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Well, it looks as though I will be overnighting in King Salmon AK on September 28th and October 11th. Anyone from here at 24hr care to join another bear hunter and I over dinner and a brew or two?

Sounds like a bear hunt. Sorry I won't be in KS as I'll be in camp. Will want to hear all about it on this forum. Who you hunting with?

I use to live in King Salmon, the main hotel burned down last year. The other one is a B+B sort of thing and serve up a pretty good prime rib dinner. Its called the D&D restarant and Naknek Hotel. 907-246-4430 or 246-4444. The Quinat is gone, they sort of burned it down to the ground. It was a good 40 dollar a night flop that they were getting up to around 400 a nite in season. No great loss. No body was in the place when it when up. My guess, it was another King Salmon Naknek insurance swindle. Who knows. Go say hi to Sam "He got what he deserved" Egli. If you ever caught that documentary about that fool who was petting Brown Bears and got ate. He's a pretty good guy, Likes big handguns!! There is also the bar and a bank and that is about it.

Phil,

If I had known you would have been intersted in a hunt trade I would be hunting with you for sure. Maybe I can do a moose hunt with you soon.
I am hunting with Gary LaRose. References checked out good. I am hopeful. Hunting near Pumice Creek as near as I can tell.

gmsemel, thanks for the heads up on stuff to do. I was advised to stay at the Antlers Inn, Know anything about it? Where is the best place to buy lures for Silver Salmon and what should I get? I have been in and through Atwater Calif. and it is a LONG ways from the Alaska Penninsula in more ways than one, eh?

A handful of vibrax lures is really all you need for silver fishing.

I have stayed at the King Ko Inn in King Salmon a couple of times. It's next to the Airport, across the street from Eddies (the bar and eatery) also about 1/2 a block from the grocery store if you have forgotten something.

Have a great time! Bear hunting on the Penn is one of the most exciting hunts of a lifetime!

Why is your picture so small?

I'm not sure why they are coming out so small. These pictues were from pre-digital camera days and were orginally scanned in. Will try another one.

I also meant to tell Safariman that the king ko inn in King Salmon has small Morgan type buildings for rooms. Not very fancy but very functional and as reasonable as a room can be in the bush.

Believe I know a couple guys in that picture...

Art,

Isn't the guy on the left Tracy something? He was on the tube guiding a fella for moose and griz on some outdoors show. I believe the guiding buisness was called Blue Mountain Lodge??

Jeff

Damn, nice bear! How big?

The Antler is a flop house at best with the Quinanat gone well I would rather stay at the D+D but if its only for a night or two, maybe you could stand it. As for Atwater, well I am surprise how much I have gotten to like the area. OK its California, but they do have some good ranges around. The Sun Rise over the Sierra's was something to see this morning, high thin overcast and it was something to remember. All and all you have to do what you have to do.

Like you were already told, the only place to buy lures or any fishing related gear is at the AC store next to Eddies...one problem, they are about sold out of everything and the next barge with supplies is scheduled for the middle of next month and it is always late....So you better bring what ya need.

The Silvers have been hitting pretty good for the last couple weeks, you'll see the tailend of the run at best.

A place to stay is a crapshoot, all I could recommend is booking something soon or you might not have a place to stay, your hitting town when things will be as busy as they get...

The food is fair at Eddies if you can deal with the drunks, its more a bar that restaurant.

We were up the lake last week and saw plenty of bears, I took a couple photos you can view at this link if you want

Here is a local info list (I've posted here before) that should still be pretty current......


Local Information for the greater King Salmon/Naknek area.
Current August 2006

The following listed businesses DO NOT have my personal recommendation.
I have little to no personal experience with any of them.
These listings were offered by the local tourist information center
and a variety of other sources.
Some, even thought listed as "Lodge" "Cabins" or "Hotel"
may only be a couple rooms above a local tavern
or a single cabin or room in someones back yard.

By all means, do your own research before booking.


Overnight Lodging in King Salmon

Antlers Inn
Contact: Jim or Flora McFarland at:
907-246-8525 or 1-888-735-8525
Fax:907-246-6634
Rooms start at $90(winter) $130(summer)
E-Mail Antlersbristolbay.com

Bear Trail Lodge
Contact: Morry or Donnalee Moorcroft
907-246-BEAR(2327)
Fax:907-246-PAWS(7297)
Meals available during summer months
E_Mail DonnaleeBristolbay.Com
Http://www.beartraillodge.com

King Ko Inn
Contact:Kate or Marna
907-246-3377
Fax:907-246-3357
Cabins available
$195 per nite 1 person
$210 per nite 2 persons
$225 per nite 3 persons
E-Mail: kingkoalaska.net
Http://www.kingko.com

Naknek Riverine Lodge
Contact: Allan Aspelund Sr.
907-246-4270
$90 per nite 1 person
$120 per nite 2 persons
Package deals available, call for prices.

King Salmon Inn
907-246-3444
Fax:907-246-6898
$125 per nite 1 person
$180 per nite 2 persons
Weekly and monthly rates,
fishing packages available call for prices.

R&G Boat Rental
Contact: Dave Higdon
Home: 907-246-3353
Shop: 907-246-8651
$75 per cabin nite, sleeps 2 to 4 persons
Maximum 10 people

Rainbow Bend Lodge
Contact: Tom Baumgartner
Summer:907-246-1500 Winter:1-888-575-4249
E-Mail: naknekverizon.net
http://www.bristolbayfishing.com


Overnight Lodging in Naknek

Naknek Hotel (locally known as the D&D)
Contact: George Kastanas
907-246-4430
$110 per nite 1 person
$150 per nite 2 persons

Kings Apartments
907-246-4414

Red Dog Inn
Contact: Alphus or Winnie Alford
907-246-4213
$72.20 per nite 1 person
$83.60 per nite 2 persons
$94.60 per nite 3 persons
Rooms include cable,full bathroom & two double beds

Captains Cabins
Contact: Paug-Vik
907-246-BEST
$71.50 per nite 2 persons
Includes cable TV,phone,kitchen w/dishes

Al-Lou's Bed and Breakfast
Contact: Allan Aspelund, Sr.
907-246-4270
$75 per nite single apartment
$75 per nite single cabin

Apple Haus Bed and Breakfast
Contact: Dorothy Besch
Summer: 907-246-3430 Winter:907-274-3430 or 907-229-6777
$125 per nite 1 or 2 persons
Includes hot cooked breakfast
(No Kids / No pets)
Http://www.applehaus.com

Chulyen Roost Bed and Breakfast
Contact: Debbie Vantrease
907-246-4458 June and July (phone and fax)
or 907-258-0998
$60 per nite 1 person shared bath
$65 per nite 1 person private bath
$75 per nite 2 persons shared bath
$80 per nite 2 persons private bath
$25 per nite Bunkroom
Includes breakfast
Discount for long term stay

The Little House Bed and Breakfast
Contact: Violet Willson
907-246-4486 (phone and fax)
$75 per nite 1 or 2 persons
Breakfast foods provided (?)
TV and Telephone


Air Transportaion Anchorage to King Salmon

Alaskan Airlines
Year round service from Anchorage
1-800-426-0333 or 907-246-6131
Call for current prices

Penninsula Airways
Year round service from Anchorage
1-800-448-4226 or 907-246-3373
Charters also available
Cherokee (holds 5) $400 per hour
Navajo (holds 8) $900 per hour
Caravan (holds 9) $1100 per hour



Air Transportaion King Salmon and Beyond

Branch River Air
May through October service
907-246-3437 summer 907-248-3439 winter
Charters:
C-206 (floats) $370 per hour (holds 5)
Beaver (floats) $540 per hour (holds 7)
Round Trip to Brooks Camp (Katmai Park)
$174 per person (minimum of three persons)

C-Air
Year Round
907-246-6318
Charters:
C-185 (wheels or floats) $365 per hour (holds 4)
Round Trip to Brooks Camp (Katmai Park)
$165 per person (minimum of two persons)
***Will land in the Valley of 10,000 Smokes on request (charter fare)

Egli Air Haul
Year Round
907-246-3554
Charters:
C-206 $360 per hour (holds 5)
Helicopter $975 per hour (holds 4)
***Will land in the Valley of 10,000 Smokes
with the C-206, 3 passengers or less

Katmai Air Service
June 1st through Septenber 17th
1-800-544-0551 or 907-246-3079
Charters:
C-206 (floats) $370 per hour (holds 5)
C-207 (floats) $500 per hour (holds 7)
Beaver (floats) $550 per hour (holds 7)
Otter (floats) $960 per hour (holds 10)
Round Trip to Brooks Camp (Katmai Park)
In-Out same day $164 per person

King Flying Service
Year Round
907-246-4414
Charters Only:
Piper Archer (wheels) $350 per hour (holds 3)
Cherokee (wheels) $400 per hour (holds 5)
C-180 (wheels) $400 per hour (holds 3)



Local Taxi Service

Redline Taxi
907-246-TAXI (8298)
King Salmon to:
Paul's Creek $12 per person
Leader Creek $15 per person
Naknek $20 per person
Charters: mini van $75 per hour


Car Rental

Bristol Bay Contractors
907-246-3360
Car: $20 per hour, $75 per day, $450 per week
Full Pick-up $35 per hour, $80 per day,$480 per week
Van $30 per hour, $85 per day, $485 per week

King Ko Inn
907-246-3377
$85 per day, $45 per half day
call for details

Chucks Boat Storage
Contact: Chuck Allen
907-246-3544
Pick-ups Vans and cars $65 per day plus fuel
Also has weekly and monthly rates

Eddies Used Cars
Contact: Eddie Clark
907-246-3383
Cars trucks and fall ATV rentals(four wheelers)
Call for prices

You should have a great hunt with Gary. He runs a good camp, in a good area and has outstanding guides.

Phil,

Thanks for the heads up, I am looking forward to the hunt and getting ready by shooting my 416 Rigby until my brain starts to delaminate then running up and down bleachers with waders full of ice water . Should be about toughned up by Oct 1. Serioulsly, I am trying to get into good physical condition and am staying in practice with the big guns.

Jeff,

GREAT post and thanks a TON for the info! I will get something booked up tommorrow. I am leaning toward a B&B for the ambience and experience etc.

MARK

I used to live in King Salmon a long time ago. Dorothy Besch is sweet and I believe was one of my teachers. Have fun on your trip.