Intricate Bay Lodge is nestled in the prime location in Bristol Bay. Most lodges in the region require daily fly-outs to access local water. When the weather turns, this can be a serious drawback and limits time on the water. That’s not the case at IBL. We can access two world-class rivers, the Copper and the Gibraltar, by boat.
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Intricate Bay is the iconic Alaskan fly fishing adventure.
Intricate Bay Lodge is a world-class, Orvis-endorsed lodge that sits near the center of Lake Iliamna. Simply put, this is a fly fisherman’s dream. We get after it from the moment we wake up until the second we come back to the lodge to relive the day. Then we wake up and do it again every day you’re with us.
Our home waters are a major destination for the largest sockeye salmon run in the world. The run from Bristol Bay into Lake Iliamna, and the world renowned Copper and Gibraltar Rivers, make this North America’s most exalted rainbow trout region. In fact, our home waters have been designated as a Trophy Rainbow Trout area.
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ALASKA FISHING SEASON
We also fly out to rivers and streams in Katmai National Park including the Moraine, Funnel, Battle and American rivers. The Kvichak, Newhalen and Talarik rivers are close as well. The diversity of water in this area is truly amazing.
June
Dry Fly Fishing Season
Early season conditions can vary depending upon the previous winter. A heavy snow pack produces high water, while a light one means low, clear conditions. Either way, June is a great time to target rainbows. 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.
July
Sockey Salmon Fishing & Great Trout Fishing In Katmai
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 are beginning 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
This Premier Trout Month Sells Out Quickly
The 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 Iliamna to stack up in the rivers, presenting anglers with the best chance of the year for a true trophy. 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
Trophy Trout And Silver Salmon Fishing
September is probably the best month in all of Alaska to 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.
A PRESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE WITH JIMMY CARTER
“Everyone in our party was really delighted with our choice of Intricate Bay Lodge. The accommodations and service were superb, the food was delicious, and we were all pleased with the fishing. All the guides were competent and very helpful. Please give our personal thanks to everyone on your staff who helped to make our visit both productive and enjoyable.”
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THE OUTPOST
The Outpost at Intricate Bay is a rustic 2-story cabin, designed to host 6-8 anglers for an epic week of fly fishing. You’ll have exclusive use of the property which includes your own private rooms, chef, host, guides, pilot, and plane.
Even your wildest fishing dreams couldn’t come up with this one. The Outpost is a 2-story rustic lodge tucked deep in the Alaskan wilderness, designed for you and your closest buddies to live out an epic week of fly-fishing, 5-star food, and adventure you’ve only seen in National Geographic. It’s not just any fishing trip. It’s the Outpost.
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