Fly Out Fishing Lodge
We are 60 airmiles from the small fishing town of Yakutat, Alaska. Our remote location offers a unique escape for those seeking adventure or simply a place to unwind amidst stunning landscapes.
Reachable only by plane, this pristine environment is home to diverse wildlife, including bears, eagles, and salmon. The nearby forests and mountains provide endless opportunities for exploration, be it hiking, fishing, or wildlife watching. As you embrace the solitude and beauty of this untouched region, you will find serenity that is hard to come by in our fast-paced world.
Join us at Alsek River Adventures, where you can experience everything that this remarkable corner of Alaska has to offer. Whether you want to explore all we have to offer or looking for a peaceful retreat, our small part of Alaska awaits.
At Alsek River Adventures, we offer an all-inclusive guided fishing experience on the East Alsek River. Our package includes chartered flights from Yakutat to our river location, with no extra charges for fish processing. We also provide gourmet meals, ensuring you are well fed during your stay. Your only preparations are to arrive in Yakutat, acquire your sport fish license, and bring your own fishing gear. After that, we take care of everything else.
Our primary focus is on fishing for King Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Silver Salmon, chum salmon and Pink Salmon. These species are available from mid-May to mid-October, offering plenty of chances for remarkable catches throughout your trip.
Sport Fishing on the East Alsek River
Fishing on the East River presents a unique opportunity for anglers of all skill levels. The river flows through diverse landscapes, offering various fishing spots ranging from tranquil backwaters to more challenging sections with currents.
Common fish species found in the East River include all 5 species of Pacific Salmon. We have Sockeye Salmon, King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Chum Salmon, and Pink Salmon, as well as sea run Dolly Varden trout making it an appealing destination for all skill sets of fishing enthusiasts.
The East river is our home and maintaining respect for the river environment is crucial. Anglers are encouraged to practice catch and release whenever possible and to adhere to the local fishing rules and regulations. The East River's vibrant scenery and rich fishing opportunities provide an experience for all who venture out onto its waters.
Sockeye Fishing
The east river is the only fresh water system in the Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve that has an abundance of sockeye to be caught. These sockeye are bright and beautiful. We will be honest that sockeye are a harder salmon to catch sport fishing then a chum, pink, or silver but that makes it a fun, but not impossible, fish to catch for the seasoned and beginner angler alike. Plus, they have an incredible fight!!!
Silver Fishing
The East river is home to some of the best silver fishing on the Southeast, Alaska coastline. The scenery alone is enough to want to come here, not to mention you won’t be seeing a large amount of people coming here to fish. That is because the East river is a 25 minute bush plane flight out of the small fishing town, Yakutat, Alaska.
Pink Fishing
Pink salmon are one of the most fun salmon species to be caught on a fly! The east river has a great pink run starting in mid-July and ending the first week in August. These fish put up a great fight and are super fun for kids to catch as well.
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August 23rd - October 1st
Silver/Coho Salmon Fishing
All of our fishing trips are designed for 5 nights and 6 days of fishing, providing you with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Once you arrive in Yakutat, we’ll take care of the rest. We'll arrange and include the cost of your bush plane flight from Yakutat to our lodge in Dry Bay. Just bring your fishing gear, Alaska fishing license, and the specific items from the list we provide—everything else is on us! We will be fishing on the East river which is approximately 5 miles from our lodge. Weather and tides depending we could be fishing the mouth of the river, mid river, or up river. and maybe all over! we will do our best to take you right to where the fish are. We have lived and fished Drybay for our whole life BUT it is fishing and we can’t predict the future.
August 23rd - August 27th - BOOKED
August 28th - Sept 2nd - BOOKED
Sept 2nd - Sept 7th - BOOKED
Sept 7th - Sept 12th - OPEN
Sept 13th - Sept 19th - BOOKED
Sept 20th - Sept 25th - OPEN
Sept 25th - Sept 30th - OPEN
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July 20th - August 25th 2025
On our Explore Alaska trips, we will do several activities not limited to the following. We’ll plan a day trip to Alsek Glacier Lake, ride four-wheelers to the beach for a bonfire, hike along the beach, and maybe have a salmon cookout by the ocean. We’ll drive along the coastline on four-wheelers to see the rocks where the grand plateau glacier meets the ocean and creates a big waterfall. Each activity we plan will be based on what the weather is doing for that day. We will make sure to pick activities for all to enjoy, you having the best experience possible is our top priority!
July 18th - July 19th - BOOKED
July 26th - July 31st - BOOKED
July 31st - August 5th - BOOKED
August 5th - August 10th - BOOKED
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Duck Hunting and Waterfowl
Sept 1st - October 10th
Drybay is part of the Lost Coast of Alaska. Nestled right on the Pacific Flyway, we are privileged to witness the incredible migration of thousands of birds each season. If you're interested in adding bird hunting to your fishing adventure, just let us know! You're also welcome to join us exclusively for waterfowl hunting—it's an experience you won't forget. We maintain a selective approach to our hunting guests each season, which means we conduct interviews to ensure a good fit. If this sparks your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.
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