Intricate Bay Lodge

Lodging Details
Located on the banks of Iliamna Lake, Intricate Bay Lodge was recently rebuilt from the ground up in 2014 with no attention to detail going to the wayside. The lodge itself is beautiful, well-appointed and a great place to stay for your week of fishing in the Alaskan wilderness. The main lodge features a large dining and relaxing area, a stone fireplace, bar, a wader and mudroom, and expansive patios that overlook the lake. The lodge also has a wood-burning hot tub out front to enjoy after a day on the water, taking in the views of Iliamna Lake. Each guest room within the lodge features comfortable beds, high-quality linens, and your own private bathroom and shower. The lodge was designed to not only be a functioning fishing lodge, but also a very comfortable place to relax each evening after your day of adventures. Also, with this being one of our smaller lodges within our Alaskan lineup, anglers can expect an intimate experience that will please even the most seasoned travelers.

Food and Beverages
Meals at Intricate Bay are impressive and the kitchen staff takes great pride in the overall culinary experience of your stay. Breakfast each morning includes fresh fruits, yogurts, local meats, pancakes and eggs cooked to order. Lunch is typically served on the water each day and will vary throughout the week, with plenty of snacks available to keep you fishing. Dinners each evening will consist of a variety of  entrees including fresh seafood, steaks, pork chops, and chicken paired with fabulous sides and salads. Each dinner will end with a handmade dessert to top off your meal. While the lodge bar is well stocked with local beers and quality wines, it is recommended that anglers fly in any hard alcohol or specialty liquor they would like during their stay.

Typical Length of Stay
Standard packages with Intricate Bay Lodge are running on a six (6) night / six (6) day package and a Sunday to Saturday itinerary. For anglers and groups looking for shorter packages, Intricate Bay can accommodate this based on availability.

Non-Angling Activities & Options
While Intricate Bay is a full-scale fishing lodge, they also do a fantastic job of accommodating any non-anglers in your group. Non-angling activities at Intricate Bay include hiking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, flightseeing tours, and much more. This is definitely an option in Alaska where anyone can be accommodated and have a wonderful Alaskan experience.

Internet / Communications
Internet access is available at the Lodge. Cell phones will not work during your visit. The lodge is equipped with a LAN line in case of emergencies.

How To Get There
Your trip starts upon arrival at Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC). Several major airlines serve Alaska from the Lower 48 with connections direct to Anchorage. It is recommended that all anglers spend their first evening in Anchorage (Yellow Dog can assist with hotel recommendations). From Anchorage, you will fly to Iliamna, Alaska (ILI) with a domestic airline such as Iliamna Air Taxi or Lake Clark Air, which service Iliamna daily and have multiple flights each day throughout the summer.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
Guests stay overnight in Anchorage the day before your trip begins and connect to Iliamna the following morning. Connections can be made through the domestic airlines Lake and Peninsula Airlines. Any arrival or departure times into Iliamna can be accommodated on your pre-arranged arrival and departure days.

Documents Required
Photo identification is required by airlines to purchase your Alaska Fishing License. Licenses can be purchased on the first day of your trip or online before your trip by visiting this website: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Travel Arrangements
Yellow Dog provides airline reservations ad ticketing assistance through etcTravel Group, and a full-service airline logistics agent that can help book airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more. You can click here to request a quote or contact Yellow Dog for more information at 406-585-8667. etcTravel Group offers dedicated support services for all Yellow Dog clients. Service fees may apply when booking or researching tickets, and etcTravel will discuss this with you before sending quotes. 

Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
The fishing program at Intricate Bay and the diversity of scenarios available rivals that of any lodge in Alaska. Not only does the lodge have some incredible home water fishing opportunities on the Copper and Gibraltar Rivers, but also has the ability to fly anglers into some of the most renowned and famous watersheds in the Bristol Bay region.

The home water fishing on the Copper River is home to one of the largest salmon runs anywhere in Alaska, in addition to incredible trout fishing for rainbows, Arctic char, and Dolly Varden. Intricate Bay does accesses the Copper River by jet boat, but will also fly anglers upstream and deploy rafts to float higher sections of the river. Intricate Bay is one of the only lodges within the area with access to the upper stretches of the Copper, which is not only loaded with great fishing but also spectacular scenery. When not fishing the home water opportunities, Intricate Bay will also fly anglers to other renowned rivers including the Kvichak, Moraine, Funnel, Battle, Talarik, and many others utilizing jet boats, rafts, and wade fishing. The options at Intricate Bay are endless, and the pilots and guides will work with each angler to deliver the ideal scenarios they are looking to experience during their stay.

Boats and Equipment
A De Havilland Beaver and Cessna 206 are the main aircraft that fly anglers to different locations each day during their stay. Intricate Bay also utilizes a fleet of cached jet boats and rafts throughout the region to access the different fisheries each day. Anglers are welcome to bring all of their own fishing gear during their stay, but Intricate Bay Lodge can also outfit all guests with any equipment needs during their stay. All flies and terminal tackle are included in all fishing packages.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. All prices listed below are per person and based on double occupancy. Intricate Bay Lodge operates on a Saturday – Friday itinerary.

-Fly-Out Package (6 nights lodging/5.5 days guided fishing; five fly out days)  = $11,250.00 per person

-Combination Package (6 nights lodging/5.5 days guided fishing; three fly out days)  = $9,750.00 per person *available in June, July, and late September only

What’s Included:

• Round-trip air transportation from Iliamna to Intricate Bay Lodge
• All accommodations at the lodge are based on double occupancy
• All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
• Guided fishing each day (two anglers per guide)
• Use of kayaks, paddleboards, and non-angling equipment
• Use of lodge aircraft, boats, and equipment as specified in your package
• Fishing tackle, flies, lures, and tippet
  
  

What’s Not Included:

• Airfare to Anchorage, Alaska (ANC) and Iliamna, Alaska (ILI)
• Alaska fishing license and king salmon stamps
• Meals and lodging in Anchorage
• Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
• Hard liquor (bring your own)
  
  

Intricate Bay Lodge (Lake Iliamna, Alaska)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all lodging and fishing packages, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. For cancellations, all deposits and payments are non-refundable. In no event will the lodge or Yellow Dog be responsible for any cancellation of services or operations due to inclement weather, any event of force majeure, airline delays, flight cancellations, or any other reason beyond the control of the lodge. The lodge will not refund payments in the event of poor weather, or if arrival flights are cancelled or airline connections are missed. Additionally, the lodge and Yellow Dog are not responsible for alternative travel arrangements including flights, hotels, meals and any other expenses incurred. For all of these reasons, and because of the lodge’s no refund and no credit policy, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance and full coverage for your trip. If a cancelled package is resold by either the lodge or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a full refund will be issued minus a $100.00 per person cancellation fee charged by the lodge and a $100.00 per person fee charged by Yellow Dog. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. Once again, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance these Alaska packages.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT. 

“Great accommodations, great food, great people, great bear experiences, and great fishing was the icing on the cake. Intricate Bay was the quintessential Alaskan fishing adventure.” – Bryan K.

“The trip was outstanding. Hard to believe we have so much fun in pretty bad weather conditions. The Intricate Bay staff was just amazing. Brian is a great guy, and very available, helpful, and friendly. The fishing was fantastic! The lodge was great looking and as clean as can be. Better mattress than I have at home… I must get a new mattress… Big Thanks to Camille and Yellow dog for steering us in the right direction, and organizing an amazing trip. Will certainly be using Yellow dog again, and hopefully will be back at Intricate Bay in the near future.” – Tim A.

“The lodge was gorgeous, the food was out-of-this-world fantastic, and Brian and his whole staff worked to make the week a great experience for fishing. It was absolutely wonderful.” – Bill C.

“I have been to 4 different Bristol Bay lodges, and this is my favorite. Small, friendly but extremely well run and organized. The location made for short fly outs with great boat accessible options in case of bad weather. Kevin (chef) excellent as well. Move this one to the top of the recommended list!” – David B.

“This was my first time seeing Alaska, and my first fly fishing destination trip. The entire experience surpassed every expectation and a lifetime of anticipation. It was an amazing adventure that was truly unforgettable. I honestly can’t imagine how it could have been any better. The lodge, staff, guides, and service was exceptional. I hope to return and share this experience with more of my friends and family. Thank You Yellow Dog! Thank You Intricate Bay!” – Travis B.