June Called Smolt Busts for a Reason Each spring one of the greatest fish migrations found on planet earth happens right in front of the lodge. The outgoing smolt migrations from the millions of salmon who have spawned throughout the Naknek Lake system bring fertile nutrition to the waiting hoards of Rainbow Trout, just when…
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Fishing for Everybody
From Beginner to Expert Most of our guests do not want to hard-core hike, which is just fine. Perhaps better than any other lodge in Bristol Bay, we have the ability with our boats, rafts and planes to make your trip as leisurely as you like. Imagine landing on the dunes next to a remote…
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Our Rivers
Just a Few of Our Fishing Locations Naknek River. Logically our home river deserves special attention. Being part of the greater Naknek Lake system, our river drains millions of gallons of fresh water out into the Bering Sea and is one of the largest migratory routes on the planet for Pacific Salmon and home to…
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Our Guides and Staff
Attentive, Motivated Staff We have assembled a tight-knit group of selfless, mature Alaska fishing guides that understand the true meaning of service. Combined with our handpicked pilots, masseuse, kitchen and support staff we defy any lodge to match our customer care. Rapids Camp Lodge prides itself in not only taking care of our guests, but…
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The Family Just Got Bigger
We have some news to announce today! Deneki Outdoors has been acquired by the fine folks at Rapids Camp Lodge. What Does It Mean? We’re a bigger, stronger, happier family now. Alaska West, Andros South and BC West will continue to operate just as they have all along. We’ve got a top-tier Alaskan fly-out lodge…
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Navigating our Web Site
We’re getting lots of new visitors to our web site every day – thanks so much to all of you for stopping by! We also have almost 1,500 pages of content these days, so we figured it was time for a quick primer on what you can find on our web site, and where you…
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Fly Fishing Gear
We admit it – we’re gearheads. We love fly fishing gear so we write about it a lot on our web site. This page has links to almost everything we’ve ever written about fly fishing gear – enjoy! If you’d like to put your gear to good use, you should get in touch and talk…
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Alaska West? Travel to Alaska West includes 4 main steps. Flying to Anchorage, Alaska on any major carrier. Flying from Anchorage to Bethel on Ravn Dash-8. Flying from Bethel to Quinhagak on Ravn C-208 Caravans. Traveling by boat from Quinhagak to Alaska West camp location 30 minutes upriver. For more details…
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Deneki Chronicles: Swinging for Kings – The Broadside Presentation
This week it’s all about the Mighty King Salmon! Friend of Deneki, Stuart Foxall explains how the fly swims and what King Salmon sees makes a difference. We love swinging flies for anadromous fish, and we do a lot of it at our lodges in Alaska. However, swinging flies effectively often takes more than simply…
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Seven Tips for Your Alaskan Fly-out Fishing Trip
If you’ve got your sights set on an epic Flyout Fishing trip, there is no doubt a hike will be involved. So it’s wise to prepare your gear and your mind and body in the weeks and months leading up to it to maximize your trip of a lifetime. So here are seven tips for…
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