Wilderness Place Lodge is a beautiful, log structure located on Lake Creek, a clear, gravel-bottomed stream. The facility can accommodate a maximum of 14 anglers sharing 6 secluded log cabins adjacent to the main lodge. Guides, with jet boats, are provided, along with all the meals and lodging for the 2 (minimum) to 7 night stay. The round trip floatplane flight from Anchorage is also included in this very economical package.

Wilderness Place Lodge offers a tremendous value and ease of accessibility from Anchorage, but its real drawing power for the flyfishing community is its strong season-long salmon runs and outstanding Rainbow trout fishing in late August and early September. While the best of the trout fishing coincides with late summer and early fall weeks, you will be hooking salmon of one kind or another all during June, July and August. This includes enormous King salmon early season, followed by Chum, Sockeye, Pink and Silver salmon in July and August.

Also of tremendous interest to more intrepid anglers are the lodge's float trips on upper Lake Creek. These 5 day, 6 night floats began at Chelatna Lake, headwaters of Lake Creek, and emphasize short daily floats with plenty of wading and fishing for plentiful, gorgeous rainbow trout. All the camping gear, as well as accomplished guides and top-notch rafts are provided. The final day's float ends at the lodge, where guests will overnight before flying back to Anchorage the next morning.

Wilderness Place Lodge is located 65 miles Northwest of Anchorage, a 40-minute float plane flight. Mount McKinley, only 60 miles from the Lodge, offers a breath-taking horizon for your visit. Flights to the lodge normally depart at approximately 11 a.m. and return at 1 p.m., and anglers should make air accommodations to allow some flexibility for transfers to and from Anchorage International and the Lake Hood location of Regal Air.

Experience the grandeur of Alaska's wilderness at Wilderness Place Lodge. The lodge offers comfortable cabins, and cold beer and wine are available for sale in the main lodge. A professional chef prepares delectable meals. Set your own pace; view the wildlife and the beautiful wild Alaskan surroundings. Cory and Jason are excellent hosts and their primary objective is that you have the best, most successful angling experience ever.

Lodging: Six private cabins.

Travel Arrangements: Plan to arrive in Anchorage the night before your scheduled arrival day to the lodge. It is a 35 - 45 minute flight from Anchorage to Wilderness Place Lodge via Float Plane. The lodge boats will meet your plane. You will arrive in time to settle into your cabin, have a nourishing lunch, meet your guide and be out on the river for an afternoon of fishing.

Inclusions: The above rates include float plane transportation from Anchorage to the Lodge (or Chelatna Lake for floaters) and full lodge services including all meals, shared or private cabins, guided fishing and jet boat service. Float trips include round trip airfare from Anchorage, all meals, rafts, camp gear, guides and tents. Rates are based on noon arrivals and departures. Parties of less than 3 may be subject to an air taxi surcharge each way. Group rates are available upon request.

Non-Inclusions: This rate does not include: beer & wine, fishing licenses, lures & flies, staff gratuities.

Deposits & Cancellations: A deposit of 50% is required to confirm reservations. The balance is due 60 days prior to arrival. Reservations made less than 60 days in advance must be paid in full. In the event of a cancellation, deposits will be refunded only if space can be rebooked. We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. Wilderness Place Lodge will not be responsible for loss of personal property, cancellation, or delays due to weather, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond their control.

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