ENCHANATED LAKE LODGE: ALASKA RAINBOW TROUT FISHING LODGE

KATMAI NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA

Enchanted Lake Lodge, established in 1961, is one of the oldest and most experienced Alaskan fly-out fishing lodges. During that long history, Enchanted Lake Lodge has consistently rated among the premier Alaskan trout fishing lodge destinations. Enchanted Lake Lodge is ideally located in north Katmai National Park on 54 acres of privately owned land overlooking Nonvianuk Lake and the Walatka Mountains. The fishing lodge is also surrounded by the legendary Alaskan trout waters of the Alaska Peninsula.

The trout fishing season at Enchanted Lake Lodge runs from June through September, offering a variety of Alaskan trout fishing experiences.

All of Enchanted Lake Lodge's guides have a wealth of fly fishing experience in the Katmai region and have all worked in Alaska

numerous years before coming to Enchanted Lake Lodge.This allows guides to cater to each guest's specific abilities and desires.

Each morning Enchanted Lake Lodge's professional Alaskan guide staff meets guests at the lodge's private airplane dock. Once aboard one of the lodges immaculately maintained deHavilland Beavers or its Cessna 206, anglers are

flown to one of the countless trout streams in the surrounding wilderness. Typical flights are short - 15 to 20 minutes - since the fishing lodge is situated in the heart of some of the world's best rainbow trout fishing. Anglers will spend the rest of the day exploring a diversity of unpressured Alaskan trout water.

Lunches are served afield, over-

looking a favorite run or the native Alaskan wildlife. A usual day consists of eight to nine hours of fishing.

The start of the Alaskan fishing season in early June means diverse trout fishing methods: dry fly, nymphs, salmon fry, and streamers. The areas biggest hatches occur as the weather warms during June, making this the best time for catching large, surface-feeding rainbow trout on the dry fly.

The fly-out planes at Enchanted Lake Lodge

Another nice Alaskan rainbow trout at Enchanted Lake Lodge

This time of year also brings the salmon fry migration. These salmon hatchings from the previous summers spawn are a favorite of rainbow trout, which chase them aggressively and without caution. Anglers usually fish the smaller streams with dry flies and larger rivers with streamers. The end of the month brings both the Sockeye salmon and King salmon into the waters surrounding Enchanted Lake Lodge.

The 4th of July typically marks the height of the sockeye salmon run in the northern Katmai. As the sockeye migration increases, the salmon fry migration comes to a close, though the dry fly fishing can still be spectacular. July

is a transition month at Enchanted Lake Lodge, as the effectiveness of standard fly-fishing methods gives way to egg fishing. For anglers looking to experience the full rainbow trout fishing catalogue, this is the month. Early to mid-July is excellent king Salmon fishing; mid-July marks the arrival of the reel-burning chum salmon.

August is the best month for egg fishing for Alaskan rainbow trout. The trout move into streams and gorge themselves on eggs as the salmon begin to spawn. Alaskan rainbow trout become famous gluttons this time of year, as they must store fat for the approaching winter. Much of the August fishing is done by sight, casting to large individual rainbows. The silver salmon also

arrive in mid- to late-August. The silver or coho salmon is a high voltage fighter which will take surface patterns and are capable of astonishing, acrobatic runs.

As the sockeye begin to die off in September, the egg fishing slows to a stop. The rainbow trout move toward the outlet streams and tail waters and are typically caught by swinging large streamers. This is the time for Alaskan streamer fishing at its best: fish are strong and extremely fat yet somehow still very hungry. They have a lot of water to work with, however, and are a challenge to land in larger streams. Some of the largest trout are hooked during this time of year.

Like many Alaska fly-out fishing lodges, Enchanted Lake Lodge lays in dramatic contrast to the rugged landscape in which it was built. Enchanted Lake Lodge provides the luxury and service one would expect from any world-class resort.

Cedar guest cabins, each with its own private bath, allow a maximum of 12 guests to live in comfortable privacy. The main lodge offers a

complimentary bar, well-stocked with fine wines, beer, and liquor. Appetizers are served each evening by the fire while guest lounge in comfortable, over-stuffed furniture in the great room, which is decorated with the flare of the Alaskan fishing lodge: Alaskan animal furs, mounted fish and native Alaska artwork. Outside are several decks offering unparalleled views of the Alaskan wilderness. Dinners are gourmet and served in a glass-enclosed dining room in front of panoramic, pristine views.

An experienced, professional staff is always on call to cater to each guests expectations and preferences. Enchanted Lake Lodge makes guest's comfort, fishing and safety their highest priorities.

In addition to an unparalleled angling experience, the lodge offers the opportunity to view and photograph the many natural wonders and abundant wildlife in Katmai Park. Flightseeing and photographic excursions are easily arranged to any number of sites, including the vast caribou herds of the Alaska Peninsula or the Walrus herds at Puale Bay. Katmai is also home to a huge bear population as well as moose, caribou, wolves and the American Bald Eagle. Enchanted Lake Lodge is your doorway to all that the Katmai National Park has to offer.

Beautiful Alaskan view from Enchanted Lake Lodge

The 2007 cost is $7,500 per person, per week (7 nights/6 days fishing). Rates are subject to change.

Rate Includes: 7 nights double occupancy accommodations, all meals, all beverages, including alchohol, table wines, 6 days fly-out, guided fishing, fishing licenses, use of all boats and motors and scheduled flights to and from the lodge and King Salmon on Sundays. Some restrictions apply.

Rate Does Not Include: flights into and out of King Salmon, Alaska.

Alaskan trout fishing at Enchanted Lake Lodge

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