Travel, Maps & Equipment

GETTING HERE:
Fly into Anchorage:
Alaska is well served by a number of airlines including Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and Northwest Airlines. Flight times vary, but non stop flights to Anchorage run from over 3 hours from Seattle to over 5 hours from the Chicago or Minneapolis. For schedules please visit the individual airlines websites.

Anchorage is often called the "air crossroads of the world" due to its strategic location between major population centers in North America, Europe and Asia. So we are accessible to fishermen world wide.

Places to stay in Anchorage:
lakehoodinn.com

Fly to Rainbow Point Lodge: Rainbow Point Lodge lies 220 miles southwest of Anchorage Alaska on the shores of Lake Iliamna. To reach the lodge, you must first fly to Anchorage. From there you fly to the village of Iliamna where our pilot will meet you for the floatplane flight to the lodge.

ANCHORAGE - ILIAMNA
Iliamna Air Taxi
45 minute flight - instrument controlled
907-571-1248
iliamnaairtaxi@starband.net

Lake Clark Air
907-781-2208
888-440-2281

Or if you prefer, our pilot Jason Doellefeld (877-850-5858) can meet you in Anchorage and fly you directly to the lodge.

PACKING LIST:

All fishing gear is provided, but you might want to bring some of the following items for your personal comfort and use:

• Good rain gear
• Long pants
• Long Sleeved shirts
• Sweater or polar fleece
• Medium weight jacket, water resistant,with hood
• Waders, wading boots and thermal underwear
• Hiking boots
• Boot socks
• Waterproof gloves and stripping gloves
• Hat
• Insect repellent, 95% DEET content
• Polaroid sunglasses
• Binoculars, camera
• Personal/toiletry items
• Sunscreeen
• Liquor is not provided - feel free to bring your own. Owner's choice is Jim Beam.

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