Royal Wolf Lodge 

Alaska

Strategically located on a 120 acre inholding within the heart of Katmai National Park’s finest trout waters, Royal Wolf Lodge is one of Alaska’s finest fly-out fly fishing operations. In terms of location, Royal Wolf is hard to beat. Short flying times to the region’s premier watersheds including the Moraine, Funnel, Big Ku, Battle, American and the Kvichak are guaranteed, as is quality home water in the event of poor flying conditions. Widely recognized for their strategic fly fishing program, Royal Wolf Lodge is also a “repeat” location for some of Alaska’s most experienced and productive guides including Mike McCune, Craig Ziegler, and Dave Goodhart.

Idyllically set overlooking a private lake, Royal Wolf features charming, rustic cabins with baths. Fine meals are served in the comfort of the main lodge. For the serious rainbow fly fishing enthusiast, Royal Wolf Lodge is without question one of the state’s premier destinations. As spaces are limited, early bookings are encouraged.

Location:
Royal Wolf Lodge is located in the center of Katmai National Park on 120 acres of privately owned wilderness. It is approximately 2 hours from Anchorage by air.

Fishing Program:
Royal Wolf Lodge fly fishes all of the premier waters of the greater Iliamna/Katmai region of Bristol Bay. These water include Moraine Creek, Battle Creek, Big Ku , Little Ku, Kulik River, Brooks River, and the American River as well several smaller walk and wade systems. While several species of Pacific salmon, arctic char, Dolly Varden, and grayling abound in these waters, Royal Wolf is first and foremost dedicated to providing their clientele with unparalleled trophy rainbow fly fishing. Royal Wolf does not target salmon so if silver or king fishing is important to you, this is not the place. Royal Wolf has some of the most experienced guides in the state some of which have spent more than 20 years guiding the region’s waters. Short daily fly-outs in well-maintained float planes take anglers to the stream where they will fly fish the water by raft, jet boat or foot. To get the most out of a trip to the lodge, a fair degree of fitness is required as many of the best fishing venues entail a significant amount of walking through fairly rugged terrain. Fishing in this portion of Alaska also entails significant exposure to the elements and once the plane departs in the morning, it will not be back until late afternoon.

Accommodations and Meals:
Royal Wolf Lodge sits on a large private in-holding with Katmai National Park. They accommodate 12-14 guests in tasteful duplex cabins overlooking their private lake. All cabins have heat, electric lights, private baths, comfortable beds and porches with benches. Meals are excellent served in the comfort of the main lodge. Lunches are carried by your guide and served streamside.

Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: (Thursday) Arrive Anchorage and overnight.
Day 2: (Friday) Charter flight from Anchorage to Igiugig and then float plane flight to lodge. Days 3 – 8: Six full days of fly-out fishing (weather permitting).
Day 9: (Friday) After breakfast fly back to Anchorage.
 

"We had a fantastic time at the Royal Wolf Lodge. Thank you for suggesting such a great place. Chris and Linda are terrific and the whole guide staff was outstanding. Both Karolyn and I caught our biggest wild rainbows ever! All around we couldn't have asked for a better experience." D.G., CA

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