Intricate Bay Lodge, AK

Name: Intricate Bay Lodge, AK
SKU: 8C530000
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Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge in Lake Iliamna, Alaska

Intricate Bay Lodge, AK

Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge in Lake Iliamna, Alaska

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Intricate Bay Lodge

Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge

412-527-9346

907-571-1757 (summer season)

brian@intricatebaylodge.com

intricatebaylodge.com

Iliamna, AK

Item #8C530000

The Story

Inspirational Alaskan luxury designed for you. Meet the NEW Intricate Bay Lodge.

The adventure begins with a 20 minute float plane ride into a private cove on Lake Iliamna. You'll fly over the unspoiled wilderness of Bristol Bay with breathtaking vistas and wide open spaces. When you arrive at Intricate Bay Lodge, you'll immediately feel the camaraderie and anticipation for a grand adventure.

Intricate Bay Lodge was rebuilt in 2015 after a devastating fire. Its new immense windows open to the same awe-inspiring views, where bears and the occasional moose make a surprise visit on the prime location on Lake Iliamna. The home waters of Intricate Bay Lodge include two world-class rivers: the Copper and the Gibraltar.

Here, you get the best of both worlds; not only is the fishing excellent nearby, but the location is also very close to many "fly-out" rivers, and that means shorter flights. We can land you on the rivers and streams of Katmai National Park including the Moraine, Funnel, Battle, American Rivers, also Kvichak River, New Halen River and Talarik River. Of course, the Copper and Gibraltar are the most famous, especially when targeting big rainbow trout, but we believe our guests should have the chance to see and experience the tremendous fishing diversity of the entire Bristol Bay / Lake Iliamna area; consequently, we frequently make trips to target species like rainbow trout, arctic char, grayling, lake trout, pike, and Pacific salmon.

There's nothing "standard" about Intricate Bay Lodge accommodations. You won't miss the old funky Alaska-style lodge, when you walk into this architectural dream lodge. The clean lines, tall ceilings, giant fireplace, and views that won't quit. The stunning main lodge houses 5 guest suites, each with their own full bathroom, a kitchen with a full-time gourmet chef, a dining room, bar, fireplace, and cozy couches you can flop onto ready to swap fish tales that, for once, require no embellishment. While many other lodges tout how "big" they are, the strength of Intricate Bay Lodge is that it only takes 10 guests; you do the math, it all adds up to more fun for you and your friends and family. In fact it's quite frequent we get groups that book out the entire lodge.

Rated as one of the top 3 lodges in Alaska in 2017, discover where personal service and the depth of experience are as important as your comfort. You will experience unrivaled personal service and attention, along with all the amenities you'd expect in a fine hotel including wireless internet and satellite TV. Despite its remote location (after all, we're here for the fish), the lodge has 24-hour electricity, courtesy of an eco-friendly inverter system that reduces generator use.

On the deck, soak in a wood-fired hot tub and marvel at the magnificent view of the sun setting over Lake Iliamna while enjoying cocktails and appetizers.

Move to the dining room and savor a delicious meal prepared to perfection by the full-time, professional chef. When you're finished, tie a few flies on the well-equipped bench, locate tomorrow's secret spot on the big wall map or retire to the spacious common room, sink into a comfortable chair and swap stories with friends new and old. Camaraderie, comfort, great food, quiet beauty, and the anticipation of a new adventure tomorrow ... that's Intricate Bay Lodge.

Why Choose Us?

Alaska's Best Small Lodge, capable of handling up to 10 guests.
A fabulous gourmet kitchen worthy of our gourmet chef.
A unique bar and a dining area capable of slaking thirsts and sating the ravenous appetites of fishermen who have spent the day wrestling oversized trout and salmon.
Intimate, personal, and quality experience found at Intricate Bay Lodge.
World Renown Home Water

Accolades

President Carter and wife spent a week with Intricate Bay July 2017

Fly Rod and Reel magazine listed Intricate Bay Lodge as one of three best lodges in Alaska.

At the Lodge:

The main lodge is a beautiful 3,500 sq. ft. custom cedar building. Lodge capacity is 10 guests within the 5 main lodge guests rooms. Private groups of up to 14 can be accommodated by prior request.

Amenities include a mud room with lockers, a bar and game room, and large common area. There is a grand deck facing the lake with an outdoor wood fueled hot tub.

About the Guest Rooms:

Five guest rooms are within the main lodge, all have private baths. Three rooms have one queen and one full, 1 room has queen and full bunk beds and 1 room has one full and 2 full bunk beds.

In the Kitchen:

First class dream kitchen for our chef, designed for function and performance. Breakfast served to order including a buffet of fresh fruit daily. Lunches are served stream side and are accompanied by hot beverages of choice. Appetizers and dinners include the finest Alaskan king crab, filet mignon, prime rib, Alaskan shrimp, Alaskan halibut, chicken and baby back ribs. The meals are well balanced, so you needn’t feel guilty when you devour the homemade breads, delicious pastries and gourmet delights served with each lodge meal.

What is Provided:

Included: All guided actives advertised in your selected package. Daily housekeeping, three meals per day, transfers between the Iliamna Airport and the Lodge. Use of chest waders, fly rods & reels, King Salmon rods & reels; spinning rods & reels and all flies, lures and tackle. Preparation of all harvested fish in an airline-approved non-insulated shipping container. All local taxes.

Not Included: Airfare between your home and Iliamna, staff gratuities, liquor, fishing license and king stamp.

What to Bring:

A detailed pre-trip information document regarding travel and packing is provided for all guests upon making a reservation and beforehand upon request. It is also available by request. or please click on the link below:
Packing List

Gear Recommendations:

Please see:
Packing List

We provide all rods and reels, flies, beads, weights, tippet, fly tying vise…the works. With that said, speaking as a fish fanatic, we understand completely if you want to bring your own gear.

Here’s what we recommend:

Rainbow fishing: 6-8 weight
Grayling/Dolly/Char fishing: 4-5 weight
Sockeye Salmon fishing: 8 weight
Line – weight forward floating line
A 8.5'-9.5' rod is ideal
Ten foot leaders are the best choice with 8 to 10 lb. tippets
Strike indicators work best in order to pick up Trout and Char

Species:

Rainbow trout - June/July/August/September/October
King salmon - June/July
Sockeye salmon - late June/July
Chum salmon - July/August
Pink Salmon - July/August
Silver salmon - late July/August/September
Arctic char - August/September/October
Arctic grayling - June/July/August/September/October
Northern pike - June/July/August/September/October

Season:

Early season conditions can vary depending upon the size of the previous winter. A heavy snow pack produces higher water, while a light one means low, clear conditions. Either way, June is a great time to target rainbows in the Illiamna region. Coming out of their winter dormancy and spawning period, the rainbows are anxious to fill their empty bellies. A favorite style of fishing this time of year is sight-fishing for large trout, using dry flies and mouse patterns. Early July produces epic days of dry fly fishing. Historically, by the second week of July, the largest sockeye salmon runs found anywhere in the world occur in this region. The sockeye – rated by many anglers as the strongest salmon pound for pound – will make for countless fish-fighting memories. Nymphs and streamers can be productive during July, with many of the larger fish taken on bugger and sculpin patterns. August: Rainbow feeding frenzy begins! Sockeye salmon start to spawn, leaving a scent in the water that ignites voracious rainbow trout. As the spawning accelerates throughout the month, more and more food invites brutish, big-shouldered rainbows from Lake Illiamna to stack up in the rivers. As if that weren’t enough line-ripping excitement, this is also silver salmon time, with the run beginning in early August and finishing in September. September is probably the best month in all of Alaska to really go after trophy trout. While the weather can be challenging, this is when the largest numbers of big lake rainbows come into area rivers. The fish know this is their last chance to pack on weight for the long winter ahead. The rainbows are still extremely aggressive toward salmon eggs and will chase a flesh fly with reckless abandon. In fact, they are willing to gorge themselves on just about anything you pass in front of them.

Region/Terrain:

Lake Iliamna / Bristol Bay rivers - Capping off the great new lodge, mouth watering meals, amazing fishing, unrivaled customer service is the surrounding beauty of the landscape. Heavily treed rolling hills combined with open tundra, marshy low lands and a series of water ways and islands makes the region around the lodge standout as nothing short of magical.

Typical Weather:

June 40-60°
July 50-65°
August 45-70°
September 35-60°
October 35-50°

2022 Rates:

Executive Package: From $9,750
Combo Package: From $8,250
Land Package: From $6,250

More details on pricing can be found at intricatebaylodge.com

Additional Activities:

On-Site Activities:

Fishing, fly-fishing lessons, skeet shooting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, hot tubing and swimming.

Off-Site Activities:

Fishing, bear viewing, photography, rafting trip and hiking.

Other:

Travel to Iliamna, Alaska: Intricate Bay Lodge is located on the South shores of Lake Iliamna 18 miles southeast of the village of Iliamna and 215 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska.

The lodge sits just minutes from the world renowned Copper River and the first designated trophy trout region of Alaska. The lodge is just north of Katmai National Park and just south of Lake Clark National Park which allows easy access to famous freshwater fishing; float trips for fishing, wildlife and incredible scenery.

When traveling to Intricate Bay Lodge you must purchase commercial airfare from your home to Iliamna, Alaska (PAIL). The details of booking flights in and out of Iliamna will be provided when you make a reservation. The village of Iliamna is extremely remote there are no roads or water access, fly in only.

Guests living in the western half of the United States, may be able to travel from their city of origin to Iliamna in one day. The majority of our guests need a Saturday overnight stay in Anchorage. A list of suggested hotels and restaurants will be provided when you make a reservation.

Iliamna Airport has 4 paved runways the longest being over 5000ft. The airport offers parking for private aircraft and has jet fuel available.

We will meet you at the Iliamna Airport and provide transportation to the lake in our passenger van. The drive from the airport to the lake takes just a few minutes. Once at the lake we will load up in the floatplanes for a 20-minute flight across the lake.

Intricate Bay Lodge, AK

Intricate Bay Lodge, AK