Alaska Fishing Lodges And Their Features
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
By Bob Hobson
Fishing trips are sometimes a once in a lifetime experience, so finding the perfect lodge will make it all that much more special. There are many aspects to take into consideration before booking a trip. Alaska fishing lodges can include a variety of accommodations, as well as different packages suited to fit most people's needs. Other considerations include the type of fishing offered, lodging choices, meals provided, airport transportation, and the overall atmosphere of the lodge.
Lodging- The variety of accommodations available can be huge determining factors. It depends on if the desire is to get away to a secluded cabin or mingle with large groups in a lodge. There are quite a few fishing lodges that are multi-level, each floor being similar to a hotel setting. People will have individual rooms, but dining and socializing takes place in a common area. Individual cabins are available at many locations, for those wanting to be more secluded. A houseboat is even an option for some resorts located on or near the water.
Airport Transportation- Getting to and from the airport can be an issue, unless the person traveling knows someone who already lives there. Most lodges offer pick-up and drop-off at the airport. If there isn't a scheduled shuttle to and from the airport, than most fishing lodges will get travel information for specific transportation times.
Added Options- Many fishing lodges have more to offer than just fishing. Often, there are package deals, which include all accommodations, all meals, fishing equipment and licenses or stamps, plus day trips. These day trips can include bear viewing, kayaking, or going on a float trip. For lodges that have the ability, they will offer cleaning, packaging, freezing and boxing of fish caught while staying at the lodge. This will ready the fish for the trip home.
Type of Fishing- Lodges will usually offer both fly and spin cast fishing. This will also be dependent upon location. The rivers enable fishing for Alaska salmon, sockeye salmon, silver salmon, chum salmon, rainbow trout; king salmon, halibut, lingcod, and yelloweye rockfish. Whereas spin cast fishing may be available for Alaska or king salmon.
Deep water fishing can include Alaska and king salmon as well. Many lodges know it is difficult to carry a lot of fishing equipment when traveling, so they will rent out equipment for the type of fishing they offer. Guides and transportation are generally provided for these trips as well.
Food- When meals are offered by lodges, they can either be figured in with the price of the room, as a package deal of their own, or there might be a restaurant in the lodge.
Planing a trip to one of the many Alaska fishing lodges can be a chore, but well worth it in the end. Careful planning can make or break a trip such as this.
Lodging- The variety of accommodations available can be huge determining factors. It depends on if the desire is to get away to a secluded cabin or mingle with large groups in a lodge. There are quite a few fishing lodges that are multi-level, each floor being similar to a hotel setting. People will have individual rooms, but dining and socializing takes place in a common area. Individual cabins are available at many locations, for those wanting to be more secluded. A houseboat is even an option for some resorts located on or near the water.
Airport Transportation- Getting to and from the airport can be an issue, unless the person traveling knows someone who already lives there. Most lodges offer pick-up and drop-off at the airport. If there isn't a scheduled shuttle to and from the airport, than most fishing lodges will get travel information for specific transportation times.
Added Options- Many fishing lodges have more to offer than just fishing. Often, there are package deals, which include all accommodations, all meals, fishing equipment and licenses or stamps, plus day trips. These day trips can include bear viewing, kayaking, or going on a float trip. For lodges that have the ability, they will offer cleaning, packaging, freezing and boxing of fish caught while staying at the lodge. This will ready the fish for the trip home.
Type of Fishing- Lodges will usually offer both fly and spin cast fishing. This will also be dependent upon location. The rivers enable fishing for Alaska salmon, sockeye salmon, silver salmon, chum salmon, rainbow trout; king salmon, halibut, lingcod, and yelloweye rockfish. Whereas spin cast fishing may be available for Alaska or king salmon.
Deep water fishing can include Alaska and king salmon as well. Many lodges know it is difficult to carry a lot of fishing equipment when traveling, so they will rent out equipment for the type of fishing they offer. Guides and transportation are generally provided for these trips as well.
Food- When meals are offered by lodges, they can either be figured in with the price of the room, as a package deal of their own, or there might be a restaurant in the lodge.
Planing a trip to one of the many Alaska fishing lodges can be a chore, but well worth it in the end. Careful planning can make or break a trip such as this.
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