Katmai National Park

Not only will you enjoy Wood Tikchik State Park each day, a short flight will allow you to open the door to Katmai National Park. Home of Brooks Falls, the Valley of 10,000 smokes and endless miles of river to fish. It’s another 4 plus million acres of federally controlled land that features one of the largest brown bear populations in the world. It’s also home to the Famous Brooks Falls, one of the Alaska greatest spots to sit and enjoy brown bears in the natural habitat.

What our customers say...

James H
				This was my wife's and my second visit to Bear Claw Lodge on Lake Aleknagik near Dillingham Alaska.  …
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James H

						This was my wife's and my second visit to Bear Claw Lodge on Lake Aleknagik near Dillingham Alaska.  …
					
Jesse Cole
				Steven Issacs, Bear Claw Lodge Manager, saved my day today.  Not even a lodger at Bear Claw, my friend and I were driving my boat homeward down Aleknagik Lake when my engine stopped.  We were about half a mile out on the lake, straight out from the Lodge.

I wasn’t too worried, because it was such a beautiful day.  Lucky for us, Steven saw us paddling across the lake toward Bear Claw.

I was SO relieved when I saw the Bear Claw jet boat start moving our way.  Steven came out and spent the time, over an hour of his time, towing my boat back to the Aleknagik Lake boat ramp.

Not only did he save my bacon (and my boat), Steven was the nicest guy!  He got me comfortably installed on his powerful and snug jetboat, and kindly chatted and visited with me as he towed me back to the boat ramp.

Wow!!

Dear Steven, a thousand thank you’s for the helping hand!!

Steven also invited me to stop by the lodge any time I needed a hand, or a cup of coffee!

Double wow!!

So impressed by Steven, and grateful to him and Bear Claw Lodge.
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Jesse Cole

						Steven Issacs, Bear Claw Lodge Manager, saved my day today.  Not even a lodger at Bear Claw, my friend and I were driving my boat homeward down Aleknagik Lake when my engine stopped.  We were about half a mile out on the lake, straight out from the Lodge.

I wasn’t too worried, because it was such a beautiful day.  Lucky for us, Steven saw us paddling across the lake toward Bear Claw.

I was SO relieved when I saw the Bear Claw jet boat start moving our way.  Steven came out and spent the time, over an hour of his time, towing my boat back to the Aleknagik Lake boat ramp.

Not only did he save my bacon (and my boat), Steven was the nicest guy!  He got me comfortably installed on his powerful and snug jetboat, and kindly chatted and visited with me as he towed me back to the boat ramp.

Wow!!

Dear Steven, a thousand thank you’s for the helping hand!!

Steven also invited me to stop by the lodge any time I needed a hand, or a cup of coffee!

Double wow!!

So impressed by Steven, and grateful to him and Bear Claw Lodge.
					
Tom Wright
 
				Best fly fishing ever. Great staff and great guides. Beautiful peaceful scenery. We will be visiting again next year.
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Tom Wright
 
						Best fly fishing ever. Great staff and great guides. Beautiful peaceful scenery. We will be visiting again next year.
					
James Murray
				World Class Trout and Salmon Fishing with Budget Pricing My father and I have visited Bearclaw Lodge annually for the past dozen years or more. Although we’ve fished across the lower 48 and in other key destinations (Europe, New Zealand) there is simply nothing that compares with bush Alaska, the Wood-Tikchik river system, or Bearclaw Lodge. When they say 100+ fish days, they actually mean it. We’ve had back-to-back doubles for an hour straight in June. We’ve had days with non-stop dry fly action in July. We’ve seen bead action in August that would blow your mind. We’ve caught boatloads of 24”+ rainbows in a week. We’ve seen the SW Alaska June grand slam (char, dolly, bows, grayling, kings, sockeye) numerous times from clients ranging from beginner to expert. All of this is thanks to Rob, Lisa, and the incomparable guide team they maintain year after year. When additionally viewed through the filter of price, Bearclaw is a value you can’t beat almost anywhere in the world. Highly recommended.
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James Murray

						World Class Trout and Salmon Fishing with Budget Pricing My father and I have visited Bearclaw Lodge annually for the past dozen years or more. Although we’ve fished across the lower 48 and in other key destinations (Europe, New Zealand) there is simply nothing that compares with bush Alaska, the Wood-Tikchik river system, or Bearclaw Lodge. When they say 100+ fish days, they actually mean it. We’ve had back-to-back doubles for an hour straight in June. We’ve had days with non-stop dry fly action in July. We’ve seen bead action in August that would blow your mind. We’ve caught boatloads of 24”+ rainbows in a week. We’ve seen the SW Alaska June grand slam (char, dolly, bows, grayling, kings, sockeye) numerous times from clients ranging from beginner to expert. All of this is thanks to Rob, Lisa, and the incomparable guide team they maintain year after year. When additionally viewed through the filter of price, Bearclaw is a value you can’t beat almost anywhere in the world. Highly recommended.
					
gregSOF
				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!
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gregSOF

						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!