Bill Sims' Newhalen Lodge @ The Fly Shop®

Bill Sims' Newhalen Lodge
Headwaters of Newhalen River, Lake Clark
Southwestern Alaska

N e w h a l e n L o d g e i s c u s t o m - t a i l o r e d for the serious fly fisherman. They have five aircraft for the exclusive use of a dozen guests at this famous Lake Clark lodge, and the pilots and guides monitor hundreds of miles of streams, flying clients to the best water each morning. The planes stay with the fishermen all day, and if the fishing is slow, or the anglers tire of the location, it is not unusual to cover several streams before returning to the comfortable log lodge. This is a level of service seldom equaled by other Alaska lodges and is perfect for hard-core anglers unwilling to settle for second best.

The lodge location is within easy striking distance of coastal salmon streams, and both the Togiak and Iliamna drainages. In the worst of weather, one of the state's top Rainbow streams is a short boat ride from the doorstep. Newhalen Lodge has more than two dozen boats on terrific streams and rivers in the Bristol Bay Watershed.

Species of Fish: Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Pink Salmon, Coho Salmon, Dolly Varden, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike.

Lodging: The double occupancy rooms are comfortable, each with its own private bath and daily maid service. It offers a completely stocked complementary bar and nightly hors d'oeuvres. Meals at the lodge rival some of North America's top culinary portions.

Travel Arrangements: Newhalen Lodge is located approximately 185 miles southwest of Anchorage. We recommend flying with Birchwood Air Service, an air taxi that will fly you from Anchorage directly to the lodge in a twin engine aircraft.

Length of Stay: Arrivals are on Monday; departures are on Monday.

Season: June through September.

Occupancy: Newhalen Lodge can take up to 14 anglers.

2008 Rates: A 7-night/6-day package is $7,500 per angler based on double occupancy and shared guide.

Inclusions: The rate includes: Fully guided fly-out fishing, all meals and accommodations, all liquor, plus salmon preparation and boxing for your flight home.

Non-Inclusions: This rate does not include: Personal gear, fishing equipment and tackle, fishing licenses (available for purchase at the lodge), and staff gratuities.

Deposit: A $2,500 deposit per person is due to secure a reservation.

Booking Your Trip: Reserving your spot at any of our wonderful locations is easily done. You can call us on our dime at: 800-669-3474 or by sending us an email at: info@flyfishingtravel.com.

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