Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.5, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Mission Lodge | Bristol Bay Alaska Alaska Fly Out Lodge in Remote Bristol Bay | The State’s Premier Lodge ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://missionlodge.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://missionlodge.com/news/) - [Fighting the Good Fight: "How to Protect Bristol Bay Salmon for the Long Haul" by Jason Metrokin](https://missionlodge.com/fighting-the-good-fight-how-to-protect-bristol-bay-salmon-for-the-long-haul-by-jason-metrokin/) - If you love fly fishing, Alaska, or just wild places in general, odds are you are well aware of the infamous Pebble Mine project believed by many to pose a threat to one of the last strongholds of wild Pacific salmon, Bristol Bay. Long-time Mission Lodge family member, and fearless leader of Bristol Bay Native - [Mission Lodge ZOOM Series](https://missionlodge.com/2020-mission-zoom-series/) - Welcome to the Mission Lodge Zoom Series. We’re new to this, but I imagine all of you are experiencing new things too in this unprecedented time. Our culture at Mission Lodge has always been one of family and fun, staying connected and sharing. Our hope is through this series, we can bring everyone together, learn - [Careers with Mission Lodge](https://missionlodge.com/current-job-openings/) - We are blessed with a great crew that enjoy coming back year after year. However, we are always on the look-out for quality people to be considered for a spot on our team. Self motivated individuals with a strong work ethic and who enjoy the great outdoors are welcome to apply. 2023 Job Openings Lodgekeeper - [2022, Here We Go!](https://missionlodge.com/2022-here-we-go/) - We have been busy up here getting ready for the season. There are some fires in the area so we’ve had some smoke here and there. King camp is set up, boat motors have been flown around to various remote locations, and the fishing gear has been getting tuned up. We are looking forward to - [Week 1: June 17 - 24, 2022](https://missionlodge.com/week-1-june-17-24-2022/) - Mission Lodge is all about family; it showed more than ever this last week. This year, we kicked off the season with some great king fishing on the Nushagak and Togiak Rivers. The BBNC Education Foundation's annual Neqa king salmon derby was held on the 'Nush, and Mission was in the lead for the top - [Mission Lodge on CBS](https://missionlodge.com/mission-lodge-on-cbs/) - To all of you NCIS fans out there, be sure to tune in to the latest episode of the CBS Original Series on Monday, October 11th (9:00 PM - 10:00 PM, ET/PT) for some familiar scenery (wink, wink). All of us at Mission Lodge are so happy to have shared this wonderful experience with the - [Week 3 :: July 2 - 9, 2021](https://missionlodge.com/week-3-july-2-9-2021/) - Make some room in the Freezer!! The sockeye are coming home. The Nush was very good this week with folks getting to double dip with kings and sockeye pushing up the river. The weather still gave us some challenges with rain and fog. Some very cold wet days on the river but battling big kings is a great - [Week 5 :: July 16 - 23, 2021](https://missionlodge.com/week-5-july-16-23-2021/) - The sockeye were still running up the Wak and swinging for socks was good. The fish house was working overtime to get everyone’s fish vacpacked and frozen. Some trout were caught nymphing but it should be real good when the sockeye start to spawn. The Goodnews river fished good as well with some nice kings and chums being - [Week 6 :: July 23 - 30, 2021](https://missionlodge.com/week-6-july-23-30-2021/) - You can tell the king run was winding down. Some slower days on the Togiak searching for kings, but we still caught some big ones. A lot of them were starting to turn red as they got closer to spawning. Some nice sockeye were beginning to show up on the mighty Tog with the chums and pinks. The - [Week 7 :: July 30 - August 6, 2021](https://missionlodge.com/week-7-july-30-august-6-2021/) - The weather was great for most of the week, sunshine and 65. Lake hops were incredible, with some excellent char action. One was over 30” and 10 pounds. The sockeye were flooding the Togiak for a couple of days, and the getting was good. The sockeye on the Tog average 5-8 pounds, with lots of them near - [Week 11 :: August 27 - September 3, 2021](https://missionlodge.com/week-11-august-27-september-3-2021/) - Coho crazy was the theme of the week. The Togiak river was fishing really good with lost of big fish being caught. Trout and char fishing continuing to be good, as well with some slabs being caught. Lots of animals being seen during the flights this time of year and the fall colors start to show. Some big - [Week 8 :: August 6 - 13, 2021](https://missionlodge.com/week-7-august-6-13-2021/) - The Silvers are here in more significant numbers! Some days, it took a bit to get a dozen other days 45 min and everybody had a limit. However, it was good times on the beach and some fabulous shore lunches that included ribeye on the bbq. The Goodnews and Togiak rivers saw silvers starting to push. The - [Week 10 :: August 20 - 27, 2021](https://missionlodge.com/week-10-august-20-27-2021/) - Silver fishing and bead fishing dominate this time of year and it’s been good. The refuge fishing has been spectacular with some very big arctic char being caught. Togiak silver fishing has been very reliable with flies, jigs, and smegs. Trout have been caught also on some of the lake/refuge hops. Fall is in the air up here - [Week 9 :: August 13 - 20, 2021](https://missionlodge.com/week-9-august-13-20-2021/) - Silvers and Trout were the main event this week with the Goodnews and Togiak rivers fishing good for silvers. The Grant and Ongoke rivers were in good form with some nice rainbow trout showing up for the camera. A couple stops in the refuge paid off with some awesome dolly and char fishing. The sockeye spawn is - [Week 4 :: July 9 - 16, 2021](https://missionlodge.com/week-4-july-9-16-2021/) - The sunshine arrived…..After weeks of fog, rain and wind we’ve had seven straight days of 65-75 degrees and sun. High water has retreated on the Togiak and the King fishing has gotten good. The sockeye run may pass the all time record for Bristol Bay so the swinging for reds continues to produce on the Wak. Chums and - [Week 2 :: June 25 - July 2, 2021](https://missionlodge.com/week-2/) - Bad weather brought the fish. The Nush was on fire for most of the week. Lots of kings and sockeye made their way up river and rods were bent all day long. The sockeye also pumped up the Wood river and the Wak fishing was primo. After a long morning fog delay the sun came out and the Wak - [Week 1 :: June 18 - 25, 2021](https://missionlodge.com/week-1-june-18-25-2021/) - Well is started pretty rough…the king fishing on the Nush was extremely slow. The first few days out there were filled with yawns. We did have some great lake hops and some big rainbows were caught on the Igushik. Toigiak fishing was better but still not quite there. Then came the storm that we needed, high winds and some - [WEEK 0 :: SETUP CONTINUED, 2021](https://missionlodge.com/week-0-setup-continued-2021/) - It’s here….opening day! It’s derby weekend on the Nushagak and Mission Lodge hosted the party of course. Lots of prep and hard work was needed to get this event going now all we need are some Kings to head up river. Our first fishermen have arrived and are pumped to hit the water. Down trolling, back-bouncing, back - [Hello Mission Family!](https://missionlodge.com/hello-mission-family/) - 2021 Season is upon us and we are busy getting ready to go. We have gotten the Nush King camp gear all sorted out and loaded into boats and the guides took off today driving down the Wood river and up the Nush to set up camp. There is still some snow up in the mountains - [In Loving Memory of Bob Chittenden](https://missionlodge.com/in-loving-memory-of-bob-chittenden/) - Dear friends and family of Mission Lodge, My name is Riley Price. My grandfather was Bob (Robert) Chittenden.I wanted to write to you and say that Bob died on April 12th, 2021. Thank you so much for making such a wonderful impact in his life. Staying at your fishing lodge and spending time fishing with - [In loving memory of Marion Becker](https://missionlodge.com/in-loving-memory-of-marion-becker/) - "Dear Sarah [& friends of Mission Lodge], It is with a saddened heart I'm letting you know our friend, my mother Marion Becker passed this morning, 1.30 EST. She will be so sorely missed. Many of the photos in her memorial slideshow feature her at the Lodge, her 'happy place'. We are hoping to be - [August 8 - 15, 2014 : Here Comes the Rain :: WEEK 8](https://missionlodge.com/here-comes-the-rain-august-8-15-2014/) - Be careful what you wish for. We all did our various rain dances, chants and such for the past month and it finally paid off. Big. Too Big. We got rain all right and lots of it. It brought the rivers up and in a couple of cases a little too much up. Morraine Creek - [Ceviche con Halibut](https://missionlodge.com/ceviche-con-halibut/) - Ceviche Assembly: Fresh ingredients, assembled in the right order is the key to GREAT ceviche! Instead of 'prepping' all these ingredients in advance, prep them as you go. Remember, the fish is 'cooked' in the lime juice, so if you prep as you go, the Ceviche will be ready to eat by the time you - [ZOOM EVENT: Eric Neufeld with Simms Fishing Products](https://missionlodge.com/zoom-event-simms/) - Tuesday April 21, 2020 7 PM Eastern Eric will introduce us to some new products fresh out from Simms Fishing Products. - [ZOOM EVENT: Fly Tying: with Zach](https://missionlodge.com/fly-tying-with-zach-dale/) - Fly Tying with Zach Dale Saturday - 4/18 /2020 Description: Join this Zoom event to learn how to tie a Wooly Bugger flys, Mission Lodge style. Limited to 30 People Fly tying materials needed to follow along: Medium chenille in any preferred color 5-7 inch woolly bugger hackle or small schlappen Good quality marabou in any - [ZOOM EVENT: Pebble Mine Update](https://missionlodge.com/pebble-mine-update/) - Pebble Mine: TUESDAY - 3/14/2020 TIME:- 3 PM Alaska Time- 4 PM Pacific Time- 5 PM Mountain Time- 6 PM Central Time- 7PM Eastern Time Description: Join Daniel Cheyette from Bristol Bay Native Corporation for an update on the proposed Pebble mine. Hear about the current opposition efforts and have an opportunity to ask questions - [ZOOM EVENT: Margarita Monday!](https://missionlodge.com/margarita-zoom-mondays/) - The next one will be live, at the lodge! - [ZOOM EVENT: Cooking with Chef Dave](https://missionlodge.com/chef-dave-zoomin/) - Dave Trask Pan Seared Bristol Bay Salmon Served Over a Mediterranean Inspired Past of Choice Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 20 minutes mins Cook Time 10 minutes mins Total Time 30 minutes mins Servings: 4 Course: Main Course Cuisine: Mediterranean, Seafood Ingredients Equipment Method Notes Ingredients 6 - 8 Oz Salmon Filet 1/2 Tbs Vegetable Oil 1/2 Tbs Shallots Chopped - [Pink Salmon](https://missionlodge.com/pink-salmon/) - Onchorhynchus gorbuscha Also known as the Humpback or Humpy describing the outrageous hump the male fish acquire on their back when they enter the fresh water. Average size: 3 - 5 lbsAlaska state record: 12 lbs 9ozsTackle used: Pink salmon like the Chum's are quite aggressive and in most cases will attack anything pink. Knowing - [Silver Salmon](https://missionlodge.com/silver-salmon/) - Onchorhynchus kisutch Also known as Coho Salmon are the second largest of the pacific salmon.Average size: 10 - 12 lbsAlaska state record: 26 lbsTackle used: Silver salmon can be taken using many of the same techniques used for many of the other salmon species, including fly fishing and spinning fishing with lures and jigs. When - [Rainbow Trout](https://missionlodge.com/rainbow-trout/) - Onchorynus mykiss Also known as Bows, Leopard Rainbows. Average size: 18 - 20 ", 3 - 4 lbs.Alaska state record: 15 lbs. 7 oz.Tackle used: Fly and spin tackle. No bait. Single barbless hooks.Habitat: They love the clean, cool waters of Bristol Bay. - [Dolly Varden](https://missionlodge.com/dolly-varden/) - Salvelinus malma A close cousin of the Arctic Char. Average size: 2-4lbsAlaska state record: 17lb 8ozTackle used: Fly and spin tackle. No bait. Single barbless hooks.Habitat: Most rivers, streams and lakes of the Bristol Bay region. Very common where creeks and streams dump into large lakes. - [Arctic Char](https://missionlodge.com/arctic-char/) - Salvelinus alpinus also known as blueback char or blueback trout.Average size: 3-5 lbs.Alaska state record: 19 lbs. 12.5 oz.Habitat: Many of these fish are sea-run and spend part of their year during the year, and the balance in rivers and streams.Tackle used: Fly and spin tackle. No bait. Single barbless hooks. - [Lake Trout](https://missionlodge.com/lake-trout/) - Salvelinus namaycush Often refered to as Lakers. Average size: 5 - 7 lbs.Alaska state record: 47 lbs. 0 oz.Tackle used: Spin or Fly. Habitat: Lakes and streams feeding/emanating from lakes. - [Northern Pike](https://missionlodge.com/northern-pike/) - Esox lucius Also known as the Northern Pike Minnow Average size: 3 - 8 lbs.Alaska state record: 38 lbs. 8 oz. **Tackle used: Spin or Fly rods. Spin Gear in the 8 - 14 lbs or Spoons, Plugs and softplastic. Fly Gear: we prefer 7 - 9 weight to help through the larger topwater bugs. - [COVID Cooking Series](https://missionlodge.com/covid-cooking-series/) - Chef Dave Chef Dave has made this great three course video series to inspire your appetite. Appetizer: Spanish Chorizo & Shrimp Main Course: Steak Au Poivre Dessert: Moulton Chocolate Lava Cake - [ZOOM EVENT: Bead Painting](https://missionlodge.com/zoom-event-bead-painting/) - Bead Painting with Jeff Stuhan THURSDAY - 4/23/2020 - Head Guide Jeff Stuhan on painting beads. Description: We’ll go over some favorite beads for Alaska and here in Michigan, along with the different ways to paint them. TIME(s):- 4:30PM Alaska Time- 5:30PM Pacific Time- 6:30PM Mountain Time- 7:30PM Central Time- 8:30PM Eastern Time - [ZOOM EVENT: Cooking with Trish](https://missionlodge.com/zoom-event-cooking-trish/) - Seared Duck with Blueberry Sauce THURSDAY - 4/23/2020 - Asst. Chef Trish Veirs cooks Seared Duck. Description: Cook along with Trish as she shows us how to make Seared Duck with Blueberry Sauce. See the separate Duck Marinade recipe. TIME(s):- 3 PM Alaska Time- 4 PM Pacific Time- 5 PM Mountain Time- 6 PM Central - [ZOOM EVENT: George Cook, Sage Fly Rods & more](https://missionlodge.com/zoom-event-george-cook-sage-fly-rods-more-2/) - Wednesday April 22, 2020 7 PM Eastern One of Mission Lodge’s first guides and a legion within the fly fishing community, George Cook will share his knowledge & insights with us. - [ZOOM EVENT: Ladies Night](https://missionlodge.com/fishe-wear/) - Ladies here is the you tube link as well :We create this film to be part of the Orvis 50/50 on the water series. The story "No Excuses" is really about how we can all be on the water no matter our abilities and skill. Our goal is that people enjoy the outdoors, and to - [Sockeye Salmon](https://missionlodge.com/sockeye-salmon/) - Oncorhynchus nerka Also known as Red's or Blueback(describing the blue sheen on the dorsal surface of the fish when they first enter the fresh water).Average size: 6 - 10 lbs Alaska state record: 16 lbsTackle used: Being plankton feeders during their lives in the salt water, Sockeye salmon can be very finicky and challenging to - [Chum Salmon](https://missionlodge.com/chum-salmon/) - Oncorhynchus keta Is also known as Calico, keta, Fall or Autumn Salmon, and the Dog Salmon due to their large sharp teeth during the spawning phase.Average size: 8 - 12 lbsAlaska state record: 27 lb 3ozTackle used: Chum salmon are very aggressive fish, and when hooked can be absolutely explosive. The conventional tackle fisherman can - [King Salmon](https://missionlodge.com/king-salmon/) - Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Also known as Chinook, Tyee, Blackmouth, Tule, Quinnat, or Spring salmon.Average Size: 20 - 25lbsAlaska state record: 96.4lbsTackle used: Everyone has heard the statement, "to catch big fish you have to fish with big lures", when fishing for the large Alaskan King's this is definitely a true statement. While fishing conventional tackle we - [ZOOM EVENT: Boudreaux Cellars](https://missionlodge.com/zoom-event-boudreaux-cellars/) - Wine Tasting with Rob Newsom, Boudreaux Cellars FRIDAY - 4/24/2020 - Boudreaux Cellars founder/winemaker Rob Newsom TIME(s):- 3 PM Alaska Time- 4 PM Pacific Time- 5 PM Mountain Time- 6 PM Central Time- 7PM Eastern Time Description: Wine maker extraordinaire, Rob Newsom will present a virtual wine tasting and open up to four different bottles - [Week 6 :: September 4 - 11, 2020](https://missionlodge.com/week-6-september-4-11-2020/) - [Week 5 :: August 28 - September 4, 2020](https://missionlodge.com/week-5-august-28-september-4-2020/) - [Week 4 :: August 21 - 28, 2020](https://missionlodge.com/week-4-august-21-28-2020/) - [Week 3 :: August 14 - 21, 2020](https://missionlodge.com/week-3-august-14-21-2020/) - [Late Opening :: July 31 - August 7, 2020](https://missionlodge.com/late-opening-july-31-august-6-2020/) - [Week 2 :: August 7 - 14, 2020](https://missionlodge.com/week-2-august-7-14-2020/) - More guide photos coming as bandwidth allows. - [JUNE 21 - 28, 2013 :: BIG MACK - ATTACK :: Week 2](https://missionlodge.com/big-mack-attack-june-21-28-2013/) - After weeks of crazy-warm weather throughout Alaska this spring, Mack and the boys brought with them some cool temperatures and much needed moisture. A 'burn-ban' was in effect throughout Bristol Bay. That was about to change. Saturday morning came and so did the nasty weather. Fortunately we were ready with a big new lunch tent - [June 14 - 21, 2013 : Opening Week : Bristol Bay River Academy :: Week 1](https://missionlodge.com/opening-week-2013-bristol-bay-river-academy/) - As we left the heavy rains and dark overcast skies of the Florida Keys this June, it never occurred to us that we would be met in Bristol Bay by 84° and sunshine. The other surprise awaiting us was the ice on the lake. Once again it did not come off our lake until June - [Trophy Board Heats Up - July 25 - Aug. 1, 2014 :: WEEK 6](https://missionlodge.com/trophy-board-heats-up-july-25-aug-1/) - Early in the season we all tend to stare at the lodge 'trophy board' and day dream of filling in the boxes with our name and some extraordinary catch. The thing is wide open, completely wiped clean from last year's records. However it is almost like staring at a 120 foot put on a monster - [August 1 - 8, 2014 : Who Needs Energy Drinks :: WEEK 7](https://missionlodge.com/who-needs-energy-drinks-august-1-8-2014/) - We get some pretty driven customers from all walks of life, but non compare to the high tech crowd and especially an entire lodge full of Silicon Valley type folks! The energy they exude is contagious for sure, but at the half way point in our season we can barely keep up to say the - [August 28 - Sept. 5, 2014 : Sunset, Bears and 'Catching' :: WEEK 11](https://missionlodge.com/august-28-september-5-2014/) - [August 22 - 28, 2014 : SMILEY FACES :: WEEK 10](https://missionlodge.com/smiley-faces-august-22-28-2014/) - When the fishing is this good, we were our smiley faces. But what about finding small smiley faces on the gill plates of two different Silver Salmon caught on the Togiak River? Who put them there? When was it done? How did they do it? And maybe even more important, why? What is even more - [August 15 - 22, 2014 : On Schedule :: WEEK 9](https://missionlodge.com/on-schedule-august-15-22-2014/) - It is sure nice when things workout on schedule. Trains, planes, doctor appointments and yes, Bristol Bay Alaska Silver Salmon runs. This week brought with it more and more Silvers both on the Goodnews and Togiak Rivers. Right on time. The numbers landed were approaching the silly mark, which usually brings with it complaints of - [Post Remodel Fish Report - June 27, 2014 :: Week 1](https://missionlodge.com/post-remodel-fish-report-june-27-2014/) - I have often wrote about the amazingly coincidental fact the Mr. Murphy does in fact live in Bristol Bay Alaska, or at the very least fishes here a lot. You all know him. 'The' Mr. Murphy, as in Murphy's Law fame. Once again he has reared his increasingly ugly head, this time toying with not - [August 2 - 9, 2013 :: Team Building with Fish :: Week 8](https://missionlodge.com/team-building-through-fish-august-2-9-2013-week-8/) - [July 19 - 26, 2013 :: Fun in the Sun :: Week 6](https://missionlodge.com/fun-in-the-sun-july-19-26/) - [Show as slideshow] 1 2 ► - [July 12 - 19, 2013 :: Lake Nona Open :: Week 5](https://missionlodge.com/lake-nona-open-july-12-19/) - [Show as slideshow] - [July 5 - 12, 2013 :: Seeing RED :: Week 4](https://missionlodge.com/seeing-red-july-5-12/) - Was it fishing with some wine tasting? Or wine tasting with some fishing? Either way it was one heck of a good week of great fishing, great wine and even better friends. We joke with the ring leader Mr. Messina, that he can come hang out all summer with us - with or without his - [June 28 - July 5, 2013 :: LSU vs. Texas :: Week 3](https://missionlodge.com/lsu-vs-texas-june-28-july-5/) - It had all the making of a great college rivalry. We were privileged to once again, for the 19th season no less, host the Haynie family from Louisiana. Like all of our return groups they have become family. The family ties got even more engrained this season with the recruitment of one of the many - [September 7 - 14, 2012 :: Week 12](https://missionlodge.com/fishing-report-september-7-14-2012/) - [Show as slideshow] 1 2 ► - [SEPTEMBER 14 - 18, 2015 :: WEEK 13](https://missionlodge.com/september-14-18-2015/) - [JUNE 19 - 26, 2015 : BURN BABY BURN :: WEEK 1](https://missionlodge.com/burn-baby-burn-week-1-2015/) - The start to 2015 was a burner. Most of us left very warm weather in our home states to come up to Alaska and find... you guessed it, warm weather. While it was still a solid twenty degrees below temps in the likes of New Mexico and Texas, it was just plain hot and dusty - [JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2015 : SCORCHED EARTH [& LIVERS] :: WEEK 2](https://missionlodge.com/scorched-earth-livers-week-2-2015/) - The weather slightly turned and some welcome rain showers helped to quill most of the fires around our area. A few fires were still smoldering, but not to the point of interfering with operations. We were fortunate to have a bunch of different people from the spirit and wine industry and with them came some - [AUGUST 7 - 14, 2015 :: WEEK 7](https://missionlodge.com/august-7-14-2015/) - [AUG 28 - SEPT 4, 2015 :: WEEK 10](https://missionlodge.com/aug-28-sept-4-2015/) - [AUGUST 21 - 28, 2015 :: WEEK 9](https://missionlodge.com/august-21-28-2015/) - [AUGUST 14 - 21, 2015 : : AND MORE SILVERS :: Week 8](https://missionlodge.com/august-14-21-2015-and-more-silvers/) - [JULY 17 - 24, 2015 : LATE ARRIVALS :: WEEK 4](https://missionlodge.com/late-arrivals-week-4-2015/) - Where the heck is the record run of Sockeye salmon the Alaska Department of Fish & Wildlife are predicting? That was the big question all week for our return guests who planned on having lights out fishing for the chrome wonders. Normally you can set your calendar by the annual return of Sockeyes, but as - [July 22 - 27, 2017 :: WEEK 6.5](https://missionlodge.com/july-22-27-2017-fishing-report/) - [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1503682808669{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][mk_image_slideshow images=”3624,3625,3626,3627,3628,3629,3630,3631,3632,3638,3688,3689,3690,3691,3692,3693,3694,3695″ image_width=”1300″ image_height=”975″ animation_speed=”645″ slideshow_speed=”6071″ pause_on_hover=”true”][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kings continue on the Togiak, very impressive late season chrome Chinook still coming in. Some Salmon grand slams have also materialized on the Goodnews with the arrival of some fresh coho rounding out the Pacific five species, king, pink, sockeye, chum, and coho. Chums - [JULY 15 - 20, 2017 :: 5.5](https://missionlodge.com/july-15-20-2017-fish-report/) - [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1503693489507{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][mk_image_slideshow images=”3667,3597″ image_width=”1300″ image_height=”925″][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]Togiak is still fishing great with chrome kings, standard gear with divers and back bouncing being the way to go. Fly fishing has been good too with the occasional king, chum, pink. The late sockeye run is also kicking in on the Togiak. Upper Nush is blown - [Early Season 2017 :: Fishing Report](https://missionlodge.com/early-season-fishing-report/) - Mid-June – Mid July ON the rivers... Kings started out slow on the Nushagak but were strong and continue to be consistent on the Togiak. Fish and Game reduced bag limits on Kings over 28 inches from 4 to 2 per season on the Nushagak, but kept intact the five-total fish catch per person - [August 31 - September 7, 2012 :: Week 11](https://missionlodge.com/fishing-report-aug-31-september-7-2012/) - [Show as slideshow] - [August 24 - 31, 2012 :: Week 10](https://missionlodge.com/fishing-report-august-24-31-2012/) - [Show as slideshow] - [August 17 - 24, 2012 :: Week 9](https://missionlodge.com/fishing-report-august-17-24-2012/) - [Show as slideshow] - [August 10 - 17, 2012 :: Week 8](https://missionlodge.com/fishing-report-august-10-17-2012/) - [Show as slideshow] 1 2 ► - [Fishing Report : August 3 - 10, 2012 :: Week 7](https://missionlodge.com/fishing-report-august-3-10-2012/) - [Show as slideshow] - [July 27 - Aug. 3, 2012 :: Week 6](https://missionlodge.com/fishing-report-july-27-aug-3-2012/) - [Show as slideshow] - [July 20-27, 2012 :: Week 5](https://missionlodge.com/fishing-report-july-20-27-2012/) - [Show as slideshow] - [July 13 - 20, 2012 :: Week 4](https://missionlodge.com/fishing-report-july-13-20-2012/) - [Show as slideshow] 1 2 ► - [SEPTEMBER 11 - 14, 2015 :: WEEK 12](https://missionlodge.com/september-11-18-2015/) - [SEPTEMBER 4 - 11, 2015 :: WEEK 11](https://missionlodge.com/september-4-11-2015/) - [WASHED OUT :: JULY 3 - 10, 2015 :: WEEK 3](https://missionlodge.com/washed-out-week-3-2015/) - Always be careful of what you ask for. We all did rain dances, prayers and unspeakable sacrifices to help bring on some much needed rain and just might have over done it a bit. It was more than enough to put out the fires burning all around us. The officials sitting in their offices far, - [JULY 31 - AUG. 7, 2015 :: WEEK 6](https://missionlodge.com/august-31-sept-7-2015/) - The Cisco band of characters once again takes over the entire lodge for the week. The energy is off the charts and the fishing and bear watching was not bad either. - [JULY 24 - 31, 2015 : WEEK 5](https://missionlodge.com/july-24-31-week-5/) - [July 19 - 26, 2019 :: WEEK 6](https://missionlodge.com/july-19-26-2019-week-6/) - NOTE: We are working to track down photos from this week. Feel free to email your best from this week. Thx - [July 12 – 19, 2019 :: WEEK 5](https://missionlodge.com/july-12-19-2019-week-5-2/) - NOTE: We are working to track down photos from this week. Feel free to email your best from this week. Thx - [June 14 - 21, 2019 :: WEEK 1](https://missionlodge.com/june-14-21-2019-week-1/) - NOTE: We are working to track down photos from this week. Feel free to email your best from this week. Thx - [July 5 - 12, 2019 :: WEEK 4](https://missionlodge.com/july-5-12-2019-week-4/) - Tracking down photos from this week. Feel free to email your best from this week. - [JUNE 15 - 22, 2018 :: WEEK 1](https://missionlodge.com/june-15-22-2018-week-1/) - [JULY 1 - 8, 2016 :: WEEK 1](https://missionlodge.com/july-1-8-2016-fish-report/) - [Fresh Catch of the Day : July 18 - 25, 2014 :: Week 5](https://missionlodge.com/fresh-catch-of-the-day-july-18-25/) - Seriously, how cool would it be to have a spouse that was excited to come out into the wilderness on a fishing trip with you? One that was willing to even rough it for few days. Get slimmed by fish and actually be happy about it! It almost brings tears to your eyes just thinking - [Musical Beds, Bags and Beyond : July 11 - 18, 2014 :: Week 4](https://missionlodge.com/musical-beds-bags-and-beyond-july-11-18-2014/) - We invented a new lodge game. If the game would have started on Black Tuesday then all parties would have had a legitimate excuse for this new sport. After all, for those of you reading this that have not been to Mission Lodge, Black Tuesday is the day after Margarita Monday. Tuesday's are normally a - [Team Awesome : July 4 - 11, 2014 :: Week 3](https://missionlodge.com/team-awesome-july-4-11-2014/) - It was a cast of characters right out of a Marvel® comic book. 'Team Awesome' showed up after a couple year break with their side-kicks Holly and Jake. By weeks' end, they deputized the entire group of guests as honorary members. Which was somewhat generous of them, since membership to 'Team Awesome' used to mean - [Sunny with a chance of Sockeyes June 27 - July 4, 2014 :: Week 2](https://missionlodge.com/sunny-with-a-chance-of-sockeyes/) - The old saying in Alaska about the weather is that... "if you don't like it, just wait ten minutes and it will change". Normally this is a motto that we live and plan our days by for good reason. Dressing in layers is the name of the game when getting ready for a day of - [July 26 - August 2, 2013 :: Week 7](https://missionlodge.com/july-26-august-2-2013/) - [Team Building 101 :: July 6 - 13, 2012 :: Week 3](https://missionlodge.com/team-building-101-july-6-13-2012/) - We don't need no stinking rope course to be the greatest team building experience anywhere. Oh no, we are talking fishing for chrome bright King Salmon, fly casting lessons followed up the next day with fly fishing for fresh Sockeye [Red] salmon, late night pool tournaments, competition karaoke and hearty rounds of 'liars poker'. And - [Burning Money :: June 29 - July 6, 2012 :: Week 2](https://missionlodge.com/burning-money-june-29-july-6-2012/) - Burning Money - No, not burning money on fishing. That is actually an investment in mental health. Here in the land of the midnight sun, Fourth of July fireworks at Mission Lodge takes place around nine o'clock at night with the sun burning bright overhead as if it were high noon. Our fireworks are all - [Pork Chops & Pitch :: June 22 - 29, 2012 :: Week 1](https://missionlodge.com/pork-chops-pitch-june-22-29-2012/) - Some traditions are just so strong you have nothing to do but just embrace them. In this case the tradition is King Salmon fishing, pork chops for shore lunch and playing the card game known at 'pitch'. It seems that another tradition has also cropped up this week - bad weather. While it did not - [How best to visit our [FL Keys] office, 2014](https://missionlodge.com/how-to-visit-our-office/) - We get calls during the winter from lodge guests that are planning on being in the Florida Keys and want to stop by and say 'hi'. So Kevin from Seattle calls and says, 'hey, how far is your office from the Island Fish Co.?' - Um, about five blocks we say. 'We are leaving Miami - [Opening Week :: June 15, 2012](https://missionlodge.com/2012-opening-week/) - Opening the lodge each season is a little stressful, somewhat fatiguing and always exciting. There is stress as one never knows what surprises will await on the various fronts we face; like how the weather will be, is the ice going to come off the lakes on time, will the barge show up with all - [September 24 - 27, 2019 :: WEEK 15.5](https://missionlodge.com/september-24-27-2019-week-15-5/) - [September 20 - 24, 2019 :: WEEK 15](https://missionlodge.com/september-20-24-2019-week-15/) - [September 6 - 13, 2019 :: WEEK 13](https://missionlodge.com/september-6-13-2019-week-13/) - [September 13 - 20, 2019 :: WEEK 14](https://missionlodge.com/september-13-20-2019-week-14/) - [August 30 - September 6, 2019 :: WEEK 12](https://missionlodge.com/august-30-september-6-2019-week-12/) - [August 23 - 30, 2019 :: WEEK 11](https://missionlodge.com/august-23-30-2019-week-11/) - [August 16 - 23, 2019 :: WEEK 10](https://missionlodge.com/august-16-23-2019-week-10/) - [August 9 - 16, 2019 :: WEEK 9](https://missionlodge.com/august-9-16-2019-week-9/) - [July 30 - August 2, 2019 :: WEEK 7.5](https://missionlodge.com/july-12-19-2019-week-5/) - [August 2 - 9, 2019 :: WEEK 8](https://missionlodge.com/august-2-9-2019-week-8/) - [July 26 - 30, 2019 :: WEEK 7](https://missionlodge.com/july-26-30-2019-week-6/) - [September 14 - 21, 2018 :: WEEK 14](https://missionlodge.com/september-14-21-2018-week-13/) - [September 7 - 14, 2018 :: WEEK 13](https://missionlodge.com/september-7-14-2018-week-13/) - [AUGUST 31 - September 7, 2018 :: WEEK 12](https://missionlodge.com/august-31-september-7-2018-week-12/) - [AUGUST 17 - 31, 2018 :: WEEK 10/11](https://missionlodge.com/august-17-31-2018-week-10-11/) - [AUGUST 10 - 17, 2018 :: WEEK 9](https://missionlodge.com/august-10-17-2018-week-9/) - [JUNE 22 - 29, 2018 :: WEEK 2](https://missionlodge.com/june-22-29-2018-week-2/) - [JUNE 29 - JULY 6, 2018 :: WEEK 3](https://missionlodge.com/june-29-july-6-2018-week-3/) - [JULY 6 - 13, 2018 :: WEEK 4](https://missionlodge.com/july-6-13-2018-week-4/) - [JULY 20 - 27, 2018 :: WEEK 6](https://missionlodge.com/july-20-27-2018-week-6/) - [JULY 13 - 20, 2018 :: WEEK 5](https://missionlodge.com/july-13-20-2018-week-5/) - [JULY 27 - AUGUST 3, 2018 :: WEEK 7](https://missionlodge.com/july-27-august-3-2018-week-7/) - [AUGUST 3 - 10, 2018 :: WEEK 8](https://missionlodge.com/august-3-10-2018-week-8/) - [JULY 8 - 15, 2016 :: WEEK 2](https://missionlodge.com/july-8-15-2016-fish-report/) - [JULY 15 - 19, 2016 :: WEEK 3](https://missionlodge.com/july-15-22-2016-fish-report/) - [JULY 19 - 22, 2016 :: WEEK 4](https://missionlodge.com/july-22-29-2016-week-4/) - [JULY 22 - 29, 2016 :: WEEK 5](https://missionlodge.com/july-29-aug-5-2016-week-5/) - [JULY 29 - AUG 5, 2016 :: WEEK 6](https://missionlodge.com/august-5-12-2016/) - [AUGUST 5 - 12, 2016 :: WEEK 7](https://missionlodge.com/august-12-19-2016-week-7/) - [AUGUST 12 - 19, 2016 :: WEEK 8](https://missionlodge.com/august-12-19-2016-week-8/) - [AUGUST 19 - 26, 2016 :: WEEK 9](https://missionlodge.com/august-19-26-2016-week-9/) - [AUG 26 - SEPT 2, 2016 :: WEEK 10](https://missionlodge.com/aug-26-sept-2-2016-week-10/) - [SEPTEMBER 2 - 9, 2016 :: WEEK 11](https://missionlodge.com/september-2-9-2016-week-11/) - [SEPTEMBER 9 - 13, 2016 :: WEEK 12](https://missionlodge.com/september-9-16-2016-week-12/) - [SEPTEMBER 13 - 16, 2016 :: WEEK 13](https://missionlodge.com/september-13-16-2016-week-13/) - [JULY 7 - 14, 2017 :: WEEK 4](https://missionlodge.com/july-7-14-2017-week-4/) - [JUNE 30 - JULY 7, 2017 :: WEEK 3](https://missionlodge.com/june-30-july-2017-week-3/) - [JUNE 23 - 30, 2017 :: WEEK 2](https://missionlodge.com/june-23-30-2017-week-2/) - [JUNE 16 - 23, 2017 :: WEEK 1](https://missionlodge.com/june-16-23-2017-week-1/) - [JULY 14 - 18, 2017 :: WEEK 5](https://missionlodge.com/july-14-18-2017-week-5/) - [JULY 18 - 21, 2017 :: WEEK 6](https://missionlodge.com/july-18-2017-week-6/) - [JULY 21 - 28, 2017 :: WEEK 7](https://missionlodge.com/july-21-28-2017-week-7/) - [JULY 28 - AUG 4, 2017 :: WEEK 8](https://missionlodge.com/july-28-aug-4-2017-week-8/) - [AUGUST 4 - 11, 2017 :: WEEK 9](https://missionlodge.com/august-4-11-2017-week-9/) - [AUGUST 4 - 11, 2017 :: WEEK 9](https://missionlodge.com/august-4-18-2018-fishing-report/) - Cohos, Cohos and more Cohos!! Just as guests arrived on the 4th of August so did the silvers. The Nushagak and Wood river systems were the first to see good pushes of fish, soon to follow the Togiak and as always GOOD News on the Good News both weeks. Spey anglers were landing over 20 - [AUGUST 11 - 18, 2017 :: WEEK 10](https://missionlodge.com/august-11-18-2017-week-10/) - [AUGUST 18 - 25, 2017 :: WEEK 11](https://missionlodge.com/august-18-25-2017-week-11/) - [Duck Marinade](https://missionlodge.com/duck-marinade/) - Trish Veirs Duck Marinade This marinade recipe is made per taste. It is one that you will have to taste it, to see if you have it where you like it. Keep in mind, if the marinade tastes horrible, it will not help your meal! Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 6 minutes mins Total - [Smoked Salmon Dip](https://missionlodge.com/smoked-salmon-dip/) - Trish Veirs Smoked Salmon Dip Got Salmon?! (eft in your freezer) Try making this Alaskan staple. Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 25 minutes mins Total Time 25 minutes mins Servings: 6 Course: Appetizer Cuisine: Alaskan, American Ingredients Equipment Method Notes Ingredients 8 oz Smoked Salmon about Half of a Filet. Or any smoked fish. 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened - [No Knead Dutch Oven Bread](https://missionlodge.com/no-knead-dutch-oven-bread/) - Trish Veirs No Knead Dutch Oven Bread One Round Loaf Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 20 minutes mins Cook Time 45 minutes mins Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins Servings: 8 Slices Course: Bread, Side Dish Cuisine: American, French Calories: 10 Ingredients Equipment Method Notes Ingredients 3 Cups Flour + 1/4 Cup 1/2 tsp Yeast Active - [Shortbread Cookie with Pecans](https://missionlodge.com/shortbread-cookie-with-pecans/) - Shortbread Cookie with Pecans You had me at 'shortbread'... Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 20 minutes mins Cook Time 50 minutes mins Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins Servings: 45 2"x1" Bars Course: Cookie, Dessert Cuisine: American, English Calories: 50 Ingredients Equipment Method Notes Ingredients 1 1/2 Cups Unsalted Butter Softened 1/2 Cup Powdered (Confectioner's) Sugar - [Spanish Chorizo & Shrimp](https://missionlodge.com/spanish-chorizo-shrimp/) - Shrimp & Spanish Chorizo with Crusty Baguette Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 30 minutes mins Cook Time 15 minutes mins Course: Appetizer, Main Course Cuisine: Spanish Ingredients Equipment Method Notes Ingredients 1/2 Tbs Olive Oil Good quality 3 Tbs Olive Oil Good quality 4 oz. Spanish Chorizo Cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/2 Cup Onion Thinly sliced. White Spanish are preferred 1/3 Tbs Garlic Chopped. A full tablespoon - [Steak Au Poivre](https://missionlodge.com/steak-au-poivre/) - Steak Au Poivre Bust out your best French accent for this classic dish that will help deliver a classic evening. Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 30 minutes mins Cook Time 15 minutes mins Total Time 45 minutes mins Course: Main Course, Protien Cuisine: French Ingredients Equipment Method Notes Ingredients 8 oz Beef Tenderloin Cut into two - [Molten Chocolate Lava Cake](https://missionlodge.com/molten-chocolate-lava-cake/) - Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 30 minutes mins Cook Time 20 minutes mins Total Time 50 minutes mins Course: Dessert Cuisine: American, French Ingredients Equipment Method Notes Ingredients 1 stick Unsalted Butter + 2 Tablespoons 2 oz Bittersweet Chocolate 2 oz Semisweet Chocolate 1 Cup Powder Sugar + 2 Tablespoons 2 whole Eggs 3 Egg Yolks 1 tps Meyers Dark Rum 1/2 Cup Flour All Purpose 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream Equipment Double - [Norwiegn Gravlox](https://missionlodge.com/norwiegn-gravlox/) - This was a recipe handed down from a client some time ago. We were able to round up enough dill in the remote bush to have him demo the technique on a nice Silver Salmon. Later, Chef Hans added his flare to it and we have since settled on the following proportions. Dry Brine Mix: - [Terms of Use](https://missionlodge.com/terms-of-use/) - Acceptance of the Terms of Use These Terms of Use (Terms) are entered into by and between you and Katmai Air, LLC (we or us), who operates Mission Lodge. The following terms and conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, govern your access to and use of missionlodge.com/ (Website), including any content, functionality and services offered through - [Privacy Policy](https://missionlodge.com/privacy-policy-2/) - Introduction Bristol Bay Mission Lodge, LLC (we or us), who operates the Mission Lodge, respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this privacy policy (Policy). This Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when visiting our website missionlodge.com/ (Website), and - [Arctic Grayling](https://missionlodge.com/arctic-grayling/) - Thymallus arcticus Average size: 1 - 2 lbs.Alaska state record: 3.9 lbs.Tackle used: Fly and spin tackle. No bait. Single barbless hooks. Dry fly fishing is by far our favorite and very productive method. You can watch them come up from the bottom of the river to take your surface bug.Habitat: Pristine, cold rivers and - [Privacy Policy](https://missionlodge.com/privacy-policy/) - Introduction Bristol Bay Mission Lodge, LLC (we or us), who operates the Mission Lodge, respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this privacy policy (Policy). This Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when visiting our website missionlodge.com/ (Website), and - [TIME TO WASH MY BEAVER](https://missionlodge.com/time-to-wash-my-beaver/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_video title=”SALTY BEAVER” link=”https://youtu.be/c2duPjkcj7Y”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561570125520{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]“Time To Wash My Beaver” continues the exhaustingly repetitive theme of our confused, underachieving, deluded protagonist searching for meaning in odd life circumstances, and completes the cycle of enthusiastic young pilot headed for Alaska who grows into the burned-out, jaded pilot of the bush who is qualified for no - [Earning a New Set of Wings](https://missionlodge.com/earning-a-new-set-of-wings/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561569676663{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] Pilot Rob Norberg on a 2011 Spring Turkey hunt. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [HAPPY HOLIDAYS](https://missionlodge.com/happy-holidays/) - [Dave's Salmon Bites](https://missionlodge.com/daves-salmon-bites/) - This recipe was reluctantly given up by Dave Corbin, longtime chef at Mission Lodge [2000-2014]. Over the year's it has been the most requested recipe! Sorry Dave, but your adoring public threatened to riot if we do not give it up. Like any great recipe, this is a tinker and taste as you go type - [LODGE LAPSE](https://missionlodge.com/lodge-lapse/) - A series of 'time lapse' videos from around the Lodge. http://youtu.be/P78dsU6N9Y8 - [MISSION POSSIBLE : 2013](https://missionlodge.com/mission-possible/) - 2013 video from Mission Lodge in Bristol Bay Alaska with some season highlights at the end. http://youtu.be/moZoeej6Tms - [GUEST SURVEY](https://missionlodge.com/guest-survey/) - [iphorm id="2" name="GUEST SURVEY"] - [SOCKEYE IN LOVE](https://missionlodge.com/sockeye-in-love/) - Shot within steps of the lodge by employee, Yarrow Jones during the fall of 2013. This video depicts the Sockeye Salmon of Bristol Bay Alaska on their spawning beds - from their own perspective. A fun watch for sure. http://youtu.be/RXjvSwm9u08 - [Bristol Bay River Academy](https://missionlodge.com/bristol-bay-river-academy/) - Can You Help Us Support the 2014 Bristol Bay River Academy The Bristol Bay River Academy is now planning for its sixth year. The mission of the Academy is to impart to the youth of Bristol Bay - the joy of fly fishing, the practices of a professional fishing guide, the skills needed to work - [ESKIMO TRADITION](https://missionlodge.com/eskimo-tradition/) - [iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Mbmby2p2xfw?list=UUjZdwLO0yV_HF4_NiyAwUcQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen] "Eskimo Tradition" came along around the year 2000 after spending a year and a half in a little village called St. Marys out on the Yukon Delta flying for Hageland Aviation. The song chronicles the yearning for the good 'ol days of the Alaska bush by a young pilot - [HONEY WAGON](https://missionlodge.com/honey-wagon/) - [iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/UTjPB0lihCw?list=UUjZdwLO0yV_HF4_NiyAwUcQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen] "Honey Wagon" was born in 1994, my second year of guiding at Rainbow King lodge. Supposedly, I had proven myself so talented in the first year that I got promoted to hauling feces to the Iliamna sewage lagoon when I returned that next summer. For three days straight, I - [Departures - 2013](https://missionlodge.com/departures-2013/) - http://youtu.be/XwVi0tO5btM - [2013 Summer Highlights at Mission Lodge](https://missionlodge.com/2013-summer-highlights-at-mission-lodge/) - http://youtu.be/Wo1Fea-RIa4 - [2010 CREW VIDEO](https://missionlodge.com/2010-crew-video/) - http://youtu.be/beloPD-Lpqk - [ALASKA GOLD : PEBBLE MINE](https://missionlodge.com/alaska-gold-pebble-mine/) - Watch Alaska Gold on PBS. See more from FRONTLINE. - [Bristol Bay Youth Join Healing Waters Veterans at Mission Lodge](https://missionlodge.com/bristol-bay-youth-join-healing-waters-veterans-at-mission-lodge/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2012 Contact: Carmell Shade, Communications Specialist, Bristol Bay Native Corporation cshade@bbnc.net or (907) 278-3602 Tim Bristol, Trout Unlimited, Alaska Program, Director tbristol@tu.org or (907) 321-3291 BBNC partners with Bristol Bay River Academy, Trout Unlimited, PenAir and Project Healing Waters in Thanking Veterans for Service to Country Alaska veterans and active - [Wine Week 2012](https://missionlodge.com/wine-week-2012/) - Join two of Washington State’s best known flyfishing winemakers for a spectacular week of fishing for silvers and rainbows at the most renowned lodge in Alaska, Mission Lodge on Lake Aleknagik in the famed Bristol Bay region. Chris Figgins and Rob Newsom not only have a passion for making fine wines, but also have shared - [Mission Lodge Under New Ownership](https://missionlodge.com/mission-lodge-under-new-ownership/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2012 Contact: Guy Fullhart, General Manager (800)-819-0750 or guy@missionlodge.com  Mission Lodge Under New Ownership We at Mission Lodge have exciting news to share from the shores of Lake Aleknagik in Alaska’s beautiful Bristol Bay watershed. In May 2012, long-time owner Dale DePriest successfully closed a sale of the Mission - [Website Update](https://missionlodge.com/website-update/) - We have been making a lot of changes under the hood recently and have finally launched an update to the website. Our goal is communicate the great experience that we provide through better navigation and newer photos. There are still lots of additions and changes in the works, so let us know what you think - [2012 Calendar available](https://missionlodge.com/2012-calendar-available/) - PRETTY MUCH GONE... besides, we found a typo in there that either saved someone's hide and/or a marriage. You guys known who & what I talking about. - [Chinese BBQ Duck](https://missionlodge.com/chinese-bbq-duck/) - From an old Seattle area Chinese restaurant, from a time when things were authentic and made from scratch! A favorite among WA Husky fans... B A R B E CU E D D U C K 1 - lb. Butter 8 - Cloves Garlic 2 - T. Soy Sauce 2 - T. Worchestershire Sauce 4 - [Harmonica](https://missionlodge.com/harmonica/) - Rob Mealing plays a little harmonica at the end of the day. - [Togiak King :: Spey Rod](https://missionlodge.com/togiak-king-spey-rod/) - Quick little video of Guy Fullhart fishing [catching] a King Salmon in Bristol Bay. And yes, he got left on the river to rot while the boat went off to a new fishing spot. The tiny violins are playing and the only tear shed was when a bug got in my eye. - [PAST GUIDE :: Seth Vernon VIDEO](https://missionlodge.com/former-guide-seth-vernon/) - Redfish Can't Jump - Teaser from Luke Pearson on Vimeo. Some of you might remember Seth and his wife Francesca Vernon from a number of years ago. Seth is now guiding Redfish in North Carolina full time and she is a school teacher. This video is a teaser to a full length film that he - [Nature Photography & Prints](https://missionlodge.com/nature-photographs/) - For years you have enjoyed Joe Smith's soft-spoken guiding style and his great photography used through our marketing materials. Recently, Joe has settled into a Jackson, Wyoming and given up summer guiding with us in Alaska to focus on his thriving studio & photography business. We don't think we will be guiding with us anytime - [Supreme Barbecue Salmon](https://missionlodge.com/supreme-barbeque-salmon/) - 12 lbs. Salmon Fillet (skin left on) cut into 3 inch strips or one large fillet for a group. Marinade: - 2 cups demerara sugar - 6 cloves crushed garlic - 1/2 cup soy sauce - 2 TBSP dry mustard - 1 cup crown royal whisky - 2 TBSP ketchup - 3 inch piece of - [BBQ Wild Salmon w/ Citrus Thai-Chile Glaze.](https://missionlodge.com/bbq-wild-salmon-w-citrus-thai-chile-glaze/) - Grill Prep: Heat and prep grill (after heated, brush with steel brush, wipe down with olive oil (on rag or paper towel... carefully) Salmon Prep: - thaw salmon: do not rush it - cut into serving size pieces - lay skin down on sheet pan, blot with a paper towel (do not rub, rinse under - [Walker's Cay Chronicles part II](https://missionlodge.com/walkers-cay-chronicles-part-ii/) - Second half of the ESPN show shot at the lodge years ago. - [Walker's Cay Chronicles part I](https://missionlodge.com/walkers-cay-chronicles/) - A classic Walker's Cay Chronicles featuring Flip & Diane Pallot fly fishing for King Salmon near the lodge. - [Jumping King 2008](https://missionlodge.com/jumping-king-2008/) - Just a little video clip of a jumping King Salmon on the Nushagak River that just did not want to come into the net. - [1996 Promo Video](https://missionlodge.com/1996-promo-video/) - [2008 Slide Show](https://missionlodge.com/2008-slide-show/) - 2008 Slide Show - [2008 Recap](https://missionlodge.com/preparing-for-another-great-season/) - We are just back from another great season in Alaska's amazing Bristol Bay! The weather was very interesting this year with some of the coldest June and July temperatures that we have seen in a long time. It finally got nice the last week of July and stayed nice through most of August. The cooler - [Baked Halibut Cubes](https://missionlodge.com/baked-halibut-cubes-2/) - 1 1/2 - 2 Pounds Halibut (thawed) 1/2 cup Sour Cream 1/2 cup Mayonaise 2/3 cup Fresh grated Parmesan Cheese 1 Lemon (juiced) 1 small bunch of Chives (or green onions) This is one of Guy's favorite halibut recipes that is very simple and rather quick to both prep and prepare. As with most Halibut - [PLEASE JOIN THE FIGHT - Stop Pebble Mine](https://missionlodge.com/please-join-the-fight-stop-pebble-mine/) - Anyone who has an interest in healthy fisheries in the Bristol Bay area needs to read this. The short AND long-term health of the Bristol Bay watersheds is be threatened by 'big mining'. The Renewable Resources Coalition is making headway, but really needs our help. We now have before us an opportunity to vote on - [Pebble Mine Video](https://missionlodge.com/pebble-mine-video/) - If you are unable to see this video please download the newest Flash Player from Adobe by clicking on the icon. - [Pebble Mine Update -- Join the fight!](https://missionlodge.com/pebble-mine-update-join-the-fight/) - Sport Fishing Industry Leaders Blast Pebble Mine Proposal Full-Page Ads in Fish Alaska and Fly Fisherman Magazines Urge Governor-Elect Palin To Protect Bristol Bay Watershed Anchorage, Alaska—In an unprecedented move, 37 sport fishing industry leaders, including Scott Fly Rods, Orvis, and the American Fly Fishing Trade Association today urged Alaska Governor-elect Sarah Palin, the Alaska - [Dillingham, Alaska makes the LA Times](https://missionlodge.com/dillingham-alaska-makes-the-la-times/) - LA TIMES 80 Eyes on 2,400 People If terrorists come to tiny Dillingham, Alaska, security cameras will be ready. But privacy concerns have residents up in arms. By Tomas Alex Tizon, Times Staff Writer March 28, 2006 DILLINGHAM, Alaska — From Anchorage it takes 90 minutes on a propeller plane to reach this fishing village - [ALL-TIME TROPHY BOARD](https://missionlodge.com/all-time-trophy-board/) - Trophy Board Fly Caught (lbs.) Gear Caught (lbs.) Location King Salmon Nick Pope 47.0 Doug Matheson 62.0 Togiak / Togiak Silver Salmon Jim Smith 24.4 Tony Alvorado 19.7 Nushagak / Nushagak Chum Salmon Jim Dufficy 15.0 Jeff Parent 15.4 Nushagak / Togiak Sockeye Salmon James Konkel 12.8 Karl Blackley 11.0 Agulawak / Little Togiak Pink - [Pebble Mine Threatens Bristol Bay](https://missionlodge.com/pebble-mine-threatens-bristol-bay/) - Anyone who has ever visited the Bristol Bay region, or every just dreamed of visiting, needs to take notice of a proposed giant open pit gold mine that \threatens to devastate the finest cold water fisheries on the planet. Please take some time and look through the links provided on the lower right column. There - [ATTN: PAST MISSION LODGE GUESTS](https://missionlodge.com/hello-world/) - Welcome to Mission Lodge's new spot for in-season fishing reports, posting your photos, recipes for all that fish you took home and interacting in the off season. We are slowlyg revamping the main website and will start to move it all over little by little to this new format. During that process, your input is ## Pages - [REMOTE ALASKAN LUXURY](https://missionlodge.com/) - The Lodge Welcome to Mission Lodge Mission Lodge is Alaska’s premier fly-out fishing destination, nestled on the serene shores of Lake Aleknagik in the heart of Bristol Bay. Our lodge offers discerning anglers an unmatched combination of world-class… Continue Reading The Lodge Fishing Program At Mission Lodge, we offer one of the most diverse and - [Guest Feedback Form](https://missionlodge.com/guest-feedback-form/) - Thanks again for joining us at Mission Lodge! We hope your trip was everything you expected and more! We're always looking for ways to improve our program and would greatly appreciate you taking the time to fill out the brief form below about your experience with us. Guest Feedback Form Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Address - [Brochures and Trip Planners](https://missionlodge.com/brochures-and-trip-planners/) - Click on the links below to download printable versions of our Trip Planner packet and digital brochure. Trip Planner Mission Lodge Trip Planner Brochures Mission Lodge Digital Brochure (coming soon) Have questions about our program? Contact us to speak with our team of trip experts. - [2026 Father's Day Special](https://missionlodge.com/2026-fathers-day-special/) - This Father’s Day, skip the tie and give him something he’ll never forget. This is the kind of trip that rarely becomes available—and even more rarely comes with an offer like this. In fact, this week is already spoken for in 2027, but a late cancellation has created an opening for you and pops in - [Employment](https://missionlodge.com/employment/) - Jobs at Mission Lodge We are blessed with a great crew that enjoy coming back year after year. However, we are always on the lookout for quality people to be considered for a spot on our team. We offer a number of summer job opportunities at Mission Lodge. Seasonal job openings include a wide variety - [Plan Your Trip](https://missionlodge.com/plan-your-trip/) - Ready to discover the finest Alaska lodge experience that Bristol Bay has to offer? Fill out the form below to start planning your trip to Mission Lodge. A member of our reservation team will get back to you shortly. Name* First Last Email* Phone How Many People Are in Your Party (including yourself)? What Activities - [Rates](https://missionlodge.com/rates/) - 2026 Rates At Mission Lodge, every stay is designed to deliver a seamless, world-class fishing adventure in the heart of Alaska’s Bristol Bay region. Whether you're here for a full week or a shorter escape, our packages include everything you need for an unforgettable experience. We offer 3 Night, 4 Night, and 7 Night trip - [Guest Registration Form](https://missionlodge.com/guest-registration-form/) - Thank you for booking a trip to Mission Lodge! Please fill out the registration form below as completely as possible for each member of your party. This helps our team provide the best experience possible for you and your party. 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Phone: +1 (907) 243-5448 Anchorage Office Address Mission Lodge6400 S Airpark Pl, Suite 1Anchorage, AK, 99502 Send Us a Message Name* First Last - [Corporate Retreats](https://missionlodge.com/corporate-retreats/) - Corporate Retreats at Mission Lodge Escape the ordinary and inspire your team with an Alaska corporate retreat like no other. Nestled on the shores of Lake Aleknagik in the pristine Bristol Bay region, Mission Lodge is an all-inclusive, fly-out fishing lodge that offers the perfect blend of luxury, adventure, and seclusion—ideal for executive retreats, company - [Other Activities](https://missionlodge.com/more/) - At Mission Lodge, the world-class fishing may draw you in—but it’s far from the only way to experience the magic of Bristol Bay. For those who aren’t as interested in casting lines, or simply want to balance their fishing days with other unforgettable adventures, we offer a wide range of activities that showcase the wild - [The "Mini Spa"](https://missionlodge.com/mini-spa/) - At Mission Lodge, we believe recovery is part of the experience. After a long day wading rivers, hauling chrome, or flying across the vast wilderness of Bristol Bay, there’s no better way to wind down than in the comfort of our Mini Spa—a haven of relaxation nestled in the heart of the Alaskan bush. Where - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://missionlodge.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - We've listed some answers to our most commonly asked questions below for your convenience. Rather get a hold of a member of our team? Contact our trip experts by clicking right here. Frequently Asked Questions Q: WHERE DOES THE TRIP START? A: Dillingham, AK. The lodge provides van transportation to/from the Dillingham (DLG) airport to - [The Lodge](https://missionlodge.com/lodge/) - Welcome to Mission Lodge Mission Lodge is Alaska's premier fly-out fishing destination, nestled on the serene shores of Lake Aleknagik in the heart of Bristol Bay. Our lodge offers discerning anglers an unmatched combination of world-class fishing, luxurious accommodations, and exceptional service — all set against the breathtaking backdrop of southwest Alaska. Unmatched Fishing Experiences - [Lodge Amenities](https://missionlodge.com/amenities/) - Luxury, Re-imagined for the Alaskan Frontier At Mission Lodge, the adventure doesn’t end when the fishing day is over. Our lodge is more than a home base — it’s a place to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy the comfort, hospitality, and thoughtful touches that make your time in Bristol Bay truly exceptional. Whether you’re swapping stories - [Guest Accommodations](https://missionlodge.com/accommodations/) - Comfort, Privacy, and Style in the Heart of the Alaskan Wilderness At Mission Lodge, we believe your time off the water should be just as exceptional as your time on it. That’s why we’ve created an accommodations experience that delivers both comfort and quiet luxury — surrounded by the remote beauty of Bristol Bay. Private - [What We Fish For](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/what-we-fish-for/) - The Fish of a Lifetime, Day After Day At Mission Lodge, you’ll have the chance to fish for an incredible variety of species — from hard-charging salmon fresh from the ocean to brightly colored trout and aggressive Arctic char. With access to a wide range of rivers, lakes, and streams across the Bristol Bay region, - [Where We Fish](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/where-we-fish/) - Strategically Located. Wildly Productive. Endlessly Varied. Mission Lodge is ideally situated on the shores of Lake Aleknagik, in the heart of the Bristol Bay region — one of the most renowned freshwater fisheries on Earth. With a floatplane dock just steps from our front door and fly-out access in every direction, our location offers unparalleled - [Subscribe To Our Newsletter](https://missionlodge.com/subscribe-newsletter/) - The Bristol Adventures Newsletter is your go-to source for news and information about fishing, sightseeing and other adventures in the great state of Alaska and beyond. Use the signup form below to get it dropped into your email inbox. Name* First Last Email* Δ To have a member of our team contact you about a - [Fishing Program](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/) - At Mission Lodge, we offer one of the most diverse and rewarding fishing programs in all of Alaska. Located in the heart of Bristol Bay—home to the world’s most productive wild salmon runs—our anglers have the opportunity to pursue an impressive variety of species across some of the most scenic and productive waters in the - [Fishing Reports](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/fishing-reports/) - 2022 Fishing Reports 2021 Fishing Reports 2020 Fishing Reports 2019 Fishing Reports 2018 Fishing Reports 2017 Fishing Reports 2016 Fishing Reports 2015 Fishing Reports 2014 Fishing Reports 2013 Fishing Reports 2012 Fishing Reports - [Bristol Bay](https://missionlodge.com/bristol-bay/) - Discover the Bristol Bay Region The Heart of Wild Alaska, and the Home of Mission Lodge Tucked into the southwest corner of Alaska, the Bristol Bay region is one of the most remarkable natural landscapes in the world. With its expansive tundra, glacier-carved rivers, towering mountains, and pristine waters, Bristol Bay is a place where - [Our History](https://missionlodge.com/history/) - The History of Mission Lodge Mission Lodge is located on the shores of beautiful of Lake Aleknagik within the Bristol Bay region of Southwest Alaska. The name "Aleknagik" comes from the Yupik native tongue meaning "wrong way home". It seems that quite often fishing and hunting parties returning to their villages on the Nushagak from - [Privacy Policy](https://missionlodge.com/privacy-policy/) - Introduction Bristol Bay Mission Lodge, LLC (we or us), who operates the Mission Lodge, respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this privacy policy (Policy). This Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when visiting our website missionlodge.com/ (Website), and - [Travel Information](https://missionlodge.com/travel-info/) - Getting to Mission Lodge Planning your adventure to Mission Lodge is simple—and we’re here to make the journey as smooth and seamless as possible. Step 1: Travel to Anchorage Your journey begins in Anchorage, Alaska, the gateway to the wilderness of Bristol Bay. Travel to and from Anchorage is not included in your lodge package, - [2012 Fishing Reports](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/fishing-reports/2019-fishing-reports-2-2-2-2/) - September 7 – 14, 2012 :: Week 12 September 13, 2012 See More September 7 – 14, 2012 :: Week 12 August 31 – September 7, 2012 :: Week 11 September 6, 2012 See More August 31 – September 7, 2012 :: Week 11 August 24 – 31, 2012 :: Week 10 August 24, 2012 - [2013 Fishing Reports](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/fishing-reports/2019-fishing-reports-2-2-2-3/) - August 2 – 9, 2013 :: Team Building with Fish :: Week 8 August 9, 2013 See More August 2 – 9, 2013 :: Team Building with Fish :: Week 8 July 26 – August 2, 2013 :: Week 7 August 2, 2013 See More July 26 – August 2, 2013 :: Week 7 July - [2014 Fishing Reports](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/fishing-reports/2019-fishing-reports-2-2-2-4/) - Post Remodel Fish Report – June 27, 2014 :: Week 1 June 27, 2014 See More Post Remodel Fish Report – June 27, 2014 :: Week 1 Sunny with a chance of Sockeyes June 27 – July 4, 2014 :: Week 2 July 7, 2014 See More Sunny with a chance of Sockeyes June 27 - [2015 Fishing Reports](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/fishing-reports/2019-fishing-reports-2-2-2/) - SEPTEMBER 14 – 18, 2015 :: WEEK 13 September 18, 2015 See More SEPTEMBER 14 – 18, 2015 :: WEEK 13 SEPTEMBER 11 – 14, 2015 :: WEEK 12 September 18, 2015 See More SEPTEMBER 11 – 14, 2015 :: WEEK 12 SEPTEMBER 4 – 11, 2015 :: WEEK 11 September 11, 2015 See More - [2016 Fishing Reports](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/fishing-reports/2019-fishing-reports-2-2-3/) - SEPTEMBER 13 – 16, 2016 :: WEEK 13 September 16, 2016 See More SEPTEMBER 13 – 16, 2016 :: WEEK 13 SEPTEMBER 9 – 13, 2016 :: WEEK 12 September 13, 2016 See More SEPTEMBER 9 – 13, 2016 :: WEEK 12 SEPTEMBER 2 – 9, 2016 :: WEEK 11 September 9, 2016 See More - [2017 Fishing Reports](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/fishing-reports/2019-fishing-reports-2-2/) - AUGUST 18 – 25, 2017 :: WEEK 11 August 25, 2017 See More AUGUST 18 – 25, 2017 :: WEEK 11 AUGUST 11 – 18, 2017 :: WEEK 10 August 18, 2017 See More AUGUST 11 – 18, 2017 :: WEEK 10 AUGUST 4 – 11, 2017 :: WEEK 9 August 11, 2017 See More - [2018 Fishing Reports](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/fishing-reports/2019-fishing-reports-2/) - JUNE 15 – 22, 2018 :: WEEK 1 June 22, 2018 See More JUNE 15 – 22, 2018 :: WEEK 1 JUNE 22 – 29, 2018 :: WEEK 2 June 29, 2018 See More JUNE 22 – 29, 2018 :: WEEK 2 JUNE 29 – JULY 6, 2018 :: WEEK 3 July 6, 2018 See - [2019 Fishing Reports](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/fishing-reports/2019-fishing-reports/) - September 24 – 27, 2019 :: WEEK 15.5 September 27, 2019 See More September 24 – 27, 2019 :: WEEK 15.5 September 20 – 24, 2019 :: WEEK 15 September 24, 2019 See More September 20 – 24, 2019 :: WEEK 15 September 13 – 20, 2019 :: WEEK 14 September 20, 2019 See More - [2020 Fishing Reports](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/fishing-reports/2020-fishing-reports/) - Week 6 :: September 4 – 11, 2020 September 14, 2020 See More Week 6 :: September 4 – 11, 2020 Week 5 :: August 28 – September 4, 2020 September 8, 2020 See More Week 5 :: August 28 – September 4, 2020 Week 4 :: August 21 – 28, 2020 September 1, 2020 - [2021 Fishing Reports](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/fishing-reports/2021-fishing-reports/) - Week 11 :: August 27 – September 3, 2021 September 3, 2021 See More Week 11 :: August 27 – September 3, 2021 Week 10 :: August 20 – 27, 2021 August 27, 2021 See More Week 10 :: August 20 – 27, 2021 Week 9 :: August 13 – 20, 2021 August 20, 2021 - [2022 Fishing Reports](https://missionlodge.com/fishing/fishing-reports/2022-fishing-reports/) - Fighting the Good Fight: “How to Protect Bristol Bay Salmon for the Long Haul” by Jason Metrokin August 8, 2022 See More Fighting the Good Fight: “How to Protect Bristol Bay Salmon for the Long Haul” by Jason Metrokin Week 1: June 17 – 24, 2022 June 25, 2022 See More Week 1: June 17 - [Reservation Policies](https://missionlodge.com/reservation-policies/) - Payment Terms New Bookings All reservations require a 50% confirmation deposit payment within 7 days of creating the reservation to hold space. All invoiced bookings with no confirming reservation payment received after the 7 day hold period, are considered no longer reserved and are open to sell. Final balance payments are due in full 90 - [Payment](https://missionlodge.com/payment/) - We are currently not able to process online payments. 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