Welcome to the world of fly fishing in Alaska where you’re cordially invited to wade right in and read all about the greatest outdoor sport on the planet. We admit it. We’re insanely partial to posting about everything that makes the hearts of trout bums beat a little bit faster. You have to admit it too. You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t share our passion for the art of a careful cast and a perfect presentation.
What do we cover in this section of our ongoing and always-entertaining blogs? We post about sockeyes and bows and dolly varden. We share fishing tips and angling tricks. We laugh at some of the worst fly fishing advice we’re ever heard, and then we turn into softies teaching the kids in our lives how to cast. If you love variety, climb aboard, and start reading. It’s the next best thing to hanging out with us in front of the lodge fireplace.
Join us in June! June marks the beginning of trout season in Bristol Bay. Starting on June 8th, anglers can enjoy prime fishing opportunities as trout emerge from winter with aggressive feeding behaviors. Whether you’re casting fry patterns, streamers, or even mouse imitations, the trout are eager to bite. While Read more…
We hope you’re all doing well, as we reflect on another season full of adventure and camaraderie. We’re thrilled to share our highlights from the past season. Our summer kicked off with a bountiful sockeye return and typical Southwest Alaska weather. While the King Salmon return remained disappointing due to Read more…
Don’t miss out! There are only two rods still available for John’s hosted trip to Isla de la Juventud, Cuba April 22-29 2023. If you’re interested send an email asap to john@noseeumlodge.com.
We are discontinuing our rental wading gear program. The extended repair times and high replacement costs have made it unsustainable at this time. While we have been searching for an alternative in Anchorage, unfortunately the shops we would recommend have be forced to make the same decision. Currently, we recommend Read more…
2020 was a year like no other and I’m happy it’s over. As of today the vaccine is getting out, our political situation is still a complete mess but it’s early and maybe things will improve. We did manage to pull off a great fishing season last summer. Testing kept Read more…
COVID-19 Update (as of March 30, 20) It’s been a crazy couple of weeks for the country and the world but we might be seeing the light at the end. We have been planning, purchasing and moving forward as though we will open as scheduled. According to a recent study Read more…
UPDATE : CUBA TRIP IS NOW FULL Join John and Melissa for a week of salt water flats fishing in Cuba, February 29th thru March 7th. We will be fishing out of Cayo Largo and based aboard the luxurious Jardines-Aggressor . Cayo Largo is considered the Permit capital of Cuba Read more…
2019 will go down as the warmest and near driest season on record. Trout fishing started out strong and continued that way until the end despite the crazy heat. We had one of the best seasons in my memory on the Lower American. Not just consistent action but more big Read more…
We’re really excited about our staff going into this 2019 season! Your pilots will be John and Kris . Both will also be guiding during the day. It’s Kris’s first season at the lodge, but he has years of experience flying and guiding the Bristol Bay area. The guides this Read more…
Comment Period is Open In a major development, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just released the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Pebble Mine. The most important document on Pebble’s path to a key permit to mine the headwaters of Bristol Bay The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Read more…