The camp was hand built by Nick and DWL volunteers - all wood was salvaged from the sea and milled onsite. And the construction of Driftwood Wilderness Lodge was featured on the DIY Network’s program Building Alaska. Owner Nick Blanco is featured in eight episodes with cameo appearances by the several DWL volunteers, “girlfriend”/pup Sarah and chief cook/mom Lynn Nelson, dad Paul Blanco and step-dad Mike Keeler.
Driftwood Wilderness Lodge is located on a secluded lagoon with views of Uyak Bay, which is 60 miles southwest of the city of Kodiak. The nearby village of Larsen Bay is home to about 100 people and according to Travel Alaska is next to some of the best fishing grounds in the Kodiak Archipeligo. During the summer, when the local cannery is open, the population of Larsen Bay swells to 300, and a local mercantile store is open.
Fishing is the main interest of most visitors to Larsen Bay. The area features protected bays and inlets near the village or the open ocean for salmon, halibut, lingcod and rockfish. DWL is a boat ride away from stream fishing for salmon, steelhead and Dolly Varden. Guests enjoy trips to the Karluk River, which is world famous for its sockeye salmon an...
The camp was hand built by Nick and DWL volunteers - all wood was salvaged from the sea and milled onsite. And the construction of Driftwood Wilderness Lodge was featured on the DIY Network’s program Building Alaska. Owner Nick Blanco is featured in eight episodes with cameo appearances by the several DWL volunteers, “girlfriend”/pup Sarah and chief cook/mom Lynn Nelson, dad Paul Blanco and step-dad Mike Keeler.
Driftwood Wilderness Lodge is located on a secluded lagoon with views of Uyak Bay, which is 60 miles southwest of the city of Kodiak. The nearby village of Larsen Bay is home to about 100 people and according to Travel Alaska is next to some of the best fishing grounds in the Kodiak Archipeligo. During the summer, when the local cannery is open, the population of Larsen Bay swells to 300, and a local mercantile store is open.
Fishing is the main interest of most visitors to Larsen Bay. The area features protected bays and inlets near the village or the open ocean for salmon, halibut, lingcod and rockfish. DWL is a boat ride away from stream fishing for salmon, steelhead and Dolly Varden. Guests enjoy trips to the Karluk River, which is world famous for its sockeye salmon and king salmon runs.
The lodge is located in the Village of Larsen Bay, Alaska. It is steps from the ocean and a stream called Humpy Creek where salmon spawn and the locals fish. This new DWL location has all the conveniences of home, including a washer and dryer.
Camp accommodations : Spacious (1,500 sq. ft.) secluded cabin, new memory foam mattresses & bunk beds, outdoor hot shower facility, large deck with dramatic views of the ocean, mountains, Uyak Bay, and an eagles’ nest right next door
Food: The crew will prepare three meals a day, including what you catch. Guests can also arrange for DWL to stock the guest cabin, so you can do your own cooking.
Fishing Trips with Driftwood Wilderness Lodge start at: $2,975.00
You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.
31 Seaview LN Larsen Bay, AK
Ling Cod
Halibut
Rockfish
Coho Salmon
King Salmon
Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!
The camp was hand built by Nick and DWL volunteers - all wood was salvaged from the sea and milled onsite. And the construction of Driftwood Wilderness Lodge was featured on the DIY Network’s program Building Alaska. Owner Nick Blanco is featured in eight episodes with cameo appearances by the sev...
The camp was hand built by Nick and DWL volunteers - all wood was salvaged from the sea and milled onsite. And the construction of Driftwood Wilderness Lodge was featured on the DIY Network’s program Building Alaska. Owner Nick Blanco is featured in eight episodes with cameo appearances by the several DWL volunteers, “girlfriend”/pup Sarah and chief cook/mom Lynn Nelson, dad Paul Blanco and step-dad Mike Keeler.
Driftwood Wilderness Lodge is located on a secluded lagoon with views of Uyak Bay, which is 60 miles southwest of the city of Kodiak. The nearby village of Larsen Bay is home to about 100 people and according to Travel Alaska is next to some of the best fishing grounds in the Kodiak Archipeligo. During the summer, when the local cannery is open, the population of Larsen Bay swells to 300, and a local mercantile store is open.
Fishing is the main interest of most visitors to Larsen Bay. The area features protected bays and inlets near the village or the open ocean for salmon, halibut, lingcod and rockfish. DWL is a boat ride away from stream fishing for salmon, steelhead and Dolly Varden. Guests enjoy trips to the Karluk River, which is world famous for its sockeye salmon and king salmon runs.
The lodge is located in the Village of Larsen Bay, Alaska. It is steps from the ocean and a stream called Humpy Creek where salmon spawn and the locals fish. This new DWL location has all the conveniences of home, including a washer and dryer.
Camp accommodations : Spacious (1,500 sq. ft.) secluded cabin, new memory foam mattresses & bunk beds, outdoor hot shower facility, large deck with dramatic views of the ocean, mountains, Uyak Bay, and an eagles’ nest right next door
Food: The crew will prepare three meals a day, including what you catch. Guests can also arrange for DWL to stock the guest cabin, so you can do your own cooking.
Popular Features:
Fish Cleaning Included
Children Welcome
Fishing Trips with Driftwood Wilderness Lodge start at: $2,975.00
You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.
31 Seaview LN Larsen Bay, AK
Ling Cod
Halibut
Rockfish
Coho Salmon
King Salmon
Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!
Trips:
You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)
5 Day 6 Night All-Inclusive Package
Trip Total:$5,950.00
Price includes up to 1 guests
+$2,975.00 per additional guest, max 6 guests
Reserve now with a $833.00 deposit
6:00am - 6:00am AHST (144 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
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Fill your freezer with professionally processed, organic meat that you caught with your own hands.
Go home with at least 50 lbs per person, if not more, based on the length of someone’s trip.
With the cost of quality salmon and halibut these days - you’ll be walking away with a deal!