Rainbow trout in Alaska get big not by eating 5 billion Blue Winged Olives – they get big by eating meat. Salmon flesh, salmon eggs, smolts, sculpins, rodents and more…it takes a big mouth to take down a big meal, and that’s why big trout in Alaska have quite the grocery hole indeed. More on…
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World-Class Remote Fishing
Rapids Camp Lodge is located smack dab in the middle of Alaska’s Bristol Bay Area – the beating heart of fish country. Situated about 7 miles downstream from Naknek Lake on the Naknek River, RCL offers anglers access to all species of Pacific salmon, trophy rainbow trout and monster halibut. Right next door is Katmai National…
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Tie Your Own Flies!
Catching a fish on a fly you tied yourself is a special thing. It gives you a closer connection to the sport and the fish itself. If you have never experienced this, Alaska is the place to do it! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced fly tyer, here are a few patterns that we tie…
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Timing Your Trip
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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Brooks Falls Bear Viewing
When it comes to the best bear viewing in Alaska, Katmai National Park and the surrounding areas is famous worldwide, but undoubtedly the premier place in the world to view bears at close range is Brooks Falls. If you have seen a photograph of a bear fishing for salmon at a waterfall, it was most…
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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 Boats
Custom Boats We only use the finest boats and motors money can buy. Rest assured when we land at any wilderness river our motors run perfectly, the boat will be spotless and ready to go for your day on the water. Silence of Rafts Rafting is a wonderful and idyllic way to enjoy wilderness rivers….
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Some Popular Pages on our Web Site
Lots of you have seen lots of our blog posts, but did you know we have some really popular pages on our web site that – gasp – aren’t blog posts? Here are few. Popular Non-Blog Pages on Our Web Site Our Best Posts. The name says it all – handy links to what folks…
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Swinging Flies for Dolly Varden
If you have spent much time fishing in Alaska, odds are you have seen your share of Dolly flats. During the second half of our season at Alaska West, we see an impressive push of Dolly Varden. Once the season’s first wave of salmon begin dropping eggs, these Dollies as well as rainbow trout congregate…
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Red Stripe
Just another beautiful, blood-red-striped rainbow trout from Alaska West! More on Trout at Alaska West All About Rainbow Trout 5 Favorite Flies for Alaskan Rainbow Trout Jordan Sly’s Trout Swinging Rig