Katmai National Park

I have had many trips to Bear Claw Lodge and were excellent times. The fishing was fantastic the accommodations wonderful in the middle of bush Alaska. The guides take their time and quite patient with the fisherman. I have hunted and fished different lodges in the lower 48 and in Chile but what stands out from the other lodges is you are taken care of from pick up at the Dillingham airport until you are dropped back off at the airport. Every aspect is explained and your expectation is set as to when you will eat every morning and evening to what time you will meet your guide to start you day fishing. Your arrival back at the lodge is also a known time so you have no surprises. The food is great and very attentive to your likes, dislikes or special diet concerns.

5 Star Alaskan Fishing Trip My wife and I booked a trip in late July for the Great Alaskan Trout adventure — and we were not disappointed! The lodge, food, staff, and guides were all top-notch. From the moment we arrived in Dillingham, we felt like we were among friends.

The meals were excellent, and the kitchen team was very accommodating of my shellfish allergy — no issues even when shrimp or clams were on the menu. After a full day on the river or hiking creeks, the lodge was the perfect place to relax and unwind.

One of the things we enjoyed most was dining with the guides each day. It made the whole experience feel personal — more like fishing with friends than a client-guide setup. Many of the guides have fished these waters for several seasons and know the area inside and out.

We honestly lost count of how many trout, Arctic char, Dolly Varden, and grayling we caught each day. Watching a massive 20+ inch rainbow rise to take a dry fly was an unforgettable moment — and one that will definitely bring us back!

Amazing fishing and stay! Who knew! You can fish a mayfly hatch in Alaska! The drake hatch was amazing and we caught doubles all day on top! Wow! - We caught grayling, char and rainbow trout and it seemed endless! The food was great and the accommodations met our expectations and what a beautiful place!

My wife, a nature photographer, and I, an avid fly fisherman, visited Bear Claw Lodge in early September after meeting the owners, Rob and Lisa Fuentes, at the Safari Club International annual meeting in Houston, Texas, in 2010. …

Best fly fishing ever. Great staff and great guides. Beautiful peaceful scenery. We will be visiting again next year.