Traveling from the lodge south in the direction of Homer you have the Kasilof River, Ninilchik River, Deep Creek, and Anchor River which flow directly into Cook Inlet. In Homer you have the opportunity to fish for these Alaska saltwater fish monsters and other species like ling cod and red snapper, as well as troll the waters of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet for ocean swimming king salmon and silver salmon. Homer also has the world famous Homer Halibut Derby. For those who want more fun, only minutes away from the lodge is our float plane base. In addition to the Katmai many rivers on the west side of Cook Inlet and in the Lake Clark preserve offer great opportunities for fishing, sightseeing and watching the great Alaska brown and black bears.
Guides are available to assist the beginners.
For those who would like to enjoy some fine lake fishing and canoeing or kayaking, the Kenai National Moose Range is the place. Within this vast preserve there of approximately 1.3 million acres set aside is one of only 2 wilderness canoe systems in the USA, the Kenai Canoe Trails consisting of the Swanson River and Swan Lake Canoe Trails. Only 10 minutes from the lodge there are scores of lakes connected by streams and easy portages that can be canoed with ease. Trout, grayling, dolly varden are very plentiful. In addition to the excellent lake fishing, there are many opportunities to view birds, moose and other Alaska wildlife right where they live.