Alaska Fishing Lodge #OI-GRL1

FISHING TRIP #OI-GRL1

Alaska Fishing Lodge on the Goodnews River

This is the ONLY full-service fishing lodge on the Goodnews River. Fishing here is like fishing was before the crowds discovered your favorite secret fishing hole.

The Goodnews River is a three-branch wilderness river system about 450 miles from Anchorage, at the edge of the Togiak National Wilderness Reserve and flowing into the Bering Sea in southwest Alaska. If you’ve fished some of the more famous Rivers in Alaska, you know you have to compete for the best spots on the river with other Lodges. Not here. The only other anglers you’re likely to see are your campmates!

You’ll have access to over 490 miles of fishable water. Our Goodnews River fishing lodge has a fleet of high speed jet boats.

The River boasts outstanding runs of all five species of Pacific Salmon, Sea run Dolly Varden, Rainbow Trout and Grayling. The Lodge is a fixed camp on the banks of the main branch just above tidewater, and is not a fly out Lodge, so weather is rarely an issue.

This is a week long Alaska fishing adventure from Wednesday to Wednesday.

• This lodge is the only full service lodge on the Goodnews River.
• Very little fishing pressure.
• The Goodnews River is a small, intimate, easy wading River.
• Outstanding runs of all five species of Pacific salmon.
• Sea run Dolly Varden.
• Resident Leopard Rainbow trout and grayling.
• Weather is rarely an issue.
• The lodge accommodates 16-24 fishermen.

Lodging and Accommodations

Capacity is 16-24 guests per week, depending on the week.

• Guests at our Goodnews River fishing lodge stay in either one of 10 heated high tech elevated Weatherport tent/cabins for two. They have a porch, door, and windows
• Or you can choose the option of one of the six new, larger Weatherports with private bath and shower, capable of sleeping 2 or 3.
• Deluxe upgraded larger Weatherports complete with full bath are available at an additional charge on a first come first served basis.
• There are 6 bathrooms, each with hot shower, sink and toilet, and a heated drying room for waders and fishing gear so they are dry and ready for the next day’s fishing.
• Gourmet meals are served in the Dining Hall.
• After dinner guests can relax in the Recreation Hall after a long day of fishing. 

When to Go

The best time to go depends on what you want to catch.

Late July through mid August are our most popular weeks of the season, and we are currently maintaining a waiting list for each of these weeks. If you are interested in these weeks, it’s best to get on the waitlist early. There is no cost to do so, and we will contact you when space becomes available. You will then have the opportunity to book your Alaska adventure.

• June 19 – 26 – Kings, Chums, Rainbows and Grayling.
• June 26 – July 3- Kings, Chums, Sockeye, Rainbows and Grayling.
• July 3 – 10 – Kings, Chums, Rainbows and Dolly Varden. *This week at our Goodnews River fishing lodge includes a free upgrade to a Deluxe ensuite cabin.
• July 10 – 17 – Kings, Rainbows, Dolly Varden, Chums and Sockeye. *This week at our Goodnews River fishing lodge includes a free upgrade to a Deluxe ensuite cabin.
• July 17 – 24 – Kids Kast-and-Katch Week! – Kings, Rainbows, Dolly Varden, Chums and Sockeye. Bring your kids to learn to fly fish, tie flies and lots more activities for the young ones.
  • Steep discounts for any kid 16 and under accompanied by a fully paying adult, with both paying Charter Airfare.
  • Kids under 12 no charge!
• July 24 – 31 – Kids Kast-and-Katch Week! – Grand Slam, Silvers, Rainbows and Dolly Varden. Bring your kids to learn to fly fish, tie flies and lots more activities for the young ones.
  • Steep discounts for any kid 16 and under accompanied by a fully paying adult, with both paying Charter Airfare.
  • Kids under 12 no charge!
• July 31 – August 7 – Silvers, Grand Slam, Rainbows and Dolly Varden.
• August 7 – 14 – Silvers, Rainbows and Dolly Varden.
• August 14 – 21 – Silvers, Rainbows and Dolly Varden.
• August 21 – 28 – Silvers and Rainbows.
• August 28 – September 4 – Silvers and Rainbows, with Cast-and-Blast option.
• September 4 – 11 – Silvers and Rainbows, with Cast-and-Blast option.

Cast-and-Blast Package

If you’re a bird hunter, here’s a great chance to hunt ducks and/or ptarmigan in the morning, then fish for salmon the rest of the day!

• Limited to 6 participants.
• Hunt Ducks and Ptarmigan in the mornings and afternoons/evenings.
• Fish for Silvers and Rainbows for the rest of the day.
• This quintessential Alaskan experience.

Travel Information

Booking Information

Interested in booking this trip? If you have not yet received pricing please request it here, and be sure to reference the trip number at the top of this page. Please note that reservations are not considered finalized until agreed upon deposit is received. This ensures agreed upon dates and current pricing. Quality outfitters are in high demand so let us know right away, as some trips do book years in advance.

A Fishing Trip with Our Goodnews River Fishing Lodge Includes:

• 8 days, 7 nights, 6 1⁄2 days of fully guided fishing
• One Guide for every 2 anglers
• All flies, lures and terminal tackle
• Loaner fishing gear-wader/boots, rods and reels- at no charge
  Transportation from the Village of Goodnews Bay to the Lodge and return
• All meals and standard accommodations

Not Included

• Trip Insurance
• ​Charter Airfare from Anchorage to Goodnews Bay and return.
• Native Land Use Fee (currently $90)
• Alaska Fishing License, King salmon Stamps when applicable, Duck Stamps for Cast and Blast.
• Travel to and from Anchorage + overnight stay in Anchorage.
• Staff gratuities. *They work hard for you, so please be generous.

Photos from this Alaska fishing trip:

We look forward to assisting you in finding and booking an amazing fishing trip with the best guides and outfitters in the world. Contact us to get on the books.