Duration

6 Hours

About

This trip is great for any age including younger children.

Approximate Fishing Schedule

7/10 - 8/10 Sockeye Salmon 9/1 - 9/30 Silver Salmon

Nestled within the untamed wilderness of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve lies a premier bear viewing fly-in experience. This ruggedly beautiful expanse features active volcanoes, ice fields, and glaciers, set against a backdrop of pristine lakes and teeming streams brimming with trout and salmon. The park's unique allure lies in the awe-inspiring annual migration of sockeye and silver salmon, drawing a remarkable concentration of brown bears to Crescent Lake, where your adventure unfolds.

A brief 40-minute flight from the seaplane base in Soldotna takes you past the iconic Mount Redoubt, known for its spectacular eruption in 2009. Upon arrival, we'll transfer to a river boat where you'll have the chance to encounter cubs, young adult bears, and formidable bruins that command respect from all others. These bears are lured to the lake's edge, where thousands of salmon spawn in the shallows. The aftermath of this salmon spectacle, as deceased fish drift back into the river outlet, attracts even more bears along the riverbank in search of an effortless meal.

Lake Clark, a sprawling 4-million-acre park, is a sanctuary for a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Beyond the salmon and bear populations, you may catch a glimpse of moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and the elusive wolves.

Prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the heart of the Chigmit Mountains at Crescent Lake. This natural wonder offers exceptional fishing and bear viewing opportunities. As summer unfolds, sockeye and silver salmon migrate up the Crescent River, drawing both brown and black bears to the lake's shores and riverbanks in pursuit of sustenance.

There is an additional $12 per person National Parks User Fee.

Fishing Schedule:

Fishing Regulations & Limits:

· Sockeye Salmon: Each angler is allowed a daily bag limit of 3 sockeye per person per day

· Silver Salmon: Each angler is allowed a daily bag limit of 3 silver salmon per person per day

Meeting Time

· Daily Departures at: 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM

Meeting Location

We will be meeting at one of 3 different float plane bases located in or near the town of Soldotna and will provide you confirmation of which float plane base a few days before your scheduled flight. They are all within a few minutes of Soldotna and which float plane depends upon which plane is being used for the day and how many total passengers for the flight

About The Planes:

Depending upon the number of passengers your plane may be a Cessna Caravan, a DeHavilland Beaver, DeHavilland Otter, or a Cessna 207 if you are on one of the early season beach bear viewing trips.

Our De Havilland Beaver

What to bring

• Food, drinks, snacks, and water. Alcoholic beverages are allowed but please no hard alcohol or glass • Phones and cameras

What we will provide:

• Waders and Boots if needed for your trip • All fishing tackle such as rods, reels, bait, terminal tackle • Knowledgable, experienced guides