Bristol Bay Sportfishing & Adventure Lodge
- Guided trips
- All-inclusive
Family-owned fly-out lodge on Lake Iliamna in Alaska, operating since the 1970s and now run by third-generation Master Guide Jerry Jacques. Offers all-inclusive week-long trips targeting rainbow trout, five Pacific salmon species, and Arctic char across hundreds of square miles of Bristol Bay wilderness, with daily floatplane access included.
Why book
Third-generation Alaskan lodge where 30-inch rainbows and silver salmon runs meet untouched Bristol Bay wilderness and bear country.
Overview
Bristol Bay Sportfishing & Adventure Lodge sits on the north shore of Lake Iliamna between Lake Clark and Katmai National Parks, accessible via chartered floatplane from Anchorage. Founded by Blondie Jacques and now operated by his grandson Jerry Jacques—a Master Guide and bush pilot with over 30 years of experience—the lodge maintains an intimate 8-guest maximum across five cabins. The operation runs all-inclusive week-long programs (June–September) centered on fly-out fishing to…
At a glance
- Type
- Fishing Lodge
- Fishiness
- 5/5
- Location
- Iliamna, AK
- Best for
- Fly Fishing, Trophy Fish, Remote Wilderness, All Inclusive, Freshwater
What you'll catch
Lake TroutSalvelinus namaycush · Freshwater
Northern PikeEsox lucius · Freshwater
King SalmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha · Anadromous
Pink SalmonOncorhynchus gorbuscha · Anadromous
Arctic CharSalvelinus alpinus · Freshwater
Silver SalmonOncorhynchus kisutch · Anadromous
Arctic GraylingThymallus arcticus · Freshwater
Chum SalmonOncorhynchus keta · Anadromous
Dolly VardenSalvelinus malma · Freshwater
Red SalmonOncorhynchus nerka · Anadromous
Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykiss · Freshwater
Amenities & features
Amenities
- Dining / Restaurant
- Airport Transfer
- Gear Rental
- Private Bathrooms
Activities
- Wilderness Tours
- Bush Flying
Fishing styles
- Fly Fishing
- Inshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Wade Fishing
Water types
- Freshwater
Seasons
- Summer
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Seasoned Vet
Best for
- Big Groups
- Private Buyouts
Themes
- All-Inclusive
- Independent
- Rustic
- Remote / Off-Grid
Getting there
- Fly-In Only
- Float Plane Access
Lodging style
- Lodge
What's included
Included
- All meals
- Lodging
- Most equipment
- Fully guided daily flyout fishing excursions
- Transportation between Iliamna airport and the lodge
- Floatplane transfers
- Daily flights to fishing locations
Not included
- Terminal tackle (flies, lures, lines)
- Fishing licenses
- Gratuities
- Alcohol
Seasons
The fishing season at Bristol Bay Sportfishing & Adventure Lodge kicks off in June with the arrival of King Salmon, offering a prime opportunity for anglers targeting these powerful fish through July. As the summer progresses into August, the focus shifts to the massive runs of Sockeye, Pink, Chum, and Silver Salmon, with August and September being particularly strong for Silvers. Simultaneously, the world-renowned Rainbow Trout fishing heats up, especially in September and October when they aggressively feed on salmon eggs and smolts. For those seeking a different challenge, Northern Pike and Lake Trout are available throughout the summer months, offering a more predatory angling experience. The lodge operates from June through September, providing a consistent window for diverse fishing opportunities in the heart of Alaska's wilderness.
Open June – October
Trip planning
- Nearest airport
- Iliamna Airport (ILI)
- Timezone
- UTC-8
Getting there
Guests depart Anchorage at 3:00 PM on Iliamna Airtaxi's Pilatus PC-12, arriving at Iliamna Airport at 4:00 PM. Lodge staff provide transportation from the airport to the lodge.
Gear
Gear provided.
Fly rods, reels, flies, waders, and all tackle are provided.
Where you are
Nearby waters
More fishable water within easy reach of the lodge.
- Alagnak RiverRiver
- American RiverStream
- Battle LakeLake
- Batza RiverStream
- Bering SeaOcean Zone
- Big RiverStream
- Big RiverStream
- Brooks RiverStream
- Copper RiverStream
- Copper RiverStream
- Funny RiverStream
- Iliamna LakeLake
- Kamishak RiverRiver
- Kijik LakeLake
- Kvichak RiverStream
- Lower Talarik CreekStream
- Moraine CreekStream
- Newhalen RiverStream
- Nonvianuk RiverStream
- Nushagak RiverStream
- Tazimina RiverStream
- Tulik RiverStream
- Twin LakeLake
- Upper Talarik CreekStream
Nearby destinations
Towns, regions, and wild places worth exploring around the lodge.
- AnchorageCity · AK
- Bristol BayRegion · AK
- Afognak Island State ParkState Park · AK
- AlaskaState · AK
- IliamnaCity · AK
- Katmai National Park & PreserveNational Park · AK
- Kodiak ArchipelagoArchipelago · AK
- Kodiak IslandIsland · AK
- Lake Clark National Park & PreserveNational Park · AK
- Shuyak Island State ParkState Park · AK
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