Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage Alaska Fishing Lodge located near Anchorage Alaska

Is there a fishing lodge in Anchorage? You might be expecting the answer to be no but that would depend upon your definition of a fishing lodge in the first place. Let's look at this like from a few different angles.

First off, to qualify as an Anchorage fishing lodge it must be near some great fishing hotspot. This is absolutely no problem as in any direction you travel from Anchorage, there is an abundance of superb fishing locations within easy reach of town.

• Lake Fishing Not well advertised is the fact that Anchorage has some outstanding trout fishing lakes scattered throughout town.
• Stream fishing If it's salmon fishing you seek, mosey on down to Ship Creek in downtown Anchorage for some excelllent king and silver salmon fishing.
• Fly out fishing trips from Lake Hood seaplane base in Anchorage are a very popular experience. Just a short hop across the inlet and your at the Yentna River, Clear Creek, Susitna or Talachalitna rivers. Both salmon and trout fishing is available from these fly out trips.

Anchorage Fishing Lodge and Hotel.

The first lodge we will look at is actually a very fancy hotel complete with a swimming pool and lounge.  It just happens to be located on the bank of Ship Creek and within walking distance of some very top fishing holes.

• Comfort Inn Anchorage
  111 W Ship Creek Ave.
  Anchorage, AK 99501-1670
  Located on Ship Creek in downtown Anchorage. Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, shuttle service to airport and rail station, indoor pool, fitness, business center.
• Days Inn in Downtown Anchorage
  321 E. Fifth Ave.
  Anchorage, AK 99501-2609
  800-329-7466
  Best value under the midnight sun! 130 comfortable rooms, courtesy shuttle, downtown location, high-speed Internet, across from Country Kitchen.

Within easy reach of Anchorage you will find many Alaska Wilderness Lodge accommodations that make this area so special. Some of those are just minutes away while others will require a bit more travel to reach your destination. These are very popular fishing lodges located on some rivers, streams and lakes that support runs  of king, silver, red, and pink salmon along with dolly varden char, rainbow trout and in some cases pike. Opportunities for fishing at these locations abound due to there wilderness location and the productive waters of the Anchorage bowl.

Are you looking for a first class Alaska fishing lodge that offers a remote wilderness location, a variety of terrific fishing opportunities, and the level of personal service you expect from a top rated Alaska lodge? Experience the legendary salmon fishing of the Yentna River located just a short hop from Anchorage. Fish for five species of salmon, giant rainbow trout, plus enjoy clean comfortable accommodations in a wilderness setting. This Anchorage fishing lodge was custom built for enjoying those magical days of experiencing stunning Alaska wilderness scenery, abundant wildlife and, of course, the world class fishing of Lake Creek as well as the Skwentna, and Yentna Rivers. Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling and Northern Pike are available all season.

Planning Your Fishing Vacation

Anchorage Alaska Fishing Lodge located near the city of Anchorage Alaska, a great place to take the family for a fun filled Alaska fishing vacation. Fishing in Lake Creek as well as the Little Susitna, Skwentna, and Yentna Rivers for king salmon silver salmon rainbow trout, grayling, and northern pike.

Lake Creek

Little Susitna River

Skwentna River

Yentna River