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Prepare to be amazed by the spectacle of natural beauty and wonder of The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. ATAL offers flight seeing tours over and down into this amazing natural phenomenon. On June 6, 1912, a new volcano emerged on the Katmai landscape and forever altered this region. For 60 hours, a volcano later named Novarupta sent ash into the sky as high as 20 miles (30 km). Ash and pumice from the eruption also rushed down the Ukak River valley as pyroclastic flows and surges moving at more than 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour). (source nps.gov) The Ukak River valley was transformed into 40 square miles (64 square kilometers) of barren ash. Heat trapped in...

We have a very rich fishery on the Wild Alagnak River​ where countless spotted beauties like these thrive on the bounty of the world's most prolific run of Pacific Salmon. Long Live the Beauty of the Wild Alagnak's pristine waters and the ecosystem they sustain. Wonder at the Wonder at Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge, Alagnak River, Bristol Bay, Alaska​ATAL.....A True Alaska Lodge!www.atalodge.comphoto credit: Pat Clayton​

    Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge has been operating guided float trips inside the Katmai National Park since 1985. These trips are a tremendous experience and perfect way to escape into the Alaskan wilderness and camp in style. Fishing for trophy rainbow trout, char, grayling, pike and all five salmon species will keep your rod bent and guarantee satisfaction. These trips are limited to only 4 to 6 guests, and are ideal to do with friends or family. Our float trips offer great value with the opportunity to stop at a world-class remote fishing lodge half way through your trip. The opportunity to fish and/or photograph wildlife on these rivers is unmatched. We we also offer Unguided float trips are a great value...

As if 200 miles of fish-able water, over 40 miles of 3 different Rivers were not enough (all within easy access to the lodge by jet boat) - ATA Lodge offers many exciting "Add On" Adventures that you can choose from. We can't imagine you getting tired of our own "piece of paradise" during your stay with us, but should you wish to "Add On" an extra adventure or two to your package, you will be able to explore all of the very best of what the Katmai National Park and surrounding Bristol Bay Region has to offer the Intrepid Adventurer!   Not only can we get you in to fish other remote lakes, rivers and streams across the region by doing either Fly...

  Bear Viewing on the Alagnak River and in Katmai National Park: With the highest population of brown bears in the world, the Katmai National Park is one of the most prized destinations for wildlife viewing in Alaska. Particularly for seeing large brown bears feeding on fresh run salmon. We have been operating in Alaska for over 25 years and have a clean safety record. Our well-seasoned and knowledgeable guides have developed a strong understanding and respect for these wonderful creatures, built up by living and working amongst them. Our location on the Alagnak River is deep in bear country and we often have bears within sight of our lodge. We are able to access the river by jet boat...