room Kvichak River The world's largest Salmon Run and Trophy class Rainbow Trout
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KVICHAK LODGE – ALASKA FLY FISHING LODGE

The Kvichak Lodge is an independently owned and operated Alaska fishing lodge deep in the remote wilderness. Mike McDowell provides over thirty years experience on the Kvichak River and has the top Alaska fishing guides working with him. All our expert fishing guides are well trained and highly skilled professionals, taking every measure to ensure the lodge fishing guests have the best Alaskan experience possible. Featuring incredible runs of Alaska salmon and World Class rainbow trout, this is truly the best place to spend your summers if you are in search of big fish and the tranquility that Alaska has to offer. Kvichak Lodge was Built in the mid 60’s and has continuously operated as an Alaska fly fishing lodge. The lodge was written about by James Michener and visited by many avid fishermen over years that have made the great trek up North to fish Alaska. Come experience firsthand the incredible service, amazing fishing, and downright majesty our location has to offer. Please give us a call to book your next Alaska fishing lodge experience.



•   2024 Fishing Schedule   •

A Guided Alaskan Fishing experience

JuneJulyAugustSeptember

King Salmon; Chinook Salmon

The largest of the Pacific Salmon, King Salmon are the first to return to their birthplace to spawn and die. Adults weigh from 15 to 60 lbs. but expect those in the 25 to 50-pound class to give you a most sensational challenge on rod and reel when Alaska king salmon fishing.

       

Red Salmon; Sockeye Salmon

The Kvichak River is historically the largest Sockey Salmon run in the World. Please get in on the best Alaska salmon fishing at our fishing lodge.

       

Coho Salmon; Silver Salmon

Most of the Mighty Coho Salmon weigh between 8 and 12 pounds. Please join our Alaska salmon fishing lodge to fight these incredible fish.

       

Rainbow Trout

Rainbows in Alaska naturally occur up to 24 lbs. or better in the Iliamna, Bristol Bay drainages. The current Kvichak Lodge trout record is 23.3 lbs. caught in September of 99.

       

Dolly Varden

       

Pike

Alaska pike fishing is a dream for most anglers and you can mix this in with our other fishing opportunities.

       

Grayling

Grayling are God's gift to entry level fly rodders and light tackle fanatics. Most Grayling average 10 to 14 inches with trophies measuring 21 inches and weighing 4 lbs.

       

Char

Alaska char fishing is an amazing experience and we will get you setup for the best char fishing on light tackle or a fly rod.

       

Chum, Pink Salmon

Chum Salmon average 8 to 12 lbs. Pink Salmon is the smallest of the Pacific Salmon, averaging between 3 and 5 lbs.

       
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It was a great year at the Kvichak Lodge. Mike McDowell, the owner, his talented guides, and Mary the chef made for a tremendous fishing trip with my buddies. Mike's continual upgrading of the facility, the knowledge and hard work of the guides, arrival of the sockeye salmon in bunches ,and the scrumptious meals prepared by Mary made the trip fantastic. A big Thank You to Mike and his staff!

- RX777
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Just finished enjoying my fifth trip to Mike McDowell and staff at the Kvichak Lodge. We love the accommodations with window views overlooking the river and wildlife...Mary was our gourmet chef and meals were outstanding. We finished up with crab and prime rib feast...Hoping to return for other great adventures in Alaska at Mike’s Kvichak Lodge.

- GrandTour647980
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If you want a down to earth authentic fishing experience- this is the place. The lodge owner, Mike, is the most personable man along with his guides and staff...The guides were VERY knowledgeable of the river and knew just where to catch the fish. There’s a hit rock sauna, clay shooting, and Mike will even take you up in his plane to go view the bears in the area...I would highly recommend this lodge. It’s not commercialised. It’s a comfortable, casual place. Just what you would expect an Alaskan lodge to be. Had such a fun time!

- AKKellie
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I had the pleasure of spending a week at Kvichak Lodge! Mike and his team are 100% dialed into assuring YOU HAVE A WORLD CLASS EXPERIENCE! They had the beverages & food everyone in our party like. Let me assure you ALL MEALS WERE 5 STAR QUALITY. My wife told the team a KVICHAK LODGE my favorite cake is German Chocolate. Well, we celebrated my birthday while at Kvichak Lodge. They made a German Chocolate cake for my birthday cake. To this day that German Chocolate cake is still THE BEST German Chocolate cake I have had. Thank you Mike and team for the best fishing/wildlife vacation experience I have had the pleasure to experience!

- Bledsoe M
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From the lodge, rainbow trout, char, and grayling fishing are all easily accessible from the bank or by boat. The rainbow trout here are incredible and it's very common to catch a 30" or bigger rainbow. Fishing here is so good that other lodges are bringing in clients by float plane or boat. Guides were friendly, knowledgeable and did a great job of getting us on the fish. All rods and tackle are provided and were top notch. Boats were in great shape and had quiet 4 stroke outboards...Lodge is comfortable and has all the amenities you need.

- CJBake3
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It was one of the best fishing experiences Easton (Michener’s friend) would encounter, a delightful change from the British tradition of either New Zealand or Scotland. The Kvichak was a rough, bitterly cold, turbulent river flowing out of a lake fed by glaciers, and the peoples who frequented it were as rough as the river...they fished for 40 lbs. salmon and 18 lbs. trout, and they saw moose along the banks of the river, and wild fox...It’s really like nothing else left on earth. And I want to go back.

- Author James Michener
Pulitzer Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom Honoree