Alaska
Fishing Bear is the perfect place for hearty families, first-timers, and hardened fly fishing fanatics alike. Photo: Ken Morrish
Fishing Bear Lodge
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escribing a place as unique and An intimate family-run operation opportunity to experience remarkably diverse true wildern ess fly fishing. special as Fishing Bear Lodge is perfect for groups wanting to step into the Alaskan Backing up against the surreal spires anything but easy. This modest and wilderness with both feet of the Wind River Range in the heart endearing family-run lodge offers of southwest Alaska’s 1.6 million acre Wood-Tikchik State their guests just the right amount of “roughing it” and an Park, Fishing Bear uses jet boats to fish a host of seldom-seen small streams for hearty rainbows, abundant arctic char, and large surface-oriented grayling. In addition to these smaller under-the-radar systems, guests can enjoy trophy rainbow sessions on the renowned Agulapak. For dry fly enthusiasts, lovers of solitude and exceptional scenery or families in search of a memorable wilderness adventure and a rewarding introduction to the wonders of wilderness fly fishing, this is a place you will want to visit more than once. Rate: $4,250 per person for a 6 night/6 day package
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