Lake Size: 64 km (40 miles) long and about 8 km (5 miles) wide. Latitude: 60.25 Longitude: -154.266667 Lake Level Above Sea Level: 77 Meters, or 253 feet Counties: Lake and Peninsula Cities: Lake and Peninsula
Information: Lake Clark was named for John W. Clark, chief of the Nushagak trading post in 1891 and the first American non-Native to see the lake. The native name was Kilchiq-vona, which may be a Yup'ik name with an Athabascan ending.
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Alaska's Lake Clark Inn offers the only deluxe, one day, "sightseeing" or "fishing" cruise of the Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Tour the park in the comfort of our custom twenty-eight foot charter boat.
En route your flight will take you through the famous Lake Clark Pass. During the flight viewing a series of active volcanos, glaciers, and a variety of wildlife is possible. Upon arrival at Port Alsworth you will be transferred to the waiting boat and after a Charter Fishingshort break you will be on your way.
On the boat tour you will stay warm and dry as you cruise the Northern most end of Lake Clark with your seasoned "Skipper" and National Park Service "Interpreter" aboard. You will stop at points of scenic and historical interest along the way to photograph wildlife and the panoramic view. At the end of the short cruise you are returned to Alaska's Lake Clark Inn for a short break. You may also stop at the little "Tanalian Country Store" prior to your return flight to Anchorage.
For those who would like to try their hand at angling there are lake trout, northern pike, grayling and other fresh water species available. Fishing is done by trolling or from the shoreline. Excellent fishing for sockeye salmon is also available in season.
As an option during your cruise, Fishing in Alaskainclude a guided hike led by a life long resident of Lake Clark and owner of the "Portage Creek" gold claim. See a real homestead including a blacksmith's shop. Then learn how to pan for gold and try your luck at finding a little "color"
This trip includes round trip transportation from Merrill Field in Anchorage, transfers, boat cruise, guide, light lunch and non-alcoholic refreshments.
Lake Clark offers anglers plenty of opportunities to find a trophy fish. At 50 miles long, Lake Clark comprises of several types of fish, Arctic char, Grayling, Dolly Varden, Northern pike, Lake trout, Rainbow trout and five species of salmon.
Alaska's Lake Clark Inn offers deluxe fly out fishing in the superb Bristol Bay watershed and famous Iliamna Trophy Rainbow areas. These deluxe trips are piloted and guided by owner/operator Mark Lang. Mark is a very experienced commercial pilot/fishing guide with over 15,000 hours of flying time. A year round resident since 1976, Mark knows these waters and has provided fishermen with unforgettable fishing experiences for over twenty-four years. Affordable and personalized, these deluxe fly out fishing packages cater to details that are lost at most larger commercial lodges. We limit our number of fly out fishing guests to four per week.
MostSilver Salmon Fishing of our fishing guests book on a weekly basis. Depending on the time of your stay, you may fish for all five species of Pacific salmon, as well as rainbow trout, dolly varden, arctic char, arctic grayling, steel head, northern pike, lake trout, shee-fish, and the special halibut day trip. On our deluxe fly out packages we may fly to two or three different fishing locations until we find the place that offers the best fishing. The aircraft stays with you all day every day on this deluxe trip.
Treat yourself to the Alaska fishing experience of a lifetime with Alaska’s Lake Clark Inn. Enjoy a fishing experience that most of our guests repeat!
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