Salmon Fly Fishing | No See Um Lodge | Alaska

You can find the No See Um Lodge right on the banks of the Kvichak River some 30 miles downstream from Lake Iliamna.

As No See Um Lodge is a fly out lodge and combined with their great location they can easily get customers to the famous waters of Katmai Park, the mighty Nushagak outside of Dillingham and down to the remote systems on the Alaska Peninsula. Each day you work out where you wish to fish and the program can be changed accordingly.

The travel time also depends on where you are going to fish and is mainly taken up by just flights times from No See Um Lodge. On arrival at each location, there will be boats waiting to take you both up and downstream from your landing point. Most of the travelling is done within 40 mins then you will be fishing.

Depending on what time of year you join us at No See Um Lodge will depend on what species will be available in the rivers, so please make sure you check out the species information on this tour. Throughout the year King Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Sockeye and Silver Salmon, are all on the main menu. Other species include Northern Pike, Chum Salmon, Dolly Varden and Grayling.

The amount of fish you will catch at No See Um Lodge will depend on the target species.

• Kings – a couple of interactions a day on the fly is considered good.
• Rainbow trout – a dozen quality fish would be expected. Silver fishing should provide double-digit days.

Fishing at No See Um Lodge is conducted in many different ways. For the customer wanting to target the big Kings and Chum Salmon, it is best to swing large flies with Spey rods. For the smaller Salmon, you can fish with shorter lighter rods such as 12ft switch rods which make great both single and double Spey fishing. You can then even fish with 5# single handed rods with drys for the many Trout and Grayling. Although you use boats to access the river up and down the majority of the fly fishing is done by wading on foot.

All the guides speak very good English.

Anyone who wants lots of action and catch lots of fish.

With the variety of fishing available at No See Um Lodge and with the expert guidance of the guides this lodge is suitable for all levels, so regardless if this is your first time fly fishing we will have you catching lots of fish even on your first day. If you are far more experienced and only want to chase the specimen fish we also cater for that also.

The physical demands are not challenging. You should expect to get in and out of small planes and boats on most days with some wading and short hikes.

Each month offers something unique and with the incredible knowledge that the Holman family has acquired over its years in the business, they know where and when. From Kings on the Nushagak to remote systems on the peninsula, they cover all bases.

To get to No See Um Lodge you arrive in Anchorage on Sunday and overnight. On Monday morning the lodge arranges a charter flight to King Salmon. From King Salmon, the lodge planes transfer you to the lodge.

Each accommodation at No See Um Lodge has a full complimentary bar, each complete with twin beds and private bathrooms. The lodge is centrally heated, and each bedroom has an excellent view of the river. In addition to exceptional cuisine, the lodge has 24-hour electricity, phone service, a classic wood fire, sauna, and a modern hot tub. Come and experience firsthand the incredible fly fishing and unsurpassed service that have exceeded the expectations of discriminating fly fishers the world over.

The food is excellent; it is in true Alaskan style with plenty of traditional meat dishes. You will all eat a cooked breakfast before you head out for the day, your guide will bring along a picnic for you to have by the riverbank whilst you are fishing. Evening meals are eaten at the dining table and are three courses.

No See Um Lodge Does provide rods/reels. I would be prepared to bring your own waders and rubber-soled boots (please no studs as they damage the boats and planes). Please inform us before travel if you wish to use the lodge rods an reels.

The lodge does have internet, but I would not expect your cell phone to work. The lodge does have a phone to use if needed.

Apart from the fishing, your only other options would be bear watching and birds.

We the complete package including all flights and transfers. To view all prices and availability click the “Dates & Prices” tab above.

Alternatively, if you wish to arrange all your own travel we can book just the lodge and fishing for you.