Great Mid-Priced Fishing Lodges in Alaska
Guide and guest show off their catch at Wilderness Place Lodge
Written by the Alaska.org Editorial Team. Updated September 2025.
Luxury fishing lodges in Alaska 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 has many long-standing lodges that offer guided trips, comfortable accommodations, and inclusive packages at a more reasonable cost.
Staying at one of these mid-priced lodges is a great way to experience Alaska’s fishing—pairing expert guides and reliable accommodations with access to some of the state’s most productive waters. Alaska’s waters support all five species of Pacific salmon, trophy rainbow trout, grayling, and more. Fishing opportunities range from road-accessible rivers to remote streams and open ocean, with wilderness scenery that few places can match.
Mid-Priced Fishing Lodges We Recommend
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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. Trips are all-inclusive of round-trip floatplane flights from Anchorage, guides, gear, and food prepared by a professional team of chefs that can accommodate any dietary needs.
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.
Contributors: David Lisi of Alaska Heavenly Lodge and Jason Rockvam of Wilderness Place Lodge
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