Bearclaw Lodge Guides
Our exceptional team of skilled guides is dedicated to putting you right in front of the finest fish, tailored to the season during your visit.
No matter your experience level, our guides are here to help you land that memorable catch, offering valuable insights on gear, equipment, and techniques.
Meet our outstanding guiding team below.
Jason Hills
Bearclaw Guide
From Detroit Michigan, Jason has been at Bearclaw for several years now and will be back in 2025 proving his experience on these rivers will make him highly sought after during your trip!
Bailey Maloney
Bearclaw Guide
Hails from Erie Pennsylvania and will be on the job for a 3rd season at BearClaw in 2025. Don’t be surprised if he tries to talk you into a long hike!
Steven Isaac
Manager/Bearclaw Guide
Steven has worked at Bearclaw for many years and has spent his summers in Wood-Tikchik even longer! He’s a fantastic guide and is the manager at the lodge and is on staff to make your stay a great one.
Luke Konson
Bearclaw Guide
Randall Ellis
Bearclaw Guide
A salmon/steelhead guide from Oregon that has fallen in love with trout, char and the grayling of Wood Tikchik. Another very experienced guide at Bearclaw.
What our customers say...

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.

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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