This Wonderous Fisherman's Lodge On The Banks Of A Glacier Fed River Is Picture Perfect
By Megan McDonald|Published July 02, 2019
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Megan McDonald
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
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Alaskan locals and tourists alike agree, one reason to love this beautiful state is our incredible amount of fishing opportunities! This fisherman’s lodge is right on the banks of the Kenai River in Copper Landing, offering incredible views and fishing alike. Book yourself one of their cozy private cabins and spend the whole weekend surrounded by your favorite things!
Looking to head out to the Kenai Peninsula this summer for some amazing fishing?
There’s one fantastic lodge that stands out for fishing lovers, and that’s the Drifter’s Lodge! This awesome place is located right on the Kenai River, where some of the best fishing in Alaska happens.
The lodge boasts six private cabins, an apartment, two separate houses, and rooms in the lodge itself for rent!
No matter how many people you have in your party, there is accommodations that would suit you perfectly. All of the cabins are new and with gorgeous, up-to-date amenities.
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The atmosphere is rustic Alaskan, with beautiful log furniture.
Your stay comes with a continental breakfast, or you can enjoy a cup of coffee while looking up into the surrounding mountains. The lodge is surrounded by the Chugach National Forest and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
There are guided fishing packages if you’re interested, and the guides fish all year round, rain or shine! The season runs from mid-May to mid-October and you can be guaranteed you will find plenty of delicious fish, from King Salmon to Rainbow Trout.
Don’t forget to finish off a beautiful day of fishing at their nightly campfire.
Every evening guests congregate by the river at this gorgeous fire pit. Plenty of marshmallows are handed out and guests can ruminate on and relive the excitement of their day!
A Swedish style sauna is also available for relaxing on your vacation.
The beautiful picture perfect window highlights the best views on the property. The stunning mountains and gorgeous turquoise river are an excellent backdrop for rewinding after a long day on the river.
Make sure to book your cabin early, as this is prime real estate on the Kenai River and can book out quickly in season!
