Fishing at Painter Creek Lodge

Our philosophy is simple . . .

"Provide the best possible alaska angling adventure for a small number of anglers, in a truly unique setting."

At Painter Creek you can experience a full range of river and stream fly fishing

From trophy char in a crystal clear creek, winding through tundra beneath glacier clad peaks, to 30 pound king salmon in the tidewater, fresh from the ocean.

We access our 40 miles of home water by jet boats based at the lodge, destinations determined by seasonal runs and guest’s desires. Fish start entering our system in late June, and arrive in ever increasing numbers throughout the summer, culminating in a surge of silver salmon into the river in mid to late August, and lasting through September.

We specialize in top water flies for most species

Waking flies for bright silvers, chums, and big char is hard to beat .... visual takes are an anglers dream! Our home water is also one of the best fly rod fisheries in Alaska for king salmon, one of the world’s premier game fishes, . Most of all, we offer solitude in a remarkable fishery : since 1983, our guests have never encountered another angler on Painter Creek.