The Copper River Lodge holds the only permit to trespass and fish the Copper River. This allows you to legally access the banks of this river. Many other lodges are not able to leave jet boats on the upper river and our permit allows jet boats to be left on the upper Copper. This allows access to water that very few people fish.

We can also reach the prolific Gibraltar River in 40 minutes via our lake boat!

You can also fly out to the upper Copper River and raft down to the lodge. We only charge you what the air taxi charges us. This fly out can be as little as $150 per person for the day!

June 8 – Early October

From your arrival on the dock until your departure, you will enjoy an unrivaled standard of personalized service while at the Copper River Lodge.

The new fishing lodge and guest cabins were completed in June of 2014 and overlooks the Copper River with large deck, perfect for watching the sunset. In the lodge we have a large living room and dining area, bathroom, and a very nice kitchen. There are 4 guests cabins that all have nice decks overlooking the river, and have a queen and single bed. Each cabin has a private toilet and shower.

Our gourmet food will leave nothing to be desired. Fresh baked bread, pastries, and rolls complement meals created by our professional kitchen staff. If there is something you crave, or if you have dietary restrictions, just let us know.

On the day prior to your arrival in camp (Saturday) you should plan on traveling to Anchorage and overnighting. On Sunday morning, you will fly out from Anchorage and land in Iliamna.

This is a spectacular 90 minute flight. While you need to pay for this round trip, we will book it for you in your name. You will just need to call and pay for the flight, telling them you are a client of Copper River Lodge. Iliamna Air Taxi is owned by Tim and Nancy La Porte, who have been providing safe air travel in the Bush for well over two decades.

On Arrival into Iliamna, walk to the terminal owned by Iliamna Air Taxi and tell them you are guests at Copper River Lodge. You will then be put on one of their float planes for a 20 minute flight. You should be at the mouth of the Copper River by 11:30 am and will be met by jet boats that will transfer you to the lodge.

After arriving at the lodge there will be ample time to settle into your room, set up your fishing equipment, have fishing licenses issued (if needed) and receive a brief orientation. As soon as everyone is organized, they'll meet at the dock and head out for your first day of fishing. A lunch will be packed and ready to eat on the river.

The schedule is for a Saturday afternoon departure from the Lodge back to Iliamna, allowing you to fish that morning. Depart Iliamna via Iliamna Air Taxi. You'll want to schedule a late evening flight out of Anchorage as you'll arrive back to Anchorage after 5:00pm. There are several red eye flights back to the lower 48 or you can fly out Sunday morning.

$6,600 Per Angler 6 Nights / 6 Days (2022 Rates)

Please Note: The Lodge has a 90% rebooking fee. Openings are very limited. Prices are in USD and subject to change prior to booking. Ask for a quote.

Rate Includes: Float plane transfers between Iliamna and the Lodge, all accommodations and meals during the week, taxes, flies, leaders, tippet, and guide services are all included in the package.

Not Included: Airfare to Iliamna, fishing license, gratuities for the camp staff, liquor, fly out to other locations, and fishing equipment. (Some back-up fishing equipment is available at the lodge.)

Gratuities: Gratuities are not included in the cost of the package and are left to the discretion of the individual angler. However, for planning purposes fishermen can expect the industry standard of 10-15% of the fishing package ($630 to $945 is the Lodge’s recommended gratuity).