Early Season
Early season fishing at Tikchik Narrows Lodge is a dream come true for anglers of all kinds. As hundreds of thousands of sockeye salmon swim past our lodge and streamer fishing is at its peak.
Offering an ideal time to cast for aggressive trout as they emerge in search of out migrating salmon smolt. For mousing and dry fly enthusiasts, early summer means thrilling surface activity, with rainbow trout and grayling eagerly rising for a well-placed mouse pattern or mayfly. Gear anglers also find excellent opportunities to target a variety of pacific salmon, trophy char, lake trout and northern pike. Keep in mind, if you and your family are into bear viewing, July is the best time to visit Brooks Falls to see one of the most iconic migrations found anywhere in Alaska.
Mid Season
During the mid season at Tikchik Narrows Lodge, the fishing experience shifts into high gear with an incredible diversity of species and feeding frenzies.
As the salmon begin to spawn, the rivers transform into a rich buffet, drawing in all the main game fish—rainbow trout, dolly varden, arctic char, and more—to feast on eggs and salmon flesh. This period offers unforgettable action for anglers, with rainbows growing thick and aggressive as they gorge. Whether you're tossing streamers, drifting beads, or casting dry flies, it’s a season when every species seems to be on the prowl, creating some of the most dynamic and exhilarating fishing of the year for salmon and other game species.
Late Season
Late season fishing at Tikchik Narrows Lodge brings a thrilling focus on trophy Arctic Char, Silver Salmon and Rainbow Trout. As fall colors deepen, so do the hues of the "pumpkin" char, which reach their most vibrant shades of orange and red.
These trophy-sized char put up an intense fight and offer a truly unique experience for late-season anglers. Meanwhile, the silvers (coho salmon) are at peak condition—bright, aggressive, fresh from the salt, and eager to strike both flies and lures. This late-season window is a prime time for those looking to target big, beautiful char and trout alongside the fast-paced action of silver salmon in the crisp Alaskan wilderness.
