Iliamna
| Iliamna Lodging |
 Iliamna,
with a population of only 94 residents, is located on the
northwest side of Iliamna Lake, the second largest in lake in the
U.S. It lies 225 miles southwest of Anchorage and is near the Lake
Clark Park and Preserve. Illiamna was originally a
traditional Athabascan village approximately 40 miles from the present
location. The village's current size and character can be
attributed to the development of fishing and hunting lodges, and in
recent years, has become a recreational and tourist attraction due to
the excellent fishing at Iliamna Lake. The population is mixed, with
non-Natives, Tanaina Athabascans, Aleuts and Eskimos, with many
residents participating in subsistence hunting and fishing for Salmon,
trout, grayling, moose, caribou, bear, seal, porcupine and
rabbits. Commercial fishing, sport fishing, and tourism are
the major sources of income for the community. Summer temperatures range
from 42 to 62 degrees and winter temperatures average between 6 and 30
degrees. Annual precipitation approximately 26 inches, including
64 inches of snowfall. Iliamna is only accessible by air and
water.
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 Lodging
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Fish in the Midst of Bear Country
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Located
between Lake Clark National Park and Katmai National Park, this lodge affords
guests the opportunity to experience, firsthand, this area's unparalleled
beauty, abundant wildlife, and some of the finest fishing in the world. No
matter what your interests, you'll find it here, not only fishing, but hiking,
kayaking, sightseeing, flight seeing, wildlife viewing, wilderness trekking,
hunting and white-water jet boating. All rooms at the lodge feature
private full baths, and either a queen or single bed. Guests are treated
to elegant, gourmet cuisine, and then can gather in the large trophy room to
relax and socialize in front of a large stone fireplace, partake of the
well-stocked bar, or just settle in and watch satellite TV. The fishing in
Iliamna Lake is world-class. This 90 mile long lake, the largest lake in
Alaska, is alive with arctic grayling, dolly varden, rainbow trout ( the world's
largest ), lake trout, sockeye (red) salmon, Coho (silver) salmon, the mighty
Chinook (king) salmon, and the northern pike. If you tire of fishing,
maybe some bear viewing would be a good diversion. Alaska's Brown Bears,
are the largest of the land carnivores, abound here. These behemoths can reach
standing heights of 10 feet and weigh as much as 1,700 lbs. A special tours is
available for those interested in viewing and photographing these enormous
creatures in close proximity. Flight Seeing/Fishing
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info on other packages and for rates. Ask for ILL
Homer Travel & Tours
