Wildman Lake Lodge

Host Butch King is an experienced Alaskan bush pilot and Alaska Master Guide with 40 years of experience guiding sportsmen on the remote Alaska Peninsula. The authentic, rustic accommodations are accompanied by great food, either in the lodge or on the river. Brown bears can be spotted from the Trapper's Den, a comfortable living room overlooking the Ocean River. While the lodge specializes in fly fishing, guides can help you find the fish you seek based on your preferred method.

The best Silver Salmon fishing in all of Alaska takes place on the Alaska Peninsula, mostly in August and September. Fish a number of area rivers for King Salmon, which can be found for a full eight weeks. You may want to use your strongest rod for these 30-to-55 pounders. Since there's very little fishing pressure in the area, Wildman has Alaska's most generous King Salmon limits. Wildman also hasn't had the unexpected closures and restrictions that other areas of Alaska have experienced.
In June, the Sockeye Salmon run return to the Ocean and other nearby rivers, making for some excellent salmon fishing. Hook Silver Salmon ranging from 12-22 pounds on flies, spinners, or spoons. Chum and Pink Salmon are also plentiful in area waters throughout July and August. The Ocean River is also full of Native Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Arctic Char. Chase these down to add some variety to your excursions. Enjoy unlimited fishing time right behind the lodge.

A weeklong fishing package includes three fully guided fly out fishing days targeting the salmon on neighboring rivers, as well as local fishing by boat. Guides with years of experience in the area know right where the best fishing is at any point in the season, and can get you to your destination with little walking. Fly out to one of a dozen remote salmon streams within 25 minutes. These are wading and casting fly fishing rivers, where you can wade on firm, black, volcanic sand bottoms. Floating fly lines with sink tips are favored on most rivers. Many clients enjoy using double hand Spey rods for salmon and Steelhead. Wild, shiny Steelhead are found throughout the watershed in early spring and late fall. The vagaries of early and late season weather can make Steelhead fishing a challenging, but invigorating, outing for serious anglers. Your arrival day also includes a full afternoon of local fishing, which is rare among Alaska lodges.