Frequently Asked Questions
1. When should I make my flight arrangements to arrive in Dillingham?
You should arrive the night before your scheduled fishing trip is to begin and stay at a B&B. You should be ready to fly to the lodge early the next day.
( Example) You have booked a fishing trip from June 17th thru the 22nd. You should fly into Dillingham on the 16th and stay at a B&B so you will be ready to fly to the lodge the next morning.
2. When should I make flight arrangements to leave Dillingham for home?
Using the same example as above you should book your flight to leave Dillingham no earlier than noon of the 22nd or stay at a B&B and leave the next day.
3. How do I get to Nushagak River Lodge from Dillingham?
Freshwater Adventures, an air taxi located next to the Alaska Airline terminal in Dillingham flies our clients to camp in a 8+ passenger DeHavilland Otter or Goose. It is about a 15 minute trip from take off to landing on the river in front of the lodge.
4. Besides my airline ticket to Dillingham and the cost of fishing package what other expenses will I have?
The cost of your round trip ticket from Dillingham to the lodge is $225.00 to be paid with your balance on or before April 15th. Your fishing license and king salmon tag for 5 days is $85.00 which can be purchased at the lodge. The gas for the boat for a 5 day trip costs about $30 - $50 per person with three people to a boat.
5. What am I required to bring on my trip?
First, your personal clothes (including warm items such as long johns, gloves, good rain gear, waterproof footwear, and warm hat). Weather ranges from 45 to 80 degrees. Second, a medium weight sleeping bag, not down. Third, a 40 to 50 qt chest cooler filled with your favorite soft drinks or spirits. Please, no square coolers, large body bag duffles, or huge suitcases. 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. Oh, and don't forget your camera.
6. What size and type of luggage should I bring?
The biggest concern is overall weight. You should bring no more than 50lbs of gear, including personal items and fishing 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 suitcases.
7. How many fishermen to cabin and a boat?
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 19.6 Lowes powered by 40HP Yamaha four stroke outboard motors. Boats also include oars and fishnets and are equipped with padded Fish-On seats.
8. 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?
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. What do you have for bathroom facilities?
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. When and what are the meals like?
We have excellent cooks who prepare home-style meals. We serve a continental breakfast (cereals, pastry, muffins, juices, coffee, cocoa, etc.) At noon everyday we alternate between breakfast (eggs, pancakes, French toast, bacon, caribou/moose sausage, ham, etc.) and lunch (soup, salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, salmon, fried chicken, etc.) For dinner we serve favorites such as salmon, halibut, shrimp, crab, beef, poultry, etc. We also serve many different delicious deserts and have snacks available all day.
11. If I need to stay overnight in Dillingham on arriving or departing can you recommend a place to stay?
Please see the Dillingham Lodging page for all of your options.