ANTARNIANTARNI

a l a s k apeninsula national

wildlife refuge

the alaska peninsula is the last frontier of the Last Frontier; In a State known for remote areas, this region of Alaska is one of the most remote. It is also rugged and beautiful. An angler can experience high volume fishing without competition beyond his campmates. Days can pass without hearing an aircraft pass overhead.

Yantarni salmon Camp is a wilderness tent camp owned and managed by the owners and managers of Crystal Creek Lodge. While the experiences are distinct from one to the other, the commitment to providing quality service, accommodations and fishing is consistent.

Camp loCation: Yantarni Salmon Camp is located 125 miles south of King Salmon and Crystal Creek Lodge on the Pacific coast of the Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge.

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The fishing experience at Yantarni is high-volume salmon fishing for Chum, Pink and Silver Salmon in small coastal streams. Fishing time while at the camp is unlimited. The main stream, within walking distance from the camp, fills with ocean-fresh salmon as well as sea-run Dolly Varden. Two other prolific salmon streams are close by to give a total of three streams within easy reach of camp. The best salmon holes are those at tidewater, about a mile from camp, and the guides transport fishermen from the camp to the tidewater holes using All Terrain Vehicles. The streams are small enough to wade across most places at low tide and at high tide a good fly caster can reach well past the center.

Fishing

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As the salmon enter the stream from the ocean, they can be seen porpoising the surface as they arrive with the tides. The water clarity is often so clear it is possible to see and cast to specific fish. The roar of the nearby surf before you and majesty of the mountains behind you only add to the sweetness of the experience.

The incoming fish can be followed as they travel upstream with the tides. These fish are fresh and big! Chum and Silver salmon range from 10 to 20 pounds. Many people know about the jumping and fighting qualities of Silvers, but few are aware of the fighting abilities of the

Many people know about the jumping and fighting

qualities of Silvers, but few are aware of the

fighting abilities of the underrated Chum Salmon.

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underrated Chum Salmon. These fish, only a few yards out of the saltwater, are exceptional sport fish, rivaling Silvers in their tenacity. There are also plenty of Pink Salmon, which are tough and willing fighters, especially on light gear.

Being so close to the Ocean, the salmon are very aggressive; willing to hit a fly with abandon, often within moments after it hits the water and before the angler is ready. Persons who do not fly fish can use jigs with similar results. If weather and water conditions are right the fish will strike surface poppers.

The Yantarni Salmon Camp is a high-volume salmon catching experience and a low-volume harvest experience. We will harvest and prepare fresh salmon for guests to eat at lunch and dinner while at the camp but several factors, including remoteness of this wilderness camp, the logistics of serving the camp by air and the sustainability of the streams preclude the harvest and shipping of boxes of fish. For those who wish to return home with a box of fish, we provide a 25 lb. box of wild salmon fillets at no extra cost, commercially caught from the Naknek River and perfectly packaged, waiting at the King Salmon Airport upon return from the camp. Extra boxes of fish are available for purchase.

All flies, lures and terminal tackle are provided at no extra cost. You must bring your own waders and rain gear and 7- to 9-weight fly rods or spin fishing rods. A detailed pre-trip travel and packing list will be provided at time of reservation.

As one would expect from a camp managed by Crystal Creek Lodge, it is a comfortable place featuring heated wall tents, hot showers and delicious food. The accommodations consist of heavy-duty wall tents with wood floors. The guest tents feature wood burning stoves, electric lights, carpet, and comfortable beds with sheets and down comforters. The kitchen/dining tent provides ample space for comfortable dining and evening social activities. The shower tent and lavatory facilities have an inexhaustible supply of hot water, and the water, which is pumped from a well, is as clean and pure as you will ever find. There is a flush toilet for guests.

Meals are cooked and served “home style” in the dining hall. Breakfasts can be chosen hearty as sausage and eggs or light as oatmeal or fruit. Streamside shore lunches of fresh salmon are a camp specialty. Dinner entrees include prime rib, roasted chicken and fresh salmon with side dishes.

While we cannot legally provide alcoholic beverages, beer, wine and liquor can be purchased in King Salmon prior to departure for camp. We invite you to bring your favorites along with you.

Camp Accommodations

Dining & LiquorThe shower tent and

lavatory facilities have

an inexhaustible supply

of hot water. And there

is also a flush toilet

for guests.

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The guest tents feature

wood burning stoves,

electric lights, carpet,

and comfortable beds

with sheets and down

comforters.

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ANTARNIANTARNI

ANTARNIANTARNI

Reservation Office:P.O. Box 872729 • Wasilla, AK 99687

Phone: (907) 357-3153Fax: (907) 357-1946

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