With another awesome season in the books, Rapids Camp Lodge is done for the 2021 Season. We’d like to thank all our Guests, Guides, In-House staff, Kitchen staff, and operations team for another great time out in Bristol Bay. You all made this particular season great. From flyouts to tundra creeks seeking Rainbow Trout, Lakers,…
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Naknek River
Football Season in Alaska
It’s football season, but here in Alaska we catch different kinds of footballs; big, Naknek River Rainbows. Truthfully, the Rainbow Trout in the Naknek River are huge, hard-hitting, beasts that will take you into overtime. It’s Big Rainbow Season, and we couldn’t be happier. More about Alaska Rainbow Trout: Alaskan Trout – Why They’re different…
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Fall Naknek River Fly Patterns to Tie Now!
A super fun time of the year to fish the Naknek River is in the Fall. Cool, crisp mornings, strong hot coffee that will have you grinning, and with the daylight taking its time to arrive, give you ample time for a great breakfast because you’ll need it. Fall Rainbow Trout fishing in the Naknek…
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Deneki Chronicles: Catching the Rainbow Trout of your Life
Rapids Camp Lodge is located in King Salmon, Alaska, and is our fly-out lodge offering access into the countless backcountry rivers of Bristol Bay. However, during the month of September, it can be difficult to get into the floatplane and leave the river that flows right out our backdoor, the famous Naknek. Draining west out…
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Bryan Burke’s Naknek River Rig
Bryan is the Director of Sales and Marketing and a staple here at Deneki Outdoors. If you’ve ever fished with is us in the last decade, you’ve probably spoken to, emailed, and/or shook hands with Bryan. If you’re really lucky, you’ve been guided by Bryan. Deeper than Bryan’s roots at Deneki Outdoors is his passion…
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Rapids Camp Lodge is Open!
Planes, check. Boats, check. Pilots, check. Guides, check, Staff, Check. Fish…yep, they’re there. Well, it’s opening week at Rapids Camp Lodge, and we couldn’t be more excited. Rapids Camp Lodge is the best blend of World-class fly fishing in Alaska’s Bristol Bay, creature comforts, and adventure. The Lodge & Fishing Experience As the lodge reopens,…
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Want to Fish Alaska in 2021? Now’s Your Chance.
As we quickly approach our fly fishing season in Alaska, we still have some space at our lodges that we would like to offer to families. It’s a fantastic opportunity for you and yours to experience the Alaskan Great Outdoors. We are offering a ‘fish w/ family’ discount during these weeks – one trip at…
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Alaska: The Splendor of the Earth
Alaska is Big, Beautiful, and Breathtaking. Alaska is known for its rugged natural beauty. The largest state in the union is filled with an opulent history of native cultures, adventurers, and anglers. We at Deneki Outdoors are very to be a part of the rich history. With summer just around the corner, we can’t wait…
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Rapids Camp Lodge: Comfort & Adventure
If you’re planning on visiting Alaska during the 2021 fishing season, Rapids Camp Lodge is a perfect balance of comfort and adventure, nestled in the heart of Bristol Bay and is THE place for your Alaska Fishing Adventure. With a “rigidly flexible” fishing program, Rapids Camp Lodge provides a variety of fishing adventures. Tundra creek…
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Deneki Custom Fly Series: Rapids Camp Smolt
There is a fish phenomenon that happens during the first part of the season at Rapids Camp Lodge during the month of June. The “smolt bust” is where predatory Rainbow Trout swim around the rapids section of the Naknek River and target smolt to eat. You can tell it’s a bust from the smolt and…
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