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About Tikchik Narrows Lodge

Careers

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Since 1969, Tikchik Narrows Lodge has been a top sportfishing destination in Alaska, renowned for its exceptional fishing program across Bristol Bay. We have 5 aircraft and over 40 boats to access iconic areas like Katmai National Park, Togial National Wildlife Refuge and Wood-Tikchik State Park.

Our team, with 85 years of combined guiding experience, sets the standard for excellence. Join us and be part of a legacy, offering unforgettable experiences in in our countries most unique wilderness. Contact us today by using the information below. 

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Mechanics

Experience you can't get anywhere else

Join the team at Tikchik Narrows Lodge, where we value versatility and a passion for adventure. We are seeking skilled outboard mechanics with an extensive and diverse skillset who are eager to take on a variety of roles around the lodge. Whether maintaining our fleet of boats, assisting with lodge operations, or contributing to the guest experience, we welcome individuals with diverse skills and a can-do attitude. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team in one of Alaska’s most remote and breathtaking locations.

Hospitality

The best summer of your life

Our guests stay in luxurious, duplex cabins designed to provide all the comforts needed to unwind after a day of adventure. As a member of our hospitality team, you’ll be instrumental in delivering exceptional service, creating memorable experiences for our guests. From preparing cabins to providing outstanding guest care, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build your skills and translate your experience in a five-star luxury environment into future career opportunities.

Additionally, all crew have a day off each week to explore and enjoy the stunning beauty of Wood-Tikchik State Park during their seasonal employment.

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Fishing Guides

No experience can replace it

Bristol Bay, Alaska, known as the "Salmon Factory of the World," offers unparalleled opportunities for anglers and guides. The region boasts five species of salmon—King, Sockeye, Chum, Pink, and Silver—along with seven freshwater species, including Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden, Lake Trout, and Northern Pike.

There's no better way to expereince Alaska. As a fishing guide at Tikchik Narrows Lodge, you'll lead our guests through this world-class fishery, either from our main lodge or remote outcamps. Candidates must hold an OUPV 6-Pack Captain's License. 

Fly Out Fishing Guide

Our Team

Veteran Guide Staff and Pilots

Our 2025 professional fishing guides have over 85 seasons of combined Alaskan experience. With a dedicated 35 professional cooks, maintenance, and hospitality staff, and over 60 years of piloting expertise, we ensure exceptional service that’s hard to find in any fishing lodge, particularly in the remote Bristol Bay area. Read More

Meet Your Hosts

Out Camp Guide Housing
  • Hospitality Staff at Tikchik
  • Alaskan Lodge Mechanics
  • Alaskan Fishing Guides Relaxing
  • Post dinner drinks with guests
  • Hawaiian Night at Tikchik Narrows
  • Out Camp Preparations
  • Upper Nushagak Camp
  • Alaskan Lodge Maintenance Staff
  • Sunset Outcamp Overnight

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History

Our History

Tikchik Narrows Lodge

Tikchik Narrows Lodge was started in 1969 by Alaska sportfishing pioneers Bob and Gayle Curtis in the waters of Bristol Bay. At that time, the Curtis’s owned and operated Wood River Lodge and Bob used to fly up to the Tikchik Narrows to take his anglers fishing. Bob always considered the Tikchik Narrows of the Bristol Bay area to be the best fishing around. He would walk up on top of the rock knoll at the tip of the peninsula and dream of building a lodge there, which he did in 1969 when he sold Wood River and devoted his time, money and love to Tikchik Narrows Lodge.

Bob and Gayle Curtis sold Tikchik Narrows Lodge to Bud Hodson in 1986. Bud Hodson had worked at Tikchik from 1975 through 1978. After Tikchik, Bud managed Golden Horn Lodge for 7 years before returning to purchase and operate Tikchik Narrows Lodge. After a successful 36 years at the helm, Bud sold Tikchik and passed the reins to local Alaskan Andy Angstman. Andy was raised in Bethel and has fished and flown throughout Wood-Tikchik State Park and Togiak National Wildlife Refuge for decades. His family owns a cabin one lake up from Tikchik on Chauekuktuli Lake. Today the legacy lives on and you will experience a trip of a lifetime enjoying our luxury Alaska fishing lodge and cabins.

Bristol Bay Sport Fishing

Over the years Tikchik Narrows Lodge has grown and developed an incredible Bristol Bay, Alaska sportfishing program with a network of over 40 boats located throughout the region. No other lodge in Alaska has more experience than Tikchik Narrows Lodge.

The sportfishing opportunities in the Bristol Bay area are truly mind boggling. You will find not only a great diversity of species, but also huge numbers. Bristol Bay is often referred to as the “Salmon factory of the world”, and for very good reason. Bristol Bay offers five species of Salmon: King, Sockeye, Chum, Pink and Silver Salmon along with 7 species of fresh water fish: Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden, Lake Trout and Northern Pike. Our fishing is conducted in the western half of Bristol Bay. The areas we fish include the Nushagak River drainage, Wood River Lakes system, Togiak River drainage, Kulukak River, Tikchik Lakes and some Iliamna water. We only fish in fresh water river and lakes. We do not fish salt water. Check out some amazing Alaska fishing pictures or watch some of our Alaska fishing videos to see what is in store for you here in Bristol Bay.

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