Salmon Fly Fishing | Alaska West Camp | Alaska

Fly Fishing for Salmon in Alaska is what anglers dreams are made of. Located on the Kanektok River only 5.5 miles from its mouth, the Alaska West camp is by all standards a remarkably diverse fishery. Perfectly suited to both single-hand and spey anglers and offering one of the best opportunities for fly fishing for Salmon in Alaska where high catch-rates and easy wading is the norm.

Alaska West Camp

The Alaska West camp is totally made up of tented accommodation, this, however, does not mean its basic. The whole camp has a professional feel to it and has everything that all Salmon anglers need from a welcoming camp. Being based right on the banks of the river gives the whole camp a real fishing appeal. For after dinner you can just pick up your rods and continue to fish until you drop.

The Cabin

The whole camp set up consists of first of all the Sleeping Quarters. These heated tents are furnished with two single beds with full bedding, nightstand, hang-down bug net, lantern, carpeted floor and clothes hangers. The housekeeping staff will come through daily to make beds, empty trash and tidy up to ensure your new home stays neat and clean.

There is also a shower and restrooms block. All Showers have hot and cold running water with a sink, which are also cleaned daily. The restrooms are indeed outhouses, they too are cleaned daily and they are strategically located near your tent cabin.

Key Features

• Board – Full
• Internet – Camp Computer
• Cash Accepted – US Dollars
• Rooms – Twin bedded tents
• Power – 110V (generated)
• Telephone – Satellite (Chargeable)
• Meals – In the dining tent

After a full days fishing, you can leave all your fishing clothes and waders in the drying tent. These tents serve as a place for you to hang your wet waders, coats, boots and anything else you don’t want wet or dirty in your sleeping quarters. This tent’s heater is lit every night to ensure that your things are nice and dry by morning.

Food & Drink

When hungry, move to the dining tent. The dining tent is a spacious 24’x 60’ heated structure with wood floors and is always kept neat and clean. The kitchen has state of the art equipment, such as gas ranges, convection oven, microwave, refrigerators and freezers.

Other Amenities

For those, who would like to relax after a full days fishing, there is a purpose-built lounge tent. The lounge is a great place to relax after a full day of fishing. This large heated tent is furnished with comfortable chairs, tables and refrigerator with cool sodas, juices and mixers. There are poker chips with cards, board games, dartboard, magazines, books, map board, telephone, satellite television and an online camp computer available to all guests.

You can also relax outside with the camps gazebo and viewing deck. This split-level wood structure is located close to the dining and lounge tents and has a great river view. The bottom area is open-aired and enclosed with a fine mesh bug screen. This is a great place to sit and enjoy the midnight sun without being bothered by our little biting buddies. Directly above is the viewing deck. Bring your camera – the sunsets can be breath-taking!