Picnicking

There is nothing like getting out of the boat and sitting down and rubber necking at the beautiful mountains of the Wood-Tikchik State park. It’s a great place to take a picnic and enjoy an afternoon on a lake edge spotting eagles or looking for moose or throwing a line in with a hot bowl of soup and a cold beverage. Just ask our crew and we can set that up for you.

What our customers say...

Oldergirloutdoors
				Rob and Lisa Fuentes have perfected the southwestern Alaska lodge adventure!  We are headed back for our fifth visit this year and we cannot   wait to return.   …
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Oldergirloutdoors

						Rob and Lisa Fuentes have perfected the southwestern Alaska lodge adventure!  We are headed back for our fifth visit this year and we cannot   wait to return.   …
					
jamesmG4178HA
				My father and I have visited Bearclaw Lodge annually for the past dozen years or more. …
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jamesmG4178HA

						My father and I have visited Bearclaw Lodge annually for the past dozen years or more. …
					
Jess Farris
				My daughter and I spent a week starting July 26th  The fishing was incredible what a place to catch her first trout on a fly.  The staff were wonderful The guides were all very experienced in their craft. The boats and equipment were all top notch. Food was good and fresh with fresh bread at dinner every night.

It was the Alaska experience I was looking for

The number of fish was mind blowing We caught Char up to 24"  and rainbows in the 20" range And Grayling up to 19"

Most amazing week of fishing yet in my life

Thanks Greg for taking the chance

Thanks to the guides You gays are the Best

And Scout,Thanks the place just wouldn't be the same without you

Thanks again for a wonderful time

Will be back

Jess K Farris
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Jess Farris

						My daughter and I spent a week starting July 26th  The fishing was incredible what a place to catch her first trout on a fly.  The staff were wonderful The guides were all very experienced in their craft. The boats and equipment were all top notch. Food was good and fresh with fresh bread at dinner every night.

It was the Alaska experience I was looking for

The number of fish was mind blowing We caught Char up to 24"  and rainbows in the 20" range And Grayling up to 19"

Most amazing week of fishing yet in my life

Thanks Greg for taking the chance

Thanks to the guides You gays are the Best

And Scout,Thanks the place just wouldn't be the same without you

Thanks again for a wonderful time

Will be back

Jess K Farris
					
Jason West
				Trip of a Lifetime at Alaska’s Bear Claw Lodge I took my family of six, my nephew, and three friends to Bear Claw Lodge in August 2025, and it was truly the trip of a lifetime. Every single one of us caught trophy rainbows, arctic char, graylings, and salmon—day after day of unbelievable fishing. The fly fishing was world-class, the guides were top-notch, and the food was absolutely fantastic.

I’ve fished all over—Rocky Mountains (my home base near Yellowstone, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming), seven trips to Alaska, Canada, Mexico, deep sea off California, and even Brazil for peacock bass in the Amazon—and I can honestly say this ranks among the very best experiences anywhere.

The fishing, lodging, guiding, and meals were all five-star quality. The entire experience was delightful from start to finish. If you’re thinking about fishing Alaska, stop thinking and just book it. You want to go here. I absolutely will be returning.
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Jason West

						Trip of a Lifetime at Alaska’s Bear Claw Lodge I took my family of six, my nephew, and three friends to Bear Claw Lodge in August 2025, and it was truly the trip of a lifetime. Every single one of us caught trophy rainbows, arctic char, graylings, and salmon—day after day of unbelievable fishing. The fly fishing was world-class, the guides were top-notch, and the food was absolutely fantastic.

I’ve fished all over—Rocky Mountains (my home base near Yellowstone, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming), seven trips to Alaska, Canada, Mexico, deep sea off California, and even Brazil for peacock bass in the Amazon—and I can honestly say this ranks among the very best experiences anywhere.

The fishing, lodging, guiding, and meals were all five-star quality. The entire experience was delightful from start to finish. If you’re thinking about fishing Alaska, stop thinking and just book it. You want to go here. I absolutely will be returning.
					
Jim Murray
 
				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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Jim Murray
 
						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.