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...

James595
				Fantastic Fishing 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.  They made all the arrangements for us, including our air travel from Anchorage to Dillingham on Penair, where we were met by two guides from the lodge for the van and boat trip to the lodge on Lake Aleknagik just inland from Bristol Bay in SW Alaska.  The lodge has spectacular views across the lake, a comfortable lounge and dining room.  Our room at the top of the stairs was spacious and next to the bathroom.

Although the lodge was in the process of closing during our stay, we were made to feel right at home by Rob, his staff of six guides, and the cooks.  The meals were hearty and delicious - just the thing after a day in the field.  The fishing was more than I could have wished for.  I drift fished the Alekinak River that runs into the Lake and waded Sunshine Creek at the far end of the Lake.  In addition to rainbow trout, which I had caught before in the Lower 48, I caught my first grayling, arctic char, Dolly Varden, sockeye, and silver salmon during my three day stay.  My wife had plenty of opportunities to photograph eagles and the spectacular landscapes around the lake.  Due to it being late in the season, there were few bears around - which was OK with me as a fisherman.

By the time we left, we felt like we were old friends with the staff.  This was a highlight of our trip to Alaska.
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James595

						Fantastic Fishing 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.  They made all the arrangements for us, including our air travel from Anchorage to Dillingham on Penair, where we were met by two guides from the lodge for the van and boat trip to the lodge on Lake Aleknagik just inland from Bristol Bay in SW Alaska.  The lodge has spectacular views across the lake, a comfortable lounge and dining room.  Our room at the top of the stairs was spacious and next to the bathroom.

Although the lodge was in the process of closing during our stay, we were made to feel right at home by Rob, his staff of six guides, and the cooks.  The meals were hearty and delicious - just the thing after a day in the field.  The fishing was more than I could have wished for.  I drift fished the Alekinak River that runs into the Lake and waded Sunshine Creek at the far end of the Lake.  In addition to rainbow trout, which I had caught before in the Lower 48, I caught my first grayling, arctic char, Dolly Varden, sockeye, and silver salmon during my three day stay.  My wife had plenty of opportunities to photograph eagles and the spectacular landscapes around the lake.  Due to it being late in the season, there were few bears around - which was OK with me as a fisherman.

By the time we left, we felt like we were old friends with the staff.  This was a highlight of our trip to Alaska.
					
Greg H
				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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Greg H

						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!
					
R2661UBcraigd
				The lodge is very nice with a very cozy atmosphere to it. It allows the guests ti mingle and really get to know each other. The guides work hard and do a great job. …
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R2661UBcraigd

						The lodge is very nice with a very cozy atmosphere to it. It allows the guests ti mingle and really get to know each other. The guides work hard and do a great job. …
					
gregSOF
				Get to Bearclaw! 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

						Get to Bearclaw! 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!
					
Jim W. Lambert
 
				It was great experience the fishing was great staff was excellent, would recommend this trip.
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Jim W. Lambert
 
						It was great experience the fishing was great staff was excellent, would recommend this trip.