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Wilderness Place Lodge

Incredible Selection of Fishing, Wildlife & Adventure Packages in a Remote Location | Perfect for Families, Couples, Groups & Guests with Limited Fishing Experience to Expert Anglers

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Wilderness Place Lodge
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We are currently offering early booking incentives for 2024 trips. For all deposits made by November 1, 2023 we will offer a credit of $250 per 2 people towards booking a hotel in Anchorage for the night prior to your stay with us. We will also extend 2023 rates for your 2024 trip (cost savings of 4%). We require just 20% down to secure reservations. These early booking bonuses apply to a group minimum of 2 people for a minimum 2 night fishing lodge package only.

Wilderness Place Lodge offers all-inclusive packages, the best service, flexible itineraries, modern amenities, fine cuisine, and superb Alaskan salmon and trout fishing. Our fishing lodge features fishing for all 5 species of Pacific Salmon, Rainbow Trout and grayling on our remote clearwater river. We also have fishing for Northern Pike in a nearby lake chain. We are proud to offer the best all-around value and a truly memorable experience for your friends & family!

Our lodge is remote, located on a beautiful wild river system in the hearth of southcentral Alaska. We fly by float plane approximately 70 miles Northwest from Anchorage towards Denali National Park. The 45 minute flight covers a vast array of wetlands, rivers, dense forests and lakes. The valley is an incredible spectacle of what remains of its glacial past. Epic views of Mt. Denali (McKinley) to the north can be seen on clear days.

We include round-trip float plane trip from Anchorage, private deluxe cabins with bath, all meals, personal fishing guides, daily guided fishing, beer and wine, all fishing equipment, waders, etc.

Prices Per Person
1 night - $1,386
2 nights - $2,690
3 nights - $3,902
4 nights - $4,994
5 nights - $5,920
6 nights - $6,692


Wilderness Place Lodge offers all-inclusive packages, the best service, flexible itineraries, modern amenities, fine cuisine, and superb Alaskan salmon and trout fishing. Our fishing lodge features fishing for all 5 species of Pacific Salmon, Rainbow Trout and grayling on our remote clearwater river. We also have fishing for Northern Pike in a nearby lake chain. We are proud to offer the best all-around value and a truly memorable experience for your friends & family!

Our lodge is remote, located on a beautiful wild river system in the hearth of southcentral Alaska. We fly by float plane approximately 70 miles Northwest from Anchorage towards Denali National Park. The 45 minute flight covers a vast array of wetlands, rivers, dense forests and lakes. The valley is an incredible spectacle of what remains of its glacial past. Epic views of Mt. Denali (McKinley) to the north can be seen on clear days.

We include round-trip float plane trip from Anchorage, private deluxe cabins with bath, all meals, personal fishing guides, daily guided fishing, beer and wine, all fishing equipment, waders, etc.

Prices Per Person
1 night - $1,386
2 nights - $2,690
3 nights - $3,902
4 nights - $4,994
5 nights - $5,920
6 nights - $6,692


This combination adventure is all-inclusive, guided and fully outfitted. This adventure is available for groups of 2+. All ages and abilities welcome! Enjoy this unique fly-in Wilderness Lodge experience! For locals, or those passing through Anchorage, this is a remarkable getaway for anyone on a time budget. The convenience of the lodge with proximity to Anchorage allows for an easy overnight trip, yet still is remote and surrounded by expansive Alaskan wilderness. Although just 24 hours, experience a full itinerary of guided fishing, fly fishing instruction, hiking, wildlife, photo ops, fine dining, libations, R&R and a deluxe private cabin all capped off with a scenic float plane trip.

Enjoy this unique fly-in Wilderness Place Lodge experience! Start your trip with a scenic float plane flight over the Susitna River Valley with views of Denali and surrounding mountains. Arrive at the lodge for a sit-down lunch followed by a guided afternoon on our clear-water river featuring an optional flyfishing lesson for trout and/or salmon. Return to the lodge for hors d’oeuvres and complimentary wine. Our chef team of 3 prepares a gourmet 4-course meal including the finest Northwest cuisine. Enjoy a blissful sleep in your private deluxe cabin featuring brand-new memory foam mattresses! The following morning you have the option of sleeping in and enjoying our breakfast service in the lodge, or rise early and hit the water for a full morning of fishing. Departure flight back to Anchorage leaves the lodge by float plane at approximately 12pm.


This combination adventure is all-inclusive, guided and fully outfitted. This adventure is designed for groups of 2-4. Begin your adventure with a scenic 45-minute float plane flight departing Anchorage's renowned Lake Hood seaplane base. Arrive at Wilderness Place Lodge in time for lunch provided by the professional chef team of 3. Following a brief orientation, hit the river with your guide to target a variety of fish species. We include all spin and fly-fishing gear and instruction/classes for all abilities.

Wilderness Place Lodge is a highly reviewed all-inclusive fishing lodge with deluxe private cabins with bath, a gorgeous log lodge, a courteous staff of 18 that hosts an average number of 15 guests. After a few days of experiencing the river, fishing, hiking, "wining and dining"; you will fly with your guide to a small lake just north of the lodge. Here you will find the historic Pioneer Cabin Wilderness Retreat. This log cabin is located right on the banks of a remote lake with a short trail that accesses the river. Enjoy fine Alaska 'glamping', R & R, lake kayaking, swimming, hiking, river fishing and lakeside campfires while you experience a day and a night at this pristine & unique location. Following your stay at the Pioneer cabin, your guide will inflate the raft(s) and you will float and fish a full day back down to Wilderness Place Lodge.

• 3 night combination package $ 4,070/person
• 4 night combination package $ 5,120/person
• 5 night combination package $ 5,920/person


June through early July is one of our favorite times of the year offering great weather and 24 hours of sunlight! This adventure bundle is one of our most popular trip specials we offer each season as it bundles many incredible experiences including southcentral Alaska's finest wade fishing for native rainbow trout, king salmon and grayling, superb top-water fishing for northern pike in a nearby lake chain, all the spoils of our deluxe wilderness lodge, fine cuisine, fireside shore lunches and a fly-out 5 mile raft trip with fishing included as part of the trip package! This package is one of a kind and is all inclusive from Anchorage including an awesome round-trip float plane flight. We include all fishing gear and your personal guides will offer top-notch instruction. Wilderness Place Lodge is a highly reviewed all-inclusive fishing lodge with deluxe private cabins with bath, a gorgeous log lodge, a courteous staff of 20 that hosts an average number of 15 guests.

• 2 night package From $2,800
• 3 night package From $3,800
• 4 night package From $4,800

  • Approximate Cost:
    6 - 7 Days: $5,500 to $6,000 Per Person
    4 - 5 Days: $4,500 to $5,000 Per Person
    2 - 3 Days: $2,500 to $3,000 Per Person
  • Type: Float Trips Lodges
  • Fishing: Fly Fishing Freshwater Fishing Guided Fishing

Now booking for the 2024 season with early booking bonuses for everyone placing their reservation by November 1st! We offer the best customized, All-inclusive Alaska fishing lodge and wilderness adventure packages! Our small lodge fills quickly, so act early to secure preferred dates and trip duration! Inquire to plan your 2024 or 2025 trip here.

View all of our rates and fishing lodge packages.

For all of our custom adventure packages, please visit our new Fishing and multi-sport Alaska adventure packages!

Our Alaska wilderness and fishing lodge offers a unique experience. We are just a bit more flexible than other fly-in lodges and our inclusive packages make it just that much easier! Get to Anchorage, and we'll take care of you every step of the way. Plan your Alaska fishing trip or wilderness adventure package today with Wilderness Place Lodge. For fishing trips, visit our Alaska peak fishing calendar to coincide your vacation with preferred target fish species. For DIY or guided Adventure trips, Outposts, Glamping and bundled packages, check out our Wilderness Adventure Page
Perched on the river banks of our beautiful remote river, Wilderness Place Lodge sits on 10 private acres in the heart of the Susitna Valley, 80 air miles northwest of Anchorage. We are a full-service, deluxe Alaska fishing lodge and eco-adventure company focused on the best service and hospitality. Our home river is a freestone river system meandering 60 miles from its source at Chelatna Lake on the border of Denali National Park. The river is famed for its large runs of all 5 species of Alaska pacific salmon and healthy native populations of Alaska Rainbow Trout. Our fishing lodge offers all-inclusive, full service packages for any duration stay. You can arrive and depart on any day of the week, which makes our operation very unique and comfortably flexible. The private deluxe cabins are modern with comfy mattresses, fine amenities and full bath/shower within. The food is top notch and the staff is the friendliest people you will meet. We take pride in hospitality first to be sure all our comfortable and feel welcome at our unique wilderness place.

Wilderness Place Lodge focuses on keeping the small up-close-and-personal approach unlike many larger resort environments.

With one guide for two to three guests, and a one-to-one staff ratio, you can experience a highly customized fishing vacation with all the spoils. Stay in one of the seven modern guest cabins on our 10 acre private riverside parcel. Meal options and fishing schedules are flexible, so plan your time here as you please! Local, micro-brew beer, wifi, all fishing gear, and top-of-the-line fishing waders are included. The fabulous fishing, friendly staff and fine amenities draw a 50% guest return rate each summer. Most guests book by Christmas each season, so plan well in advance if you want to include Wilderness Place Lodge in your next Alaskan adventure. To request further information or brochures, secure online information form.

Experience our remote, scenic clear-water tributary, and the spin and fly fishing opportunities that abound!

Visit our Alaska fishing page for complete guide to Fishing Alaska. The lodge boasts awesome Alaska salmon, trout and grayling fishing right in our home waters! Our remote river system fills with strong runs of five Alaska salmon species each summer. Trophy king salmon (15-50lbs) enter the river in early June and run strong through the 10th of July. Sockeye and pink salmon arrive in large numbers in mid-July followed by silver salmon and chum salmon. Our river also boasts a thriving native Rainbow Trout fishery. While there's great trout fishing throughout the season, early to mid-June, late July, August and September are peak trophy Trout time. Seeking a change of scenery? Try a boat outing to a nearby chain of lakes for excellent Northern Pike fishing throughout the summer. Pike fishing in this very different fishery is excellent with spin or fly fishing gear.

Ultimate Alaska Off-Grid Adventure packages!

Would you like to experience the very best all-around remote Alaskan experience? Spend a few days at our Alaska fishing lodge in tandem with a night or more at one or both of our unique fly-in wilderness outpost cabins, or choose one of our packages that bundle an overnight at a 2nd wilderness lodge along with an epic helicopter-glacier tour with hiking and optional dog-sledding experience!

If you are interested in bundling a diversity of adventures in tandem with Wilderness Place Lodge fishing, check out our Inclusive Alaska Adventure Trips page.

Now booking for 2024 and beyond!

To place reservations, please fill out our online reservation form, or give us a call or text us at 907-355-7616. We are also happy to suggest other side trips to round out your ultimate Alaskan adventure!

Float Plane Schedule from/to Anchorage

Our trips begin with a 45 minute float plane trip from Anchorage to the lodge departing at 10:30am on day 1 of your trip. Our chef team has lunch prepared for you upon arrival followed by a full afternoon of fishing, dinner at 6:30pm in the lodge and optional evening fishing thereafter. On the final day of your trip, you have the full morning to fish prior to departing for Anchorage approx. 11:45am with arrival back to town at 1pm. Your daily fishing itinerary is completely flexible and you work out with your guide(s) the best schedule that fits your group's expectations.

Inclusive Trip Packages

Our trip packages are flexible as you can arrive/depart on any day of the week and stay for any duration. Our packages are all-inclusive with exception of Alaska Fishing licenses which you may purchase online prior to your trip. Otherwise we include: round-trip float plane flight from Anchorage, private deluxe cabin(s) with full bath, all meals on and off the water, all fishing gear (spin and fly), Simms waders and boots, personal guides (one per 2-3 fishermen), all beverages, local micro-brew beer, wine, etc. We try to take care of everything you need upon arrival to assure your packing list is kept to a minimum. More information on our rates and packages can be found on our website here: Affordable package rates.
Many of our guests have placed reviews and comments of our operation on our website and Trip Advisor: Our Alaska fishing lodge reviews.
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Seals & friends 2023
5.0 Star Rating
Reviewed By on August 29, 2023
  • Our third time enjoying the wonderful staff, guides and fishing. Each year is different with new and interesting weather related fun. Enjoyed eating the fresh caught fish on the gravel bar and...
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Awesome
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Reviewed By on August 29, 2023
  • This was our 2nd time at Wilderness Place Lodge and we booked next year already!!! The staff goes over and above to make sure the trip is a special one. The food is exceptional, and the cabins are...
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Exceptional
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Reviewed By on August 29, 2023
  • fantastic staff, food, and fishing. Had an absolute blast and will for sure be back! both our guides Zach and Ryan put us on the fish every day and were very patient with instruction. if you are...
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