato Hills provide the backdrop to some of the best fishing you could ask for in Alaska. This is prime Salmon, Grayling, Dolly Varden, and Arctic Char fishing and people come here from the world over to fish the large runs of Kings, Silver and Coho Salmon.

Guests are housed in private cabins that have luxury amenities such as high-quality linens, private bathrooms, and with a guest to staff ration that is 1.5 staff to 1 guest. The food is incredible, and the staff is very competent.

Fishing the Unalakleet River

There are many great fishing rivers in Alaska, but the Unalakleet River is perhaps the best of them all. Usually, a river has a huge run of one or two types of salmon, but the Unalakleet River has a huge run of Kings, Silvers, Chum, and Pinks Salmon. Also, there are large populations of Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, and Grayling. This is a fishing haven. The river offers gentle sway back and riffles with shallow water that is perfect for wading.

When to Come and What to Fish For at the Unalakleet River Lodge

The Kings show up around the first week of June and usually stay until the first week of July. The common king weighs between 18-25 pounds with a good potential for landing a 50 plus pound fish. The Chum and if it is an even-numbered year, the Pink Salmon show up about mid-June. The Chum stay through mid-August and the Pink stay until the first week of August. The Silver, or Coho Salmon, Being showing up in late June and early July. The Silver Salmon peak about the end of the first week of August, but they stay through September. If you like to fish for Arctic Char, they show up mid-June, peak at the end of July and are gone by the start of September. The Dolly Varden and Arctic Grayling are around all season long from the beginning to June through the end of September.

The Chum Salmon weight in from 7-14 pounds with a trophy in the high teens to 20-pound range. The Pink Salmon show up in droves, and it is not difficult to have a 100-fish day when the Pinks are in the water. The Silver Salmon weigh around 10-12 pounds with a trophy hitting the 15-pound mark. Dolly Varden average 3-5 pounds with a 10-pound fishing being remarkable. The Arctic Grayling reach 20-24 inches and are brilliant to target. If you are not familiar with Dolly Varden, you should get to know them. They are very similar to Rainbow Trout, both in the tenaciousness and their fight.

Photos of Unalakleet River Lodge

Unalakleet River Lodge

Unalakleet River Lodge

Relax in the beautiful Main Lodge

Guests relaxing at the Bar

Main Lodge Dining

Accommodations

Accommodations

Accommodations

Beautiful View of the Unalakleet River

Fly Fishing the Unalakleet River

Remote Alaska Fly Fishing

Fish On!

Fly Fishing for Chum Salmon

Chum Salmon

King Salmon on a fly

King Salmon

Silver Salmon

Silver Salmon

Fly Fishing for Arctic Grayling

Dolly Varden

Another Salmon on the fly

Shore Lunch

Shore Lunch

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Google Rating

4.0 out of 5

8 Google Reviews

Google Reviews

1 out of 5

(1/5)

Bryan Guillot

Reviewed 5 months ago on Google

Attempted to book last year and due to airline problems the lodge rolled my deposit to this year. No response to email or phone. They must be out of business and stolen thousands of dollars from me. I will continue to investigate through legal channels. BE AWARE IF YOU BOOK A RESERVATION WITH THEM

5 out of 5

(5/5)

PAT MACLEOD

Reviewed a year ago on Google

Another great week of fishing and camaraderie at Unalakleet River Lodge! The accommodations were clean, warm and welcoming after a day on the water. The meals were superb! Warren received a well-deserved round of applause at week?s end. The bar was well stocked and ready for the fisherfolk and guides to share their stories and lies during happy hour. Overall the management team and staff provided a wonderful and memorable week at the lodge. Cheers to the URL crew!

5 out of 5

(5/5)

Susan Lyons

Reviewed 2 years ago on Google

We had a fantastic week at the Lodge. Great staff, great accommodations, great food. We caught a lot of fish. Our guide also helped us hone our fly fishing skills and grew our joy of fishing. Highly recommend visiting this delightful lodge!

5 out of 5

(5/5)

Waylon Jennings

Reviewed 2 years ago on Google

Just finished a week at Unalakleet River Lodge and wow what an amazing trip. If i could rate more than 5 stars i would. It truly was a life changing experience and I cannot express how much gratitude I have for Mitch and his staff. From the time I was picked up at the airport to the moment we were dropped back off (they even stayed and made sure we boarded the plane safely) the staff ensured our safety and accommodated all needs. All welcomed us with open arms upon arrival and entertained us throughout the week. There was a never dull moment at URL. Lets start with fishing. I cant not put into words how amazing the fishing was. I have fished all my life from catching Large Mouth in farm ponds to deep sea fishing for Grouper and let me tell you...salmon fishing on the fly takes the cake. I honestly lost count of how many fish we caught by the end of the FIRST DAY. Everyday seemed better than the last. I had the pleasure of having Matt Barnes as my guide and he never disappointed. He new where the fish were and when to be there. Always willing to answer my questions, always quick with a joke and never stopped giving his all each day. We hit our limit each day and it didnt take long for my box was full. I cannot wait to enjoy this fresh salmon on the grill at home The cabins were neat and tidy and all you would ever need for a stay out in the bush. Hot showers, clean towels and comfortable bedding provided the much needed environment to wind down or rejuvenate each day. The cabins were cleaned and maintained while out fishing and never once did i run out of anything. As for the food, this was truly a dinning experience like no other. The presentation was incredible and they used local ingredients throughout the menu. Anything you could want was available for breakfast and allowed you to really start your day off right. Lunch options were strong, half the week we ate on the boat and the other half we ate at the lodge. Cocktail hour set off the evenings and was a favorite of mine. Being able to enjoy great drinks, hors d'oeuvres and trade fishing stories quickly became my favorite time of the day. Dinner was an elevated dining experience and the cook executed the meal perfectly each night. Each course of the meal somehow outdid the previous and was always paired with an excellent choice in wine. I never once had to ask for help with anything, all staff was quick to anticipate any needs and jump into action. By the end of the week I had forged a friendship with Mitch, his guides and all other staff. Nights in the Lodge felt like time with family and I will never forget the laughs and memories made with these wonderful people. They take pride in their work and put forth true effort to make each guest feel like they are home. Simply put, you cannot go wrong with booking a trip to this lodge. Alaska has so much to offer and Unalakleet River Lodge has the knowledge and know how to make it accessible to you.

5 out of 5

(5/5)

Aaron Beinhauer

Reviewed a year ago on Google

One of a kind experience. From the first day upriver trip to the lodge, meeting the guides and staff at the airport, cleaning your daily catch, there is nothing better, besides a shore lunch.