Guided Salmon Fishing Trips in Alaska

Bushwhack Alaska offers amazing guided salmon fishing trips catered to both experienced and beginner anglers. Our luxury fishing lodge is located a stone's throw away from some of Alaska's best salmon fishing waters, and more specifically, right in the middle of the Sockeye salmon run corridor. Our expert team of fishing guides will keep you on the salmon day-in and day-out, making sure your lines stay tight!

Alaskan Salmon Fishing

Salmon fishing in Alaska is the ultimate summer fishing adventure. Every year from the beginning of July through mid August, thousands of sockeye salmon make their way upriver to their annual spawning grounds, creating an incredible fishing phenomenon referred to as the "Salmon Run". This 6 week period is one of the most anticipated annual fishing events in the world!

Fishing the Sockeye Salmon Run in Alaska

The Sockeye salmon run in Alaska is possibly the most target rich fishing environment you will ever find. At times, you will be catching salmon on almost every cast you make. This action-packed fun attracts seasoned fishermen from around the world, but it also makes for a very enjoyable family fishing trip. Fishing normally requires quite a lot of patience, which isn't a virtue most children have, so the salmon run is a great opportunity to get the family outdoors on a kid-friendly fishing trip in Alaska.

To make it even better, you get to take home and hundreds of pounds of salmon meat at the end of the trip! Come enjoy the Sockeye salmon run with Bushwhack Alaska.

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Salmon Fishing in the Bristol Bay Watershed

Lake Iliamna is situated in the Bristol Bay watershed, home to the largest sockeye and king salmon runs in the world. Iliamna is the largest freshwater lake in Alaska and one of the largest in North America, comparable with the Great Lakes.

Novices and experienced fly fishermen alike will feel welcome at Bushwhack. With our knowledgeable and experienced guides and a staff that caters to your every need, a week here will be the experience of a lifetime.

Bushwhack Alaska has all the transportation tools necessary to get you on the salmon. Depending on species, season and drainage, as well as specific itineraries, boats, aircraft and 4-wheel drive vehicles are utilized to transport clients from the lodge to the fishing areas.

Iliamna, Alaska

Iliamna is located 225 miles southwest of Anchorage on the Alaska peninsula. Iliamna is not accessible by the Alaska highway system, so a short flight from Anchorage is required. Flights depart Anchorage and Iliamna daily.

Travel to Iliamna

Make arrangements to arrive at Anchorage International Airport (ANC) on any major or budget airlines. From there, our guests fly with Lake and Peninsula Air to Iliamna, where we will be waiting to pick you up and take you to the lodge. For guests staying a night or two in Anchorage, we recommend staying at the Millennium Lakefront Hotel. Your flight with Lake and Peninsula Air and hotel reservations are booked separately from your booking at Bushwhack Lodge.

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What to Bring on Your Salmon Fishing Trip

All fishing equipment and tackle is provided. If you prefer to fly fish, please bring your rod and reel of choice. Bring along your favorite flies or try our home-tied flies.