The lodge has a fleet of Kayaks and our back bay and the rest of Lake Aleknagik is a great place to take them out on your own and explore! And perhaps find a pike or two and catch them from the Kayak! Or just simply paddle your way along the coast line for miles and miles if you so choose.
What our customers say...
James595
A Great Fishing Experience This was my wife's and my second visit to Bear Claw Lodge on Lake Aleknagik near Dillingham Alaska. Rob Fuentes, the owner, and two of his guides, Brad and Chad, met us at the Dillingham airport in the lodge van for the short drive to Aleknagik village, where we caught his new boat to the lodge, about 30 minutes away.
We spent the next two days fishing for arctic char, Dolly Vardens, rainbow trout, grayling and sliver salmon in good weather, while my wife accompanied me in the boat with her photographic equipment. She got some great bear photos of one of the brown bears that haunt the river banks this time of the year bulking up on the last salmon of the season as they get ready to hibernate.
We had a large room at the top of the stairs across the hall from the bathroom. The only other guests, two from the Netherlands and one from the Washington State had rooms on the first floor, which also had the kitchen, dining room, and lounge area. The food and hospitallity were once again exceptional.
We spent the next two days fishing for arctic char, Dolly Vardens, rainbow trout, grayling and sliver salmon in good weather, while my wife accompanied me in the boat with her photographic equipment. She got some great bear photos of one of the brown bears that haunt the river banks this time of the year bulking up on the last salmon of the season as they get ready to hibernate.
We had a large room at the top of the stairs across the hall from the bathroom. The only other guests, two from the Netherlands and one from the Washington State had rooms on the first floor, which also had the kitchen, dining room, and lounge area. The food and hospitallity were once again exceptional.
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James595
A Great Fishing Experience This was my wife's and my second visit to Bear Claw Lodge on Lake Aleknagik near Dillingham Alaska. Rob Fuentes, the owner, and two of his guides, Brad and Chad, met us at the Dillingham airport in the lodge van for the short drive to Aleknagik village, where we caught his new boat to the lodge, about 30 minutes away.
We spent the next two days fishing for arctic char, Dolly Vardens, rainbow trout, grayling and sliver salmon in good weather, while my wife accompanied me in the boat with her photographic equipment. She got some great bear photos of one of the brown bears that haunt the river banks this time of the year bulking up on the last salmon of the season as they get ready to hibernate.
We had a large room at the top of the stairs across the hall from the bathroom. The only other guests, two from the Netherlands and one from the Washington State had rooms on the first floor, which also had the kitchen, dining room, and lounge area. The food and hospitallity were once again exceptional.
We spent the next two days fishing for arctic char, Dolly Vardens, rainbow trout, grayling and sliver salmon in good weather, while my wife accompanied me in the boat with her photographic equipment. She got some great bear photos of one of the brown bears that haunt the river banks this time of the year bulking up on the last salmon of the season as they get ready to hibernate.
We had a large room at the top of the stairs across the hall from the bathroom. The only other guests, two from the Netherlands and one from the Washington State had rooms on the first floor, which also had the kitchen, dining room, and lounge area. The food and hospitallity were once again exceptional.
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!
Suzanne H.
Recently spent a week at Bearclaw Lodge. Cannot begin to convey the fun and fishing that ensued. Every day we were taken to a breathtaking new area...we were put on fish EVERY day...and every day we had a different guide. Thanks so much to our guides: Luke, Jensen, Randall, Jason, and Noah for your knowledge of the area and fly fishing in general. We had great conversation and so many pics of huge fish! Thanks to Ian for the great meals, and to Scout for bringing her amazing personality and hard work to the table ( and for spoiling us so badly by meeting us at the dock at the end of the day with beverages!) Thanks to Tom Adams from J.D. Adams & Co.Fly Fishing Outfitters in Oklahoma for organizing this, and special thanks to Steve O....the man behind the scenes guy that looked after weather, safety, daily trips, and so many more details. The remote location of the lodge and the scenery are just a couple of the bonuses about this place. We will definitely return and highly recommend this lodge!
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Suzanne H.
Recently spent a week at Bearclaw Lodge. Cannot begin to convey the fun and fishing that ensued. Every day we were taken to a breathtaking new area...we were put on fish EVERY day...and every day we had a different guide. Thanks so much to our guides: Luke, Jensen, Randall, Jason, and Noah for your knowledge of the area and fly fishing in general. We had great conversation and so many pics of huge fish! Thanks to Ian for the great meals, and to Scout for bringing her amazing personality and hard work to the table ( and for spoiling us so badly by meeting us at the dock at the end of the day with beverages!) Thanks to Tom Adams from J.D. Adams & Co.Fly Fishing Outfitters in Oklahoma for organizing this, and special thanks to Steve O....the man behind the scenes guy that looked after weather, safety, daily trips, and so many more details. The remote location of the lodge and the scenery are just a couple of the bonuses about this place. We will definitely return and highly recommend this lodge!
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.
Armand D
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!
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!
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Armand D
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!
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!
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