LOCATION
Bristol Bay Region - Illiamna, Alaska

SEASON
Early June through early October

CAPACITY
The lodge will usually accommodate eight guests per week, although slightly larger groups may be possible

SPECIES
Rainbow trout, artic char, grayling, lake trout, Dolly Varden, pike, and all five species of Pacific salmon

GENERAL INFORMATION
While there are a number of fine lodges scattered throughout the Bristol Bay area, none that we've found offer the intimate, personal, and quality experience found at Alaska's Rainbow Point Lodge.

LENGTH OF STAY
Standard package is a six night/ five fishing day package (Monday to Saturday) although packages of other lengths can be arranged.

THE FISHING
Most of the fishing out of Alaska Rainbow Point Lodge is done on the lodge's "home waters" - the Upper and Lower sections of the Copper River, and the Gibraltar River. With the use of the lodge's Cessna 206 float plane, you can also access rivers that include the New Halen, Talarik, Kvichak, Nushagak, Mulchatna, Moraine, Funnel, Battle, American, Kamishak, Amakadori, and the "Cone."

During the trophy trout fishing seasons (late spring and fall) guests come from around the globe to fish for trophy native rainbows in an unspoiled setting. During the summer and throughout the fall, the salmon provide a tremendous food source for these trophy fish, and the fishing is outstanding.

JUNE – Early season conditions can vary at this time depending on the “size” of the previous winter. A big snow pack produces high water, while a light snow pack means low, clear conditions. Either way, this is a great time to target rainbows in the Illiamna region. Coming out of their winter dormancy and spawning period, the rainbows are awake and on the feed.

JULY – One of the largest sockeye salmon runs found anywhere in the world occurs in this region in July and early Augut. The sockeye salmon – rated by many anglers as the strongest salmon pound for pound – will make for countless fish fighting memories. The nymph and streamer fishing for rainbows is decent during this month, with many of the larger fish taken on bugger and sculpin patterns.

AUGUST – The month when the rainbow feeding frenzy begins! The sockeye are beginning to spawn, leaving a scent in the water that ignites the voracious appetite of the rainbow trout. As the spawning continues throughout the month, more and more food is in the river. The big rainbows from Lake Illiamna will continue to stack up in area rivers, offering anglers the best chance of the year for a true trophy. This is also silver salmon time, with the run beginning in early August and finishing in September.

SEPTEMBER – Probably the best month in all of Alaska to really go after trohpy trout. While the weather can at times be challenging, this is when the largest numbers of big lake rainbows come in to area rivers. The fish have been feeding throughout the summer months, and they know this is their last chance to pack on weight for the long winter ahead. The rainbows are still extremely aggressive on salmon eggs and will chase a flesh fly with reckless abandon. The fish know that winter is near, and they will not hesitate to gorge themselves on anything that passes in front of them.

BOATS AND EQUIPMENT OFFERED
Fishing on most of the area rivers is done via rafts or aluminum boats equipped with Yamaha jet motors. A Cessna 206 floatplane is used to transport guests for daily fly-out options as well as transferring guests from Illiamna, Alaska.

THE LODGING
Rainbow Point Lodge is very different from the larger, commerical lodges in that it is a very small, personable operation. A visit to the lodge feels as much like a stay at a good friends log cabin retreat as it does a stay at a professional fishing operation. Because AKRPL is so small and personable, you will enjoy an unrivaled standard of personal service and attention throughout the duration of your trip. All the amenities you'd expect in a fine hotel or lodge are here - electricity, heat, hot water and daily maid service. 

The lodge features spacious bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting and private baths. In the comfortable dining room you will enjoy delicious meals prepared to perfection by the full time, professional chef. If you have any special dietary needs, just let us know before your arrival and we will be sure to make the proper arrangements. Each evening you will also enjoy hot hors d'oeuvres in the living room, with a magnificent view of the sun setting over Lake Illiamna.

RATES & DETAILS 2009
Standard package starts on Monday and ends on Saturday. Please call Yellow Dog for availability.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
All guided fishing, meals, accommodations, round trip transportation from Iliamna, flies, terminal tackle, and all taxes.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare to Anchorage and to Illiamna, Alaska, alcoholic beverages (BYO!) fishing license, and gratuities for guides and staff.

DEPOSIT INFORMATION
A 50% deposit (per angler) of the total package cost for each trip is due to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures (YDFA) within 10 days of booking to secure the reservation. Guides and dates cannot be held or reserved without a deposit. YDFA reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100 per person for date changes after the initial reservation has been made. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. 

HOW TO GET THERE
Many major airlines serve Anchorage, Alaska from the lower-48. From Anchorage you will connect to Iliamna, Alaska via Alaska Airlines, Era Air, Pen-Air, Lake Clark Air, or Lake Illiamna Air Taxi. There are multiple connections from Anchorage daily. Yellow Dog suggests overnighting in Anchorage on the Sunday night before your trip begins and flying to Illiamna early the next morning.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Photo identification for airlines and Alaskan fishing license (available at lodge.) You can also purchase your fishing license on-line prior to your trip by visiting the following website:   http://www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license/ 

NON-ANGLING ACTIVITIES
For non-anglers, the lodge offers a variety of other activities including scenic flights, wildlife viewing, and boat tours. While this is a world-renowned destination for fishing Alaska, the lodge also offers one of the best areas to view brown bear, moose and caribou in Alaska. Enjoy an ecotour that includes brown bear viewing at the legendary Brooks Falls, an ecotour of Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park, or the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes where a volcanic eruption in 1907 left a blanket of ash over 700 feet deep. You may choose to spend an afternoon in solitude kayaking a glacier lake, Intricate Bay or West Cook Inlet. Explore Lake Illiamna, larger than the state of Rhode Island and covering over 1,000 square miles.

OTHER INFORMATION
The guides at the lodge all have extensive experience with fly fishermen of all ages and ability levels. Whether you are a nove angler or a seasoned veteran, they are qualified and ready to help.

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