George Davis is back! Founder of Camp Kiklukh, one of the very best silver salmon camps we have ever had an opportunity to fish, George is back in business with his new operation Icy Bay Lodge. Like Kiklukh, Icy Bay Lodge is located on Alaska's North Gulf Coast ("The Lost Coast of Alaska") just north of Yakutat and offers serious anglers a chance to fish BIG Northern Cohos in a near private setting, all amongst some of the most spectacular and rugged Alaska wilderness left in the state.

The big highlight at Icy Bay Lodge is fly fishing for large ocean-fresh Coho salmon ("silvers"). By large, we're talking up to 20-plus pounds, with an average of 11 pounds; that's enough to put plenty of stress on your 8-weight! You can expect to catch 20 to 30 silvers per day, but anglers have had 50 and even 100-fish days. And that'll put stress on your whole body, not just your fly rod. Obviously, the lodge can't guarantee you size and numbers of fish; there are too many variables. But that's been the experience of the past seasons. And, as if all this isn't appealing enough, much of the time you can cast dry flies to these brutes if that's your choice..

Fishing at George's place is an action-packed adventure and a great wilderness retreat, far off the beaten path, away from the combat fishing zones of other destinations. Other than your fellow anglers, you won't see another person while fishing at Icy Bay Lodge.

Icy Bay Lodge is unique in comparison with other Alaskan operations due to the incredible length of their fishing season. You can expect good fishing for silvers from late August through mid-October. There's a lot more to the place than just silvers, too. If you're a waterfowl hunter, they offer some excellent fishing and hunting combinations from mid-September to the end of the season. Icy Bay Lodge is located on the Arctic flyway and offers some great duck and goose shooting. And always, there's that wonderful Alaska scenery with lots of animals, birds, mountains, icebergs and glaciers, plus incredible beachcombing opportunities. Alaska's second highest mountain, 18,008-foot Mount St. Elias, is so close you can almost touch it.

Anglers arrive at the lodge on Saturdays. The bush plane flight to the lodge lasts approximately 30 minutes and can only be described as visually amazing. You will fly right down the face of the Malispina Glacier, a retreating ice flow roughly the size of Rhode Island. Mount St. Elias, an awe-inspiring peak rockets upward from sea level and dominates the entire coastline for a hundred plus miles. This part of Alaska is referred to by locals as the "Lost Coast of Alaska" and is one of the most incredibly dramatic landscapes we have ever seen. Have your cameras out and ready.

The plane will land on a gravel strip close to the lodge. Upon arrival, you will have a chance to get moved into your accommodations and get your gear organized. If hungry you can get a quick bite to eat in the main lodge building. You are welcome to hit the home water pools, right in front of the lodge, and fish for the rest of the day.

The main lodge is where you will take all your meals and enjoy a cocktail or two after a full day of fishing. Meals are simple fare, freshly prepared, with the best ingredients. Dishes such as 2-inch thick prime beef filets, king crab legs, prime-rib (cut to order), grilled halibut and homemade breads and delicious desserts are what to expect. Often times, George or one of his crew will take the skiff out in Icy Bay and check the lodge crab pot for a Dungeness crab feast. One thing is for sure; don't plan on losing any weight while at Icy Bay Lodge!

Sunday through Friday are full fishing days and your exact schedule will depend on the weather and the fishing. Anglers have the option of venturing to the Yahtse River via ATV (40-minute ride) for traditional swing-fly fishing for Cohos with wet and dry flies. There is also the more unconventional fishing choice of cruising the shoreline of Icy Bay, wading hard-packed saltwater flats, sight-fishing sea-bright Cohos with streamers. Either way, there is plenty of water and plenty of opportunity to test your tackle and stamina on Northern Coho that average better than 11 pounds. Remember, pace yourself - 6 days of this type of fishing can wear you out in a hurry.

If you are a waterfowler, there is some very good duck and goose hunting opportunities at Icy Bay Lodge. Thousands of puddle ducks and geese make their way down the Alaska coast on their annual migration south, pulling into the vast inland marsh systems of Icy Bay and the Yahtse River drainage to rest and feed. Most shooting is over decoys to very unsuspecting birds. You will need to bring your own shotgun and appropriate hunting gear (calls, gloves, camouflage clothing, etc.) along with a Federal Duck Stamp. The lodge can pre-purchase the appropriate shells for your shotgun - to be paid back upon arrival. As well, the lodge will have Alaska State Duck Stamps for sale. You will need to purchase your Alaska State Hunting License before departing for the lodge.

On your last day at Icy Bay Lodge, a continental breakfast will be served in the main lodge while you ready your gear for your trip back home.

Lodging: The lodge and very nicely appointed guest cabins are located right on the edge of a spruce tree forest, facing Icy Bay and the Saint Elias Mountain Range. Each two to three guests (depending on the make-up of the party) will be housed in modern, well-designed wood-framed cabins featuring in-house bathrooms with flush toilets and plenty of hot water in the walk-in showers. The cabins are heated and designed for anglers, offering plenty of room to unpack and get organized.

Travel Arrangements: You will take a charter flight from Yakutat to the camp. You will need to make arrangements to get to Yakutat and home.

Inclusions: The rate includes: Lodging, guided fishing, and fine dining.

Non-Inclusions: This rate does not include: round trip airfare from Yakutat to Icy Bay Lodge, fishing license, gratuities, spirits, or fishing equipment.

Deposit:  A 50 percent deposit is due to secure a reservation.