The Naknek and the streams of Katmai hold some of the best rainbow trout fishing in the world, walk-wade fly-fishing, all summer long.
The rainbow trout of Alaska are fish of legend. The Naknek River and the streams of the surrounding Katmai National Park offer some of the best rainbow trout fishing in the world. Our lodge sits right on the Naknek and close to other famous Katmai waters. Many guests spend their days chasing rainbows on foot, walk-wade fly-fishing. All rainbow fishing is catch and release.
Widely present through the Bristol Bay region, char are one of our favorites. Dolly Varden and Arctic char are common in the sub-arctic waters near King Salmon. Double-digit fish days are possible on some of our favorite streams. Anglers can catch dozens of char in the 18–28 inch range in a single day. More than volume, they symbolize the far north and a memorable part of the Alaska fishing experience.
The Arctic grayling comes in a range of colors that vary stream to stream, dorsal fins fringed in red and dotted with iridescent red, aqua, and purple, most dramatic on the big ones. The Naknek region holds Trophy Fish Catch-and-Release records recognized by Alaska Fish and Game. Most run 10–18 inches and 2–4 pounds.
The trout and char are part of what makes this stretch of the Naknek so alive, and part of why the bears gather here. Katmai B&B is a bear-viewing bed & breakfast, our stays are built around Brooks Falls and the bears.
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