| For most anglers, taking a fishing trip to Alaska is | | | | $1,000. |
| the experience of a lifetime. Because Alaska is so | | | | Luxury Fishing Lodges |
| large and visitors need guidance, tourist fishermen | | | | These fishing lodges are for the fisherman who's |
| generally place their trust in a fishing lodge and | | | | used to the finer things. Typically situated in |
| guide. It is only natural then that the type of | | | | remote riverfront areas, luxury fishing lodges |
| fishing lodge you choose will greatly affect the | | | | feature large comfortable rooms or suites with |
| outcome of your trip. | | | | top class amenities. Many of these fishing lodges |
| In the past, fishing visitors to Alaska had few | | | | provide gourmet meals daily and include little |
| choices in lodging, but these days there are | | | | extras like free munchies during cocktail hour. |
| countless fishing lodges to accommodate any | | | | Luxury fishing lodges include the services of |
| preference. Whether you're looking for a luxurious | | | | expert guides and float trips or other activities |
| resort-style lodge with gourmet food and daily | | | | are often part of the package. As you might |
| maid service or you'd rather commune with | | | | expect, luxury fishing lodges can be expensive. |
| nature in a stream-side tent, you can find the | | | | Weekly rates start around $3,000 and go up |
| type of lodging that suits you in Alaska. The real | | | | from there. |
| question is what kind of fishing lodge should you | | | | US Forest Service Cabins |
| choose? | | | | If you prefer to do most of your fishing trip on |
| Family Fishing Lodges | | | | your own, then a cabin from the US Forest |
| These fishing lodges offer great service and | | | | Service may be ideal for your fishing trip. Aside |
| comfortable accommodations at an affordable | | | | from being reasonably priced (weekly rates can |
| price (around $2,000 per week.) Family fishing | | | | be as low as $175), US Forest Service cabins are |
| lodges are typically located in areas that are close | | | | secluded and often located in great fishing spots. |
| to Alaska's large rivers and lakes, which means | | | | Cabins don't come with running water or |
| that you'll have all of the "real fishing" time you | | | | electricity, so you'll need to bring camping |
| want. These fishing lodges usually feature | | | | equipment from home or rent equipment from a |
| experienced guides, shared bunk-style rooms and | | | | local outfitter. Be sure to reserve as far ahead as |
| hearty family style meals. If you want to do | | | | possible. US Forest Service cabins often book up |
| some fishing away from your lodge, there may | | | | 6 months to a year in advance. |
| be an additional charge for those trips. | | | | Ultimately you should make your choice based on |
| Fishing Camps | | | | how much you want to spend and what kind of |
| For an angler who enjoys the outdoors, a fishing | | | | fishing trip you have in mind. Think about your |
| camp is the perfect option. Fishing camps include | | | | ideal fishing trip and then determine what you can |
| the service of a fishing guide, homecooked meals | | | | afford. Look into the best choices for the type of |
| and perhaps a few float trips also. | | | | fishing lodge within your price range. Gather |
| Accommodation in fishing camps consists of tents | | | | information on your top choices by doing some |
| or bunk-style cabins set up right on the edge of a | | | | internet research or by calling the lodges. Once |
| river, lake or stream. Because you're so near to | | | | you have all of your questions answered, reserve |
| the water, the fishing opportunities are available | | | | your lodge and prepare for the adventure of a |
| 24/7. Weekly rates for fishing camps start at | | | | lifetime! |