Unalakleet River Lodge
Founding Guide
AnyCreek • 30+ years of experience
Escape on this women’s retreat to the Alaskan wilderness for a week of world-class fly fishing at Unalakleet River Lodge. Set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks and lush river valleys, the Unalakleet River harbors an impressive array of wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and unrivaled guided fishing. As the only fishing lodge on the scenic and productive river, Unalakleet River Lodge provides unparalleled access to one of the planet’s most prolific Pacific salmon runs.
This seven-day adventure puts you on the Unalakleet at the perfect time to capitalize on the seasonal migration of chum, pink, and silver salmon — as well as dolly varden and arctic grayling. Accompanied by some of the best guides in the Alaskan bush, you’ll spend an incredible week fishing miles of scenic river from a drift boat and wadeable gravel bars.
The lodge's compound of charming spruce log cabins and common spaces sits directly on the river, a hidden gem in the otherwise untouched Alaskan area. This group of ladies will join Amber Haynes — founder of women’s outdoor apparel brand, McKenna Quinn — to experience all that this incredible fishery has to offer. Amber is passionate about making outdoor experiences accessible to women, regardless of prior experience, and is thrilled to journey to the Unalakleet River Lodge with a select group of female anglers!
The trip departs for the Unalakleet River Lodge on July 27th, 2025 and returns on August 2nd. This is an all-inclusive lodge experience; airfare is not covered in this cost. Guests should plan to bring cash or check for any additional on-site purchases, as well as gratuities for the Unalakleet River Lodge guides and staff.
If you have any questions or would like more information about this trip, please visit this link: https://bit.ly/unalakleetriverlodge
Sunday is your time to get settled in. We’ll have a Welcome Intro from owners, Mitch and Skyla, as well as Amber from McKenna Quinn. Once everyone is settled into their cabins, you’ll come up to the lodge for a light lunch and beverage. You can walk the boardwalk up to the lodge or take the Hill Hiker (a small trolly).
Next, you’ll meet your guides and get outfitted for the week. Once you’re all suited up, you’ll head out for a special fly casting practice and get warmed up for cocktail hour and an incredible welcome dinner.
**7:00am-8:00am - Breakfast**
Guests can enjoy made-to-order breakfast or the daily special. Come dressed as you are!
**Fishing**
The fishing day typically starts around 8:00am. Boats will usually fish all morning and will come back to the lodge to clean fish (if needed) or for lunch. Folks usually spend the afternoon fishing as well!
**Shore Lunch **
enjoy a spectacular lunch cooked over an open fire on the riverbank!
**6:30pm - Cocktail Hour**
During cocktail hour guests and guides find their way to the bar for a drink, talk about the days catch and enjoy freshly made Hors d’oeuvres!
**7:30pm - Dinner**
Guests will move to the table to enjoy our Chefs dinner menu. Enjoy a first course, main course and dessert!
**Evening**
Open evening. Turn in early, head back to the bar or sit by the fire with a book. The evening is yours to enjoy. The Lodge has outdoor fires, corn hole boards, puzzles, and group games.
Enjoy another day on the water accompanied by incredible food and camaraderie.
Head back to the Lodge for cocktail hour and dinner, with a special Native Cultural Experience to follow.
Enjoy another day on the water accompanied by incredible food and camaraderie.
Head back to the Lodge for a special Ladies' Week Cocktail Hour before dinner.
Enjoy another day on the water accompanied by incredible food and camaraderie.
Head back to the Lodge for Trivia Night! Winning team gets bragging rights and a free drink on Unalakleet River Lodge.
Friday will be your last day of fishing. Each angler will get to take home 40lbs of salmon which the Lodge will pack appropriately for you to travel with OR you send it to Alaska Sausage and Seafood for processing.
On your last night you'll enjoy one more incredible Chef's dinner with a relaxing evening around the campfire to follow. Imbibe and share stories from the week over s'mores as everyone enjoys their last evening.
After breakfast, you’ll settle up bar tabs, merchandise, house staff gratuity and any other purchases.
Exact departure times vary based on the RAVN air schedule.
We will meet at the dock and say our goodbyes! Lodge staff will help you and your bags get checked in at the airport and will stay in town until the plane takes off to ensure you’re covered if you need anything or flights change.
Lodging
The best Alaska salmon fishing! Remote location, not overcrowded. Beautiful lodge and river. An amazing salmon fishing experience.
Unalakleet River Lodge
https://unalakleet.com/
Host
McKenna Quinn is the premier shop for women's hunting and fishing apparel. Our shirts are found on hunting and fishing trips around the world.
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Trip Literature
Google Docs
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Trip Literature
Explore the Unalakleet River Lodge, an unparalleled fly fishing haven in the heart of Alaska. Nestled along the pristine Unalakleet River, this exclusive lodge offers access to one of the world’s most renowned Pacific Salmon runs -- featuring king, chum, silver, and pink salmon, along with Dolly Varden and arctic grayling. Join Amber Haynes, founder of women's hunting apparel brand McKenna Quinn, for a week-long adventure designed especially for female anglers. Experience breathtaking scenery, gourmet accommodations, and unforgettable fly fishing experiences!
AnyCreek
https://anycreek.com/academy/alaska-s-unalakleet-river-lodge
Exact meeting location will be discussed after booking.
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