| Frequently Asked
Questions
1-Q -- When
should I make my flight arrangements to arrive in Dillingham?
1-A-- You should arrive the
night before your scheduled fishing trip is to begin,
stay at a B&B and be ready to fly to the lodge usually
early.( Example) You have booked a fishing trip
from June 15th thru the 20th. You should fly into Dillingham
on the 14th so you will be ready to fly to the lodge the next morning.
2-Q--When
should I make my flight arrangements to leave Dillingham for home?
2-A --Using the same example
as above you should book your flight to leave Dillingham
no earlier than noon of the 20th or stay
at a B&B and leave the next day.
3-Q--How
do I get to Nushagak River Lodge from Dillingham?
3-A--Freshwater Adventures,
an air taxi located next to the Alaska Airline terminal
in Dillingham flies my clients to camp in a 8+ passenger DeHavilland
Otter or Goose. Taking off from Dillingham Airport it
takes about 15 minutes to reach the lodge where you
will land out front on the river.
4-Q--Besides
my airline ticket to Dillingham and the cost of fishing
package what other expenses will I have?
4-A--The cost of your round
trip ticket from Dillingham to the lodge is $200.00 to be paid with your balance on or before
April 15th,
next your fishing license and king salmon tag for 5
days is $85.00 which can be purchased at the lodge,
last, the gas for the boat for a 5 day trip costs about
$30 - $50 per person.
5-Q--What
am I required to bring on my trip?
5-A--First, your personal
clothes (including warm items such as long johns if
your so inclined gloves, good rain gear, waterproof
foot ware, warm hat) weather ranges from 45 to 80 degrees.
Second, a medium wt sleeping bag. Third, a 40 to 50
qt chest cooler filled with your favorite soft drink
or spirits. Please, no square coolers, large
body bag duffles, or huge suitecases. We will pack your fish in the cooler for
your trip home. Last, your fishing gear, rods, reels,
and tackle box. We do have some gear on hand if you
wish to rent rods and reels. We use 7 to 9ft bait casting
rods, level wind reels equipped with 17 to 20 lb line.
We do sell fishing lures ( Spin Glos, Quick fish K-16,
and Wiggle warts) if you can't find them where you live.
They will be more expensive in Alaska. Don't forget
your camera.
6-Q--What
size and type of luggage should I bring?
6-A--The biggest concern is
overall weight. You should bring no more than
80lbs of gear in order to ensure you and all of your
luggage make it to the lodge. We ask that you
refrain from using square coolers, large body duffles,
or huge suitecases.
7-Q--How
many fishermen to cabin and a boat?
7-A--We put 3 people to a
cabin unless it is a man and woman then only 2. We can
also arrange a cabin to suit a family of 4. We put 3
people to a boat but they will fish 4 people comfortably.
The boats are 19 and 20ft Lowes powered by 40 Yamaha
4stroke outboard motors, boats are also equipped with
padded Fish on seats.
8-Q--If
I have never fished for salmon before will there be
somebody in camp to help us for a short time and show
us some of the fishing holes on the Nushagak River?
8-A--Due to the high
number of return clientele there will always be someone
in camp who knows where the best holes on the river are
located.
9-Q--What
do you have for bathroom facilities?
9-A--We have a centrally located
bathroom facility that contains 3 showers
and 3 toilets. In addition, we have 2 out door
privies and a steam/shower room.
10-Q--When
and what are the meals like?
10-A--We have excellent cooks
who prepare home-style meals. We serve a continental
breakfast (cereals, pastry, muffins, juices, coffee,
and cocoa etc.) At noon everyday we alternate between
breakfast (eggs, pancakes, French toast, bacon, caribou/moose
sausage, ham, etc. for breakfast) and lunch (soup, salads,
sandwiches, hamburgers, salmon, fried chicken, etc.)
For dinner we serve favorites such as (salads, potatoes,
salmon, halibut, shrimp, crab, beef, poultry, etc.)
and many different delicious deserts.
11-Q--If
I need to stay overnight in Dillingham on arriving or
departing can you recommend a place to stay?
11-A--There are some really
nice B&B's in Dillingham. Here are some of the names and
#'s. The Bunk House (888) 848-2715 or (907)842-2715, Kingfisher House (907) 842-2720
and (907) 842-7337, Hillside Haven (907) 842 3523, Thai
Inn, Lake Road Cottages, After 6 B&B can all be
reached at the same # (907)842 7378. We also have 3
Hotels the Bristol Inn (907) 842-2240 or (800) 764-9704
and the Dillingham Hotel (907) 842-5316.
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