FLY IN FISHING AND BEAR VIEWING TO CRESCENT LAKE
We offer trips to Crescent Lake throughout the summer, and these begin in June and extend well into late September. Run timing for Crescent Lake sockeye and silvers is later than many of the other West Cook Inlet fly in fishing locations. In addition to sockeye and silver salmon, Crescent Lake also supports a healthy population of resident dolly varden as well as lake trout. The lake is also a very well known for its incredible bear viewing opportunities.
Crescent Lake Bear Viewing
Crescent Lake is one of the most consistent and breathtaking bear-viewing locations we fly to. Nestled within Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, the area supports a stable and thriving bear population, free from hunting pressure.
The steady supply of salmon throughout the summer—and especially during the fall—draws bears to the lake and surrounding river, making sightings a frequent and unforgettable part of your trip. Whether you're fishing or simply exploring the shoreline, bear encounters are common. Fortunately, the bears at Crescent Lake are highly habituated to human presence, and aggressive behavior is exceptionally rare.
Your experienced guides are well-versed in bear behavior and will ensure your experience is not only safe, but also one you'll never forget.
Crescent Lake Sockeye Salmon, Silver Salmon, Dolly Varden and Lake Trout Limits
The limit for both sockeye and silvers salmon is three fish per person, per day. The limit for lake trout is 2 per, day per person and the dolly varden limit is 5 per day, per person with only one fish allowed to exceed 12 inches. We regularly practice catch and release for both dolly varden and lake trout.
About Crescent Lake Fishing
• Location: West Side Cook Inlet
• Flight Time: 40 minutes
• Trip Duration: 6-8 hours
• Target Species: Sockeye Salmon, Silver Salmon, Lake Trout and Dolly Varden
• Limit:
Silvers & Sockeye: Three fish (currently closed)
Trout: Catch and Release
Trout: Catch and Release
• Run Timing:
Sockeye: July 10 – Aug 10
Silvers: Aug 15 – Sept 15
Trout: July-Sept
• Cost: $850 per person
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