Great Mid-Priced Fishing Lodges in Alaska

For serious anglers, Alaska offers some of the best opportunities in the world. Outside of the sheer number of fish, there’s also a wide variety—you can find all five species of Pacific salmon, trophy rainbow trout, and grayling. You also have a wide variety of gorgeous wilderness settings to fish in, ranging from road-accessible rivers to remote streams and open ocean. It’s a combination few places can match.

One great way to experience Alaskan angling is by staying at one of its fishing-focused lodges. The more luxurious options book up a year or two in advance and cost around $10,000–$15,000 per person, per week. But you can enjoy excellent fishing without the high price tag. Alaska boasts lots of long-standing lodges that offer guided trips, comfortable accommodations, and inclusive packages at a more reasonable cost.

Mid-Priced Fishing Lodges We Recommend

• Wilderness Place Lodge. Tucked away on a remote river northwest of Anchorage, guests enjoy prime access to wilderness, river adventures, and excellent spin and fly fishing for salmon, trout, grayling, and northern pike. A mid-to-upscale option with a loyal base of repeat guests, this lodge offers great fishing plus a mix of other activities.

• Northwoods Lodge. This intimate lodge sits on the banks of mountain spring-fed Fish Lakes Creek with room for only 12 guests.This all-inclusive lodge offers a comfortable, home-like atmosphere and 8 to 10 hours of guided fishing each day; anglers come for runs of salmon—kings, pinks, sockeyes, and silvers—along with rainbow trout, arctic grayling, and northern pike.

• Alaska Kenai Adventures Lodge. Based in Soldotna, this all-inclusive drive-in lodge gives guests access to the Kenai River, which is known for its salmon runs and large rainbow trout.

• The Lodge at Otter Cove. This all-inclusive, family-run lodge is set on a private beach, just a 20-minute water-taxi ride from Homer. The 5 cabins offer intimate accommodations, and each day you can fish or choose to go kayaking, hiking, or wildlife viewing.

• Alaska Heavenly Lodge. Charming, private log cabins in Cooper Landing, about two hours from Anchorage. Stays are not all-inclusive, but fishing charters through Cooper Landing Fishing Guides run about $200–$300 per day. For meals, you can cook onsite or dine out.

• Kenai Riverside Lodge. This eco-conscious lodge along the Kenai River blends a relaxed, family-style atmosphere with river and mountain access. Accommodations and meals are included; fishing—with Alaska Wildland Adventures—costs extra but comes with full access to wide stretches of the Kenai River, where you can angle for sockeye and coho salmon, rainbow trout, and more. You can also enjoy hikes, naturalist programs, rafting, and a wood-fired sauna.

• Clam Gulch Lodge. Set on the Kenai Peninsula, 30 minutes south of Soldotna, this intimate lodge sits on a bluff overlooking Cook Inlet and the surrounding volcanoes. From freshwater rivers to deep-sea charters, the nearby waters support excellent fishing for both beginners and seasoned anglers. Owners Gary and Pam connect guests with trusted local guides, whether for a single day on the water or a custom, multi-day fishing package.

Tips For Booking

• Book six months to a year in advance. These lodges tend to be small, with space for only a handful of guests, and many fill up with repeat customers, especially during the big salmon runs.

• Try to be flexible on dates. It will give you the best chance of snagging space, especially since mid-priced lodges may have more availability than the luxury lodges.