United States

Intricate Bay Outpost

Alaska
Species
Trout, Rainbow Trout, King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Grayling, Northern Pike, Pacific Salmon, Chum Salmon, and Sockeye Salmon
Destination Type
Fly Out Lodge
Fishing Style
Dry Fly, Jet Boat, and Wading
Season
June - September
Fishing Days
6
Rate
$$$
Why We Go

  • Experience a high level of service at a lodge catering to only six guests each week
  • Enjoy a mix of pricing from full fly-out packages to jetboat only packages
  • Fish great local waters or fly out to numerous systems throughout Bristol Bay
  • Enjoy comfortable accommodations and high-quality food in a great location

Overview

Intricate Bay Outpost is a small two-story lodge overlooking a quite bay on Alaska's famous Lake Iliamna. Catering to groups of six or less, this is a unique and intimate operations where guest can choose from a range of price points depending on the number of times they elect to fly out.  With fantastic boat-access fisheries nearby such as the Copper River and Gibraltar River, along with fly outs to all the favorites like Moraine, Battle, Iliamna and others, anglers can expect to fill their stay with fantastic fishing during the day and returning to comfortable accommodations each evening. Proximity to prolific Alaska fisheries, attentive staff, and an intimate setting make Intricate Bay Outpost a great option anyone keen to experience some of the state's finest rivers.

Fishing Program

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Iliamna, Intricate Bay Outpost provides easy access to some of the best wild rainbow trout fisheries anywhere in the world. Nearby rivers like the Copper and Gibraltar are easily accessible via jetboat from the lodge and consistently produce great numbers of rainbow trout. Prolific fisheries such as Moraine, Funnel, Battle and American Creek are reached by flying short distances from the lodge into Katmai National Park. The nearby Kvichak River and Iliamna River, which harbor some of the state's largest lake-run rainbows, in addition to the many other waters in this system, make for some of the best trout fishing available anywhere in the Alaska. Guests may also pursue great northern pike fishing on the sloughs and coves along the lake or fly out to fantastic silver salmon fishing on the Kamishak River. The lodge can provide all the needed tackle for any fishing need so last-minute changes in plans can easily be accommodated.

Accommodations

Intricate Bay Outpost provides a comfortable rustic experience in the Alaska bush. The lodge features four single or double occupancy rooms on the second floor, each with private sinks and shared baths. The groundfloor common area has a wood-fired stove and deck overlooking Lake Iliamna perfect for sharing appetizers and cocktail at the end of the day. In the kitchen a professional chef will create hearty meals served either at the large dining table inside, or outside with views of the lake. The Outpost includes wireless internet so guests who need to stay connected may do so.

Rates & Details

2024 Rates: Per person based on double occupancy

6 night/6 day package (5 fly-outs): $9,000

June - July and the last two weeks of September:
6 night/6 day package (3 fly-outs): $7,000