McDougall Alaska Fishing Lodge

first fishing trip to alaska could not have ask for better time with my grandson. i would go back again. The food, guides an the equipment was good the guide was very helpful and knowledgeable took us to some good spots. The lodge in a beautiful area with denali behind us.

The McDougall Lodge is one of the nices places on earth. The lodge is beautiful and the hospitality is beyond the greatist. I spent a week there with my best friend in August and we limited out on Silver Salmon every day. All the boat captains knew the rivers and were amazing to fish with. Now lets talk about the food, we were servied three of the greatist meals every day, the chef was very creative in preparing fabuious dishes. The McDogall lodge needs to be on your bucket list, and please do not listen to mouthy people who dont have a clue about fishing iand lodging Alaska. One last note I have been fishing in alaska for over forth years, and have stayed in many lodges!!!

Second time to McDougall Lodge and the experience was fantastic although the water levels were way up from the trip we took in 2020. Our fishing guide Hudson could find salmon in a glass of water and most days we had limits prior to breakfast which allowed us to fly fish for nice rainbow trout or walleye the rest of the day. The food and hospitality are also great and everyone wanted to make our 6-day/5-night trip one to remember.

My husband and I were at McDougall in 2022, July 17-23. One thing about choosing your week at the lodge is you never know what the weather will be. We got cloudy with rain usually at night. This made it tough on the fishing because of the muddy water, regardless of the weather we had a wonderful time. We met a lot of wonderful people.

We weren't interested in the Kings because we catch them in California, that's why we chose to go in July. And despite the weather we caught a Sockeye, some Pike and lots of trout. I've never had a guide work harder to find fish. Our guide Bill did a great job and we enjoyed his knowledge of the river.

I found that the Lodge charming and exactly as describe on the website. Not the Hilton but very typical for remote lodges. Everything you need for your off time with games inside and out. Dave the cook provided us with good-old home cooking and fresh breads. The facilities are very clean. Staff was helpful and genuinely good people.