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Northern Pike are ferocious predators prone to attack both top water and subsurface flies. The Alagnak River holds a stable population of Norther Pike during the summer, deep backwater slews or small isolated lakes are where you will find them sitting in ambush. Their explosive takes and prehistoric look is what sets them apart from other fish in the area, but they are built for short fast strikes and not long sustained fights so they often come quickly to the net. A 7 wt. rod is sufficient when fishing for Northern Pike, but be sure your guide has wire leader before going after them as they have large sharp teeth.  MAIN FISHING PERIOD: June through August

Lake Trout are the largest of the char family and can grow to a massive size. They are Alaska’s largest resident fresh water fish. With distinct spots, elongated bodies and deeply forked tail fins they are easy to identify. On the Alagnak we mostly see these fish during the early season (June through the first week of July) when they are chasing migrating smolt from the lakes down into our river system. They are aggressive feeders and will prey on anything and everything in our rivers. If anglers want to target these fish later in the season it is just a short boat ride away to assess one of two lakes full of Lake Trout. A 7/8 wt. rod with slow...

Did you know that in June, August AND September, ATA Lodge is offering an incredible 3 fishermen for the price of 2 deal! You won't find better fishing anywhere in Alaska for this money!  It works out at only $3,330 per person when shared between the 3 people in your party! Captain Don says,  "What are you waiting for?"  The way the deal works is that you get this fantastic price when 3 people share a cabin and share a boat/guide.  It is based upon our standard 7 day comfort package at $4,995 per person, but when split 3 ways it comes down to $3,330 each.  If we have availability while you are there, you will be automatically upgraded to an...

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