Tikchik News & Updates
2023 Season Report
What a year! 2023 was a time of transition for Tikchik Narrows Lodge. 45 years after he first arrived at Tikchik as a winter caretaker, long-time owner Bud Hodson handed the reins over to myself, Andy Angstman. Many long-term employees remained, and Bud was on-site throughout the summer to assist. Head Guide Adam Franceschini, Lodge Manager Carol Smith, and Chief Pilot Steve Larsen all were on hand to ensure a safe and successful operation. [...]
The Narrows – Photo Gallery
Our homewater, The Tikchik Narrows, is a small neck down point connecting two large lakes. This small river provides good spawning grounds for salmon in addition to funneling salmon fry and other fish food from throughout the lake system. Because of this, we have world class Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, and Lake Trout fishing right in front of the lodge. Naturally, "The Narrows" is the reason the lodge was built in this location by [...]
5 Facts About The Togiak Refuge
At Tikchik, we are so fortunate to have 4.7 million acres of pristine fish and wildlife habitat in our backyard with the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. This region is a kaleidoscope of landscapes that include mountain crags, fast-flowing rivers, deep lakes, tundra, marshy lowlands, ponds, estuaries, coastal lagoons, and sea cliffs. The refuge is home to dozens of rich salmon rivers and streams that offer incredible fishing for our anglers. Here are some [...]
2017 Tikchik Narrows Pigs
Alaska Arctic Char & Rainbow Trout Gallery
Tikchik Narrows Lodge 2016 Video
From Jack Boland