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Fishing and adventure lodge on the Naknek River near King Salmon, Alaska, a region famous for river and stream fishing for salmon, trout, char and grayling plus the famous Brown Bears of Katmai National Park. Orvis Endorsed and twice awarded Lodge of the Year. We host 14-16 guests maximum at a time and to them deliver genuine and dedicated service, deluxe accommodations and meals and a guided fishing and adventure program featuring daily sea plane and boating trips. The guides of Crystal Creek Lodge are all experienced are patient with the novice and invigorating to the experienced angler. It's about having fun. We provide all necessary flies, lures, rods, reels and wading equipment, and all of it is first quality gear. Our fleet of aircraft and boats are some of the finest examples of their kind and are meticulously maintained. This is a vacation that encompasses many possibilities, including visiting a variety of locations within nearby National Parks and Wildlife Refuges and experiencing a diversity of rivers, streams and natural wonders. Crystal Creek Lodge was established in 1988 and has been run by the same owner/manager since.
Amazing fishing at Crystal Creek Lodge – Our group of two couples were visiting CCL for the third time and absolutely loved it. The trip was September 8-15, 2024 and we are looking forward to the next time we get to visit. CCL is FIRST CLASS all the way – starting with the guides meeting us at the airport and driving us the short 10 minutes to the lodge. The fishing was amazing on the Naknak, American, Kvichak and the Kulik rivers. We were fishing for rainbows and were not disappointed – lots of fish and lots of BIG fish with all 4 of us catching 30”+ rainbows. The guides are incredible in that other lodges could be in the general area catching a few, while we are posing for pictures with our monster catches – the CCL guides are the best. The food is incredible – custom order breakfasts, on river lunches with soup and sandwich every day and for dinner we were truly spoiled from Alaska King Crab to Tenderloin to Duck….my mouth just waters remembering it all. The lodge accommodations are fantastic and love the Beaver bar for great after fishing and after dinner hang out time. Our hosts Dan, Lynnette, Heather, Alex and the entire CCL team just make you feel like family from the minute you arrive till the time you head back home. 5+ stars for sure!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Room Tip:Â Be ready for awesome fishing, food and lodging. The BEST fishing lodge!
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Our company has been taking Alaskan fishing adventures for a few decades. We use this experience as a teambuilding trip for those executives who achieved their annual business plans. Participating in this trip so cherished by our leaders…they use it as motivation to achieve new heights. How is it, that a fishing lodge can mean so much...it starts with incredible and talented people who have a passion to serve their guests and a location and facilities second to none. From our hosts (Dan, Alex and Heather) to the creations of Chef Ben & the service team surpassed only by an incredibly fishy guide staff...they are all amazing people who love their craft and it shows. You will not find a better fishing experience, better facilities or better people anywhere. Crystal Creek defines 5-star!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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This was my 9th trip to Alaska and my 6th trip to CCL. Looking forward to the 7th. These folks have everything figured out! If you like to catch huge rainbows, chase salmon, hike in amazing landscapes devoid of humans, this is the place to go. Every day you can fly to a different location and experience all that anyone could dream about for a fishing vacation in Alaska. Make sure you follow the packing list closely and you will be prepared. Even if you forget something, they seem to be ready for anything.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Room Tip:Â Stay in the lodge if you want to be convenient to the dining room and Beaver Bar or stay in the...
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My 15 y.o. son and I spent last week at CCL and we’re still basking in the amazing experience. The folks at CCL strive for perfection and succeed. The greatest testament to the food was the fact that my son, for the first time in his life, ate salads and seafood. We’re hooked on CCL!
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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I went with my Daughter Maria, as well as Maite and Fernando, two very good friends of mine.
We were very exited about going fishing to Alaska and our expectations were pretty high, but Crystal Creek somehow managed to exceed them. All we found in our trip was top class.
The lodge, the countryside, the food and the fishing were incredible, but what we enjoyed the most was the people working at Crystal Creek. From the guides, to the cooks and staff, to the pilots and the rest of the team; they were great professionals and incredibly nice people who made us feel at home from the very beginning.
We are hoping to come back next season and experience it all over again.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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This is my second time at Crystal Creek and I can safely say that it is the best lodge in Alaska. I went with my family, we are from Argentina and I can't wait to visit the lodge again. The staff, the fishing, the food, the planes and everything you can imagine is the best of the best. Thank you very much Crystal Creek for giving us one of the best experiences of our lives!! we'll be back!!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Room Tip:Â Do not hesitate to go!!!!
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I made my third trip to Crystal Creek this summer and have plans to return next year, if they’ll have me. The accommodations and chef prepared meals are all excellent, the bar is lively and entertaining, the staff is friendly knowledgeable and eager to help, and the fishing beyond outstanding! The flights to the remote fishing locations in the de Haviland Beaver aircraft are great ways to see the spectacular scenery and plentiful wildlife. Dan, Lynette, Alex and Heather leave no stones unturned to make your trip an adventure of a lifetime. A Crystal Creek adventure is a bucket list must for those who love to fish and is likely to make you start planning your next trip there as soon as you fly out.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Room Tip:Â The cabins a few feet from the main lodge offer additional privacy.
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First time at Crystal Creek Lodge. It was amazing. From the greeting at the airport, the rooms, food, guides, fishing, airplanes, rivers, wines, guides and staff. They have an eye for details! It’s great for experienced fly fisherman or not, like me. The guides have a lot of patience in helping you and always with a smile. Will definitely want to come back and bring the rest of my family.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled with friends
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What a wonderful place to visit. Dan and the staff there are simply amazing. You will feel like you are part of their family in no time at all. And the food, OMG! The food is out of this world! Every meal was absolutely magical. The lodge is itself is spotless, as well as warm and cozy. The views from the lodge will take your breath away. Just an awesome place.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Traveled on business
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The best Lodge, the best staff, a unique experience!! I would return without a doubt!! We traveled from Argentina in search of an experience and we came back with much more than that... friends, unbeatable fishing and unforgettable moments! The Lodge is incredible, the food was excellent and the fishing was out of the question!! highly recommended!! I really want to come back!!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Hi Sandi, Guest communication options as follows: One dedicated land phone line for guests. We have DSL land line high speed internet service for guests. Verizon cell phones work in King Salmon and reception at the lodge is excellent.
There are more places to choose from in the King Salmon area.
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United StatesAlaskaKing Salmon
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11
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