Sandy River Lodge was brought to the attention of serious anadramous fly fishermen years ago when, on the advice of a few other intrepid anglers, we visited Mel Gillis’ lodge, found the steelhead and king fishing remarkable, and began to put the word out.

It is extremely remote, located far out the Alaskan Peninsula, and offers guests relative comfort in a harsh and unforgiving environment. The river is not large, perfect for jet boat access and wade fishing. The king fishing early is excellent, but what has really put this river on the map is the consistency of its steelhead fishing, arguably the best, most reliable in the world. Fish rarely achieve the epic proportions of their Canadian brethren, but for sheer consistency of run size for fish averaging 30 inches, it is tough to beat.