A fishing experience like no other. experience wild alaska, one cast at a time Salmon - Steelhead - Trout Get hooked on the karluk Kodiak’s Green Goddess Located in the heart of the 1.9-million-acre Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, Karluk Lake is the most productive watershed on Kodiak Island, home to one of the highest densities of bears in the world. Our fi shing program is designed to provide our guests with an opportunity to fi sh the pristine waters that make up the Karluk Watershed, including all of the tributaries that fl ow into the lake. Karluk Lake forms the headwaters of the Karluk River, a winding 22-mile (35 km) system that supports diverse and abundant fi sh runs. Legendary for chinook salmon and steelhead trout, the Karluk also supports other salmon species (sockeye, coho, chum and pink) as well as Dolly Varden, arctic char and rainbow trout. “the kodiak brown bear center and its exceptional lodging stand alone as luxury in the middle of kodiak island. truly, heaven on earth!” john shier, producer/cinematographer The prime season on the Karluk for steelhead and char is in late September and October, providing our clients with an extended fi shing season. Karluk Lake offers over 30 miles of shoreline with countless tributaries creating some of the highest salmon concentrations on Kodiak. Our clients will experience a variety of conditions that allow them to use different weight rods, leaders, tippets, and fl ies. Whether you’re targeting the rapid, shallow river current where steelhead can be found or the deep holes where the chinook and coho like to congregate, our experienced guides can help educate you in the best tactics to be successful. Our fi shing program uses the Kodiak Brown Bear Center as a base camp. This positions our guests in the prime location for Kodiak’s ultimate fl y-out and fl oat fi shing experience. kodiakbearcenter.com | 1-877-335-bear | [email protected] 2 Fishing program SAMPLE ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 2-3 DAY 4 DAY 5-6 DAY 7 • Depart Kodiak by 1 • Coffee and activity • Coffee and activity • Coffee and breakfast • Coffee and breakfast p.m. to Camp Island via schedule delivered to room schedule delivered to room served in meal tent served in meal tent 45-minute float plane • Breakfast during • Breakfast during orientation • Full day of world-class • Pack up gear and raft out flight orientation by resident by resident guide steelhead and coho salmon to the Karluk Lagoon for • Welcome to Kodiak guide • Fly out to Karluk River fishing float plane pick up Brown Bear Center and • Guided fishing activity on portage • All meals are prepared • Fly to Camp Island for any get settled in Karluk Lake • Raft and fish lower river to by our gourmet chef and remaining personal items • Snacks during orientation • Lunch according to campsite location served in our meal tent. left behind by resident expert guide activities • Lunch will be prepared by • Depart to Kodiak • Guided fishing activity on • Guided activity your guide on the riverside Karluk Lake • Dinner and interpretative • Dinner prepared by one of • Dinner and interpretive session our cooks at the campsite session • Independent and leisure activities karluk lake salmon. From the time you reach the portage section of the Your fishing experience on Karluk Lake has been river, our guides will show you the best fishing locations as strategically planned by targeting the various tributaries you make your way to our lower river campsite. that flow into the lake and the upper Karluk River. Here you will target arctic char, Dolly Varden, and rainbow trout. From the portage to the lower river campsite, the river is made up of fast current, ripples and a few deep holes. Transport on Karluk Lake will be by boat, with a licensed Most of the river can range from knee-to waist-deep USCG vessel operator. Lunch will be prepared and served water, allowing for ample casting room for each of our by our guides, based upon the fishing location and activity. guests. Your guide will be able to instruct you in the best The approximate return time to the Kodiak Brown Bear techniques to target steelhead and aggressive coho salmon. Center campus is 5:00 p.m. The location of our lower river campsite was strategically lower river campsite selected to offer the best steelhead fishing the Karluk has A trip to the Karluk would not be complete without rafting to offer. the lower half of the river to target steelhead and coho kodiakbearcenter.com | 1-877-335-bear | [email protected] 2 Come share the experience Comfort in the wilderness karluk lake lower river campsite Our well-appointed modern guest cabins at Camp Island Located along the legendary Karluk River, the Kodiak Brown invoke the appeal of remote Alaskan wilderness lodges. Bear Center has established a seasonal campsite strategically Each guest cabin has its own private deck overlooking located to allow for prime steelhead angling. The campsite Karluk Lake. provides the amenities of a high quality camp with world-class fishing only mere feet away. cabin amenities include • Full private bath Our camp accommodations consist of Alaska-quality heavy • Environmentally conscious heat and hot water duty canvas quonset hut style tents, hot showers, home • High-speed wireless Internet cooked meals and comfortable linens. Each guest tent can • Quality linens, comforters and thoughtful furnishings accommodate a single guest or couples; each tent is 8 feet • Daily room service by 12 feet with a 7-foot peak. They feature a small diesel heater, twin size beds and small table and chair. Our tents hospitality services are designed to handle all of the various weather conditions Meals are served individually at tables arranged by party found on Kodiak Island. in the dining room or on the adjacent large outdoor deck. The Kodiak Brown Bear Center campus accommodates a Our dining tent is 12 feet by 18 feet with a 10-foot peak; it maximum capacity of 8 guests. Our small client-to-staff features a wooden floor with carpet and dining and cooking ratio enables us to provide excellent and individualized area. All meals are prepared by our experienced camp chef. customer service. Our camp is surrounded by an electric bear fence; our guides • Lunches are made to accommodate the day’s activities. are highly trained and experienced working around bears • Clients are responsible for bringing their own and in remote locations on Kodiak Island. Our guests are alcoholic beverages. not allowed to carry firearms; however, if any guests would • KBBC has rain gear available for guests if they do like to participate in our pepper spray education and not have their own. demonstration course offered, they will be allowed to carry their own pepper spray. Price & packaging 7 Day / 6 Night from September 16 - November 10 For reservations contact us at: Advertised Rate ............................................. $7,495 [email protected] or call 1-877-335-BEAR 194 Alimaq Dr., Kodiak, AK 99615 kodiakbearcenter.com | 1-877-335-bear | [email protected] 4.