Alaska Fishing Guide - What Can You Expect to Catch?

Redoubt Lodge is home to some of the most experienced fishing guides in this region of Alaska. First-hand fishing data is limited as we purchased the lodge in early July 2000 and we didn’t operate commercially until 2001. Huge Alaska King Salmon and 25 lb. Lake Trout are common fishing stories in this area, but we’ll relate only what we actually know to be true from our own experience:

Fishing Guide: Kings

The Crescent River closes to the keeping of these fish on June 30th. We can still fish, but it's catch and release only.

We are located across Cook Inlet from the Kenai River, which hosts the largest Kings in the world. Based upon our experience in 2000, we think we have a run of the same type. Our two summer workers caught and released a number of Kings, several of which they thought were over 70 lbs! 45 lb Kings were caught and released beginning July 14, 2001.

Fishing Guide: Sockeye (Reds)

Last year the main run arrived at the lake on July 10th. For about 30 days, angling with fly or spinning tackle was fantastic. Sockeyes averaged 8-10 lbs.

Fishing Guide: Coho (Silvers)

The first Coho reached the lake in early August. Angling only improved all the way through September. On our few trips, everyone caught some and experienced anglers could catch 25 or more per day.

Fishing Guide: Lake Trout and Arctic Char

We practice catch and release on these species since they are such willing biters. In certain areas we caught one every few casts. COntact us for further information about this fishing guide.

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