A floatplane landing on the Nushagak River
Guide Joaquin Capelle with a salmon fillet on the Nushagak
A family with their king salmon on the Nushagak RiverA family with their king salmon on the Nushagak River

Alaska's PremierFishing LodgeOn the Nushagak River

Fishing adventures of a lifetime, featuring world-class guides, gourmet dining, and modern comfort amenities.

Your Adventure Begins

Fish The Nush guides on the Nushagak River
World-Class GuidesWith 30+ Years Of Experience

Welcome to Fish The Nush

We invite you to discover world-class salmon fishing at Fish The Nush. Located in the heart of Bristol Bay and nestled on the banks of the legendary Nushagak River, our wood-framed lodge and private cabins serve as your headquarters for an unspoiled fishing adventure. Whether you are coming for king, sockeye or silver salmon, our team of professional guides will go above and beyond to ensure your experience is one you will never forget. Our lodge offers unmatched comfort, amenities and fine dining — the comforts of home in the wilds of beautiful Alaska.

Our expert fishing guides are U.S.C.G. credentialed and certified first responders. Ensuring that your safety is their top priority. To request trip information, please fill out our online form. To purchase a 2026 Alaska Fishing License, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. For the latest Fish The Nush forecast, visit NOAA.

About Us

2500

Happy Clients

10

Expert Guides

30

Years Guiding Experience

5

Stars In The Bush

Experience some of Alaska’s best fishing for:

  • King Salmon

    Best dates

    Mid-June through the first week of July

    Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon, are the largest of the five Pacific salmon species. Kings are found in sheer abundance on the low-pressured Nushagak River from a statewide perspective.

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  • Silver Salmon

    Best dates

    Last week of July through mid-August

    Coho salmon, also known as silvers, are the most acrobatic fish on the Nushagak River. We are typically the only lodge open during this time of year on The Nush so we practically have the whole river to ourselves.

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  • Sockeye Salmon

    Best dates

    July

    Sockeye salmon, also known as reds, are the most plentiful fish to spawn in the Nushagak River and throughout Bristol Bay. With over a million red salmon entering the Nushagak, the action can be exciting and fast.

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  • Rainbow Trout

    Best dates

    All season, mid-June to mid-August

    Alaskan rainbow trout are very prevalent in the upper Nushagak River where they are feasting on the salmon roe. Fly fishing for native & wild trout may not get any better and there is very little pressure on this fishery.

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Alaska’s Nushagak River

Choose Which Salmon Species You Want to Catch and Pick Dates!

Fill out the request dates and details form, and we will send you rates and additional information. For the 2027 season, we have availability during king, sockeye and coho seasons, but the calendar can fill up quickly, so please book your preferred dates as soon as possible.

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Why Choose Fish The Nush?

A full service fishing lodge recognized for comfort and amenities you would not expect to find on the remote Nushagak River.

01

Comfortable Lodging In Remote Alaska

Sleep comfortably in spacious fishing lodge wood cabins featuring real beds, down pillows, electricity, and private bathrooms. Each cabin has its own heater, so you can take the chill off after a day on the river—no tents or roughing it here.
02

Expert Alaska Fishing Guides

Our seasoned guides specialize in Nushagak River king salmon fishing and Bristol Bay trips. Whether you’re a novice or expert, they maximize your catch and enjoyment.
03

Gourmet Dining Experience

Savor fresh Alaskan seafood, hearty home-cooked meals, and memorable desserts prepared daily by our talented chefs.
04

Modern Comfort Amenities

Benefit from hot showers, a pristine bathhouse, satellite internet, and fish cleaning service, everything to make your stay effortless and enjoyable.

What Our Guests Say

“Five stars aren’t enough. The cabins are warm, the guides are fantastic, and the fishing was unbelievable.”

“Caught more King salmon here than ever before. Highly recommend Fish The Nush.”

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This was my second visit to the Nushagak River Adventures Lodge. Everything about my experience was outstanding! The facilities, food, and staff are all first class and amazing. The fishing guides are knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. Fishing was great! The food was excellent in both quality and quantity. Top rated restaurant quality. The housing units were clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff is very friendly and treats you like family. The owner, Pete, is very welcoming and personable.
Rick Moyer2025 Guest
The Nushagak River Adventure was way beyond my expectations. It’s a luxurious experience in the wilderness of Alaska where comforts are not typically available. Pete the owner and his team have thought of everything. They are a great team that bends over backwards to make the customer’s experience the best that it can be. The fishing was fantastic. The food was exceptional. The cabins were comfortable. Everything was top notch. I definitely want to return!
Brad Moyer2025 Guest
Five star experience, flew into camp with a pilot who has 22,000 hours under his belt. Was catching fish within an hour of arriving. Camp is super clean and it’s just beautiful out here. By far the best guides in the area. Thank you Pete!
Austin Alvin2025 Guest
Where do I begin… YOU run a first class operation! I had a BLAST! Outstanding food, accommodations, guides, and seaplane service. Thanks for one of my “Bucket List” items! I hope they will invite me back again.
Bill SigmonNorth Carolina

Fish The Nush Salmon Fishing Adventures

The lodge on the bank of the Nushagak River

Comforts of Home in the Bush

A full-service fishing lodge known for comfort and amenities you wouldn’t expect on the remote Nushagak River in Bristol Bay, Alaska. What makes us stand out from the rest is our top-notch facility, cuisine that rivals any major restaurant, quality boats and gear, and attention to detail. We are proud of the reputation we’ve earned as a high-quality, guest-focused operation.

Nushagak River, Alaska

Our superb location enables us to fish the lower Nushagak River in Bristol Bay where the best salmon fishing in Alaska occurs annually. We invite you and your guests to fish with our experienced guides for the salmon fishing trip of a lifetime with the comforts of home in the Bush.

The Nushagak River, in Alaska’s Bristol Bay, is home to Alaska’s largest run of wild Chinook salmon. As the season progresses sockeye enter the Nushagak River from Bristol Bay, the world’s largest producer of these prized fish. We also see an enormous run of silvers with little to no fishing pressure and are usually the only lodge open during silver season on The Nush. The main lodge is the gathering for guests to enjoy exquisite meals and share fish stories. The bathhouse is spacious and impeccably clean with separate facilities for women and men. The buildings on the property are connected with walkways. We truly have the nicest lodge, the best hospitality, the top equipment, boats and gear, and knowledgable guides on the river.

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Plan your ultimate Bristol Bay salmon fishing lodge adventure. Join Fish The Nush for world class king and sockeye runs on the Nushagak River. Book your trip now.

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