Fishing and Species
The fishing is focused on the King Salmon, June to mid July and for Silver Salmon (Coho) early August to mid September. This is followed be Steelhead for 4 anglers from mid September to the end of October. All fishing is done by wading.
Arrivals and Departures
There is no flexibility
Accomodations
The lodge on the Sapsuk (Hoodoo) River is a fixed tent camp with spacious Weatherport Tents. All tents are heated (and they were so warm I wore shorts in September!) Each tent has 2 to 4 twin beds with linnens and blankets. They are on a wooden deck that is connected to the diinng/kitchen tent. It is located up from the river with a panoramic view of the valley. In addition there is a nice hot water shower and 2 deluxe outhouses.
Non Anglers / Activities
This is for anglers only
Airport / Logistics
The standard itinerary with a full lodge of 6 anglers is - Fly into Anchorage Tuesday and overnight. Wednesday AM charter flight from Anchorage to Nelson Lagoon. There you will be met and transferred by boat across the bay, then transferred to jet sleds, up the river to the lodge. On the return to Anchorage, you will fly on the charter in the afternoon. Fly home late that evening or overnight in Anchorage and home the next morning.
Climate
The climate changes from the beginning of the season in mid June to the end in October. Daytime highs range from 40's to 70. The lows range from frosting at night (at the end of the season) to 50's. Layering is the key to comfort here as elsewhere in Alaska.
Included
Round-trip Charter to Nelson Lagoon, transport to the lodge, 7 nights lodging, 6 days guided fishing, all meals and snacks.
Not Included
Fishing license which you need to get online (then print out) before departing at home to the lodge, fishing gear and flies, alcoholic beverages, guide and staff gratuities,
Currency/Credit Cards
no credit cards, cash only
Gratuities
Guide gratuities should be $600 for the week, camp gratuities should be $150 for the week.
Medical Facilities
The nearest medical facility is King Salmon, but the best option is Anchorage. Medevac insurance is highly recommended.
Documentation
Photo ID or Passport. As of 2021 you will need proof of a COVID test. There will also be a rapid test the morning of the trip before you board the charter.
Beverages
The lodge furnishes sodas, water and juice. Order your beverages well in advance of the trip and Aleutian Adventures will fly them out as freight to the lodge. Weight is an issue so there is not a lot of beer drinking going on.
Laundry
No laundry service. You could wash a garment out in the shower if you need to.
Phone, Internet, Power
Phone: paid phone
Internet: no internet
Power: 110 volts
Alaska, Aleutian Adevntures
Over 550 miles from Anchorage on the Aleutian Peninsula is a true wilderness lodge on the Sapsuk (aka Hoodoo) River. There is a prolific run of Kings,Silver Salmon and Steelhead. These unpressured fish eat the fly. This is fishing that other locations and lodges wish they had but no longer do. There are some rainbows and char if you want a change of pace. If you have not been to the Aleutian Peninsula you should go, it is very special. Fishing is accessed by jet boat but all done by wading. This is an intimate camp for 6 anglers. The camp is quite comfortable with spacious Weatherport tents with heaters and a large dining/kitchen tent. This is all on an extensive wooden deck, with a panoramic view of the valley.
