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A prized
retreat since 1974!
A fognak Wilderness Lodge is
located in a pristine setting in Seal Bay on Afognak Island, the
jewel of the Kodiak Islands. It is an incredible
experience in a totally remote atmosphere where you can play
hard,
eat big and sleep deep. It is ideal for those who want the
freedom of both fresh & saltwater fishing, plus
up close land
& marine
wildlife-viewing in the remote wilderness
by day, yet all the
comforts of home, by night. Afognak Wilderness
Lodge is popular with singles, couples, families and business groups alike, with many repeat and referred guests since
1974. The best way of describing your visit is simply to
say, "You'll want to return!" The
terrain in our area of Afognak is composed of
lowlands and areas of up to 1,000 feet elevation. There
are forested and non-forested lands as well as many beaches.
Sheltered from most foul weather, the smaller forested bays
within & around Seal Bay provide an exceedingly
beautiful and pleasant place to explore. Temperatures
range between 50° and 75°F spring through fall.
 Along
the majestic shores there are many streams and their
estuaries, tucked into cozy nooks that only a handful of people
get to enjoy simultaneously. Sockeye,
Pink and Silver Salmon and also Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden call
these streams home. Offshore, there's a myriad of saltwater species waiting to saturate your fishing urge
from the giant Halibut right down to the delicate Flounder. At
low tide, you can dig clams, harvest mussels, pursue an octopus
or just investigate the interesting inter-tidal zone. A guest
freezer and waxed boxes are available for those who want to take
their catch home.
We
furnish all fishing gear as part of our daily rates for
both fresh and saltwater fishing, but if you have your own
favorite salmon/trout gear, feel free to bring it. You would be
hard pressed to find a place where the fishing is better than it
is here. At our fishing spots, both along the stream banks and
at the estuaries, the salmon abound by the thousands and you do
not have to compete to find your own friendly nooks.
In addition, we
have an advantage over inland locations by also having the North
Pacific's bounty of seafood, ranging from bottom fish to
shellfish, which also makes for first class dining while with
us. Our spacious
hand-hewn log guest cabins are elegantly rustic
and cozy, nestled where the edge of the virgin forest meets with
tranquil waters of a protected cove. Each cabin has two
bedrooms, an ample living room and a modern bathroom
with hot, running water--plenty of creature comforts. Our
cabins can comfortably accommodate up to 12 - 15 guests,
depending on configuration.
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Freshwater
Fishing
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Salmon
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Nearby,
we have three of the five species (Reds, Pinks and
Silvers). Red [Sockeyes] run from the 2nd week of
June through mid-July Pinks [Humpbacks] run from
mid-July throughout August; Silvers
[Coho] run from late-July through mid-late September.
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Trout
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Rainbow,
Steelhead and Dolly Varden are available nearby.
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Saltwater
Fishing
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Halibut
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We
have both deep sea fishing poles and skate-type gear
[long line with multiple hooks, anchored to the ocean
floor] for you if you would like to help pulling
in the catch. Both methods are a lot of fun!
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Others
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These
fish are constant throughout the summer. Cod, Ling Cod,
Red Snapper, Yellow Eye, Sea Bass [Rockfish], Flounder,
Greenling, etc. are also abundant as well as the
crustaceans Mussels, Cockles and Clams.
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 Stays
at Afognak Wilderness Lodge Lodge include:
First-class spacious log guest-cabin accommodations, quality
meals, guided boat-travel with USCG licensed captains, all
fishing gear/lures (spinning, fly & deep-sea),
rain-gear and hip-boots (if needed), fish-cleaning &
freezing. Non-fishing activities include kayaking, hiking,
up close wildlife-photography and beachcombing.
Special Features of Afognak Wilderness Lodge:
- Unique
true-wilderness area surrounded by a virgin Spruce forest on
the edge of a pristine saltwater fjord
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Large elegantly rustic log guest cabins with private indoor
plumbing for 12-15 guests, since 1974
- Varied &
abundant up-close land & marine wildlife (Kodiak Brown
Bear, Elk, Deer, Humpback & Killer whale migrations,
Sea-Lions, Seals, Sea Otters, Eagles, Auklets, Puffins and
much more
- Outstanding
Freshwater and Saltwater fishing
- Almost
mosquito-less
- Kayaking, Sauna,
Clam-Digging Beachcombing, Hiking
- Floatplane
access from Kodiak, Homer and other locations
Includes: first-class spacious log
guest-cabin accommodations, quality meals, boat-travel with USCG
licensed guides, all fishing gear/lures (spinning, fly &
deep-sea), rain-gear and hip-boots (if needed), kayaking,
hiking, beachcombing, wildlife photography and sauna.
Not
included: Fishing licenses are available separately
through the lodge. Vacuum-sealing is optional.
Limited complimentary wine & beer are available with meals,
but feel free to bring your own. Floatplanes are available
from various points of entry (Kodiak, Homer, Anchorage, Alaska Peninsula,
etc.) and these arrangements are made for you with the best
available floatplane services.
AlaskaTours.com
- Alaska's Premier Tour Planning Web Site
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is offered by All Alaska Tours, Inc., serving Alaska Visitors
since 1991
413 G Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
2008@gofishingalaska.com
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