| Often-times we hear people talking about fishing | | | | comforts include a satellite TV, wireless Internet, |
| Alaska at certain times of the year. While that | | | | and of course phone service. |
| may be great for many peoples personal | | | | The lodge is located in Bettles, Alaska, 180 miles |
| schedule, your trip to Alaska does not have to be | | | | as the crow flies from Fairbanks. The town is |
| limited to windows of time, which is why a | | | | known for being the smallest incorporated city in |
| year-round Alaska Fishing Lodge like Bettles Lodge | | | | Alaska. A funny thought when you consider there |
| is ideal for many fisherman. | | | | are around 30 residents in Bettles. This outpost |
| Bettles Lodge has the appearance of an Alaskan | | | | also serves as a departure point for the Gates of |
| Fishing Lodge from the past, which can be | | | | the Artic National Park, Brooks Range in Northern |
| attributed to the lodge's history. Bettles was built | | | | Alaska, and Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge. |
| in 1948, but there is no need to worry about | | | | As you can imagine, by its location, there are |
| your stay. Even though the main lodge has that | | | | many things to do as well as fish. Flight seeing, |
| beautiful, rustic look of Alaska's yesteryear, it has | | | | snowshoe and cross-country skiing in the winter, |
| been fully updated along with the 18 units that are | | | | pan for gold on a homestead, and see the |
| available. In fact if you stay in one of the second | | | | spectacular Northern lights during the months of |
| floor houses you will find a billiard table in the | | | | August and September. |
| game room. | | | | In all, there are many reasons why a stay at |
| You will also find Bettles Lodge to be a full service | | | | Bettles Lodge should be on your Alaska Fishing |
| Alaska Fishing Lodge, providing it's guest with | | | | Lodge List. If you wish to schedule a trip, keep in |
| plenty of amenities like fish & game licenses, | | | | mind that the area is accessible by boat during |
| a tackle shop, USGS maps, and equipment rental. | | | | the summer and even snow machine weather, |
| If stocking up on fuel is on your mind, you can | | | | and it is also accessible by air. Be sure to bring |
| also purchase aviation and Coleman fuel at Bettles. | | | | your camera, as this will be a trip filled with great |
| For comforts off the water there is a restaurant, | | | | scenery and wildlife. |
| tavern, gift shop and even a liquor store. In room | | | | |