A “Best Of” fishing vacation usually involves moving around to find the best spots where the big ones are biting that particular day. That’s why the good folks at the Alaska Fishing Unlimited Lodge have a fleet of four airplanes and 16 boats that cover over 30,000 square miles of legendary Alaskan fishing waters. This outfit’s “back yard” is the world-famous Iliamna Trophy Rainbow area, home to mighty 18-pound rainbow trout. They also cover Bristol Bay, Kodiak Island, Katmai, Lake Clark National Parks and other pristine areas to ensure you’ll enjoy awesome action. While most trips involve fly fishing in freshwater streams, Alaska Fishing Unlimited also arranges silver salmon excursions where you cast from shore into ocean bays for the big boys. It’s all about personal and custom service with these guys, who meet with you each morning to determine exactly where you want to go. Two elegant lodge buildings and nine flanking cottages sit on five secluded acres on Lake Clark. Soak in a hot tub or unwind in a wood-fired sauna before sitting down to a gourmet meal featuring Alaska’s freshest fish, steaks and homemade breads and desserts.

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