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No Better Time To Experience Bristol Bay with Rapids Camp Lodge

Bristol Bay: Where 60 Million Salmon Run Wild—And 2025 Is Your Year Every summer, Bristol Bay becomes the stage for one of nature’s greatest spectacles: more than 60 million wild salmon surge upriver, transforming the landscape and electrifying the water. It’s not just a show—it’s a primordial calling, and in 2025, the timing couldn’t be…
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Rapids Camp Lodge Family & Friends Specials and DIY Specials.

Have you ever thought, “I like to fish, but my Family (or Friends) enjoy the outdoors too.”  We have a Package for you.  Rapids Camp Lodge, nestled in the heart of Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed, is offering an extraordinary opportunity for families to experience the Last Frontier together. The Family & Friends Weeks, scheduled for…
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Unleash The Wild: A Journey to Katmai National Park

We’re Not Just For Anglers Rapids Camp Lodge is located on the majestic Naknek River, approximately two miles from the border of Katmai National Park and a short one-hour flight from Anchorage.  Not only do we have quick access to Katmai and, specifically, Brooks Falls, but we also have an amazing and breathtaking ecosystem right…
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Hook, Line, and Hike: Why Bristol Bay is a Hiker’s Paradise

So, you love lacing up those boots and hitting the trail? Do you crave that lung-burning climb and the panoramic payoff? What if I told you there’s a way to enhance that Alaskan adventure, trading your trekking poles for a fly rod in the wilds of Bristol Bay? It requires similar skills: balance, patience, and…
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DIY the Naknek River with Rapids Camp Lodge

As the summer fades and autumn sets in, Rapids Camp Lodge in Alaska transforms into a haven for fishing enthusiasts. From mid-September through October, the lodge offers a unique and cost-effective DIY Fishing program that is an opportunity for seasoned and experienced anglers eager to experience the thrill of fishing in one of the most…
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Rainbow Season at Rapids Camp Lodge

Chasing Trophy Rainbows at Rapids Camp Lodge in September As summer winds down in Alaska, the fishing heats up at Rapids Camp Lodge on the Naknek River. September and October are prime months to target the Naknek River’s famous trophy rainbow trout, with fish commonly reaching 30 inches in length and even larger specimens lurking…
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Flying to Alaska Just Got Easier for Summer 2024

You live on the East Coast of the U.S. and have booked a fly fishing trip to Rapids Camp Lodge or Alaska West Lodge in Alaska. Now, you have to figure out how to get there. Luckily, travel to Alaska from the East Coast has become much easier. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines will offer…
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Choose Rapids Camp Lodge for your 2024 Fly Fishing Adventure. Here’s Why.

Rapids Camp Lodge should be at the top when planning your next fly fishing adventure. Not only does Rapids Camp Lodge feature many world-class fly fishing opportunities, but here are 3 lesser-known reasons that make your fly fishing adventure in the Alaskan wilderness better by booking with Rapids Camp Lodge. Reason 1. Did you know…
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Football Season in Bristol Bay.

All photos of these Renowned Rainbows are courtesy of @mattvaughnphoto It’s fall, and football season is in full swing! Whether you are a college football fan or a fan of the NFL, one thing is for certain: there are no amateur leagues anymore, college or pros. Here in Bristol Bay, it’s also football season, but…
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