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Dec 2

We’re making our list, and checking it twice. 📝 🎅

Our guides go above and beyond to make every week a special one for guests. From their knowledge of the river to their passion for fishing, these guys do it all. They make sure guests stay safe on the river, offer instruction and guidance, provide much needed humor, untangle a line or two, and set our guests up for success!

They’ve earned their spots on the “Nice” list this year. 😉

Nov 28

One of our favorite parts of being at the lodge, is filling this table with friends and guests every week.

Sometimes we have multiple groups who join us in the same week and don’t know each other at the start. But as the week goes on, folks become friends- dining, laughing, drinking and connecting over what brought all of us together- a shared meal and a love of adventure and fishing.

We’re thankful for all the folks that make the journey to the River Lodge every year! We can’t wait to see you in 2025!

Happy Thanksgiving from our table to yours.

Nov 25

Curtis Wright Outfitters 🤝🏼 Unalakleet River Lodge

We’re excited to say that we’ve teamed up with owner Josh at Curtis Wright Outfitters, who will be adding a week in Unalakleet, Alaska to their hosted trip line up!

As folks know, we call Western North Carolina our home when we aren’t in Alaska and we’re eager to work with our local fly shops and fishing community here in NC.

If you find yourself in Weaverville, NC go check them out on the main street in town.

We’re looking forward to an action packed summer and hosting our friends at Curtis Wright Outfitters!

See y’all on the water. 🐟

Nov 20

Join the URL Crew!

We’re hiring for summer 2025 and have a few spots open for kitchen staff and fishing guides.

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions!

Nov 19

If you’re always thinking about your next fishing adventure, we get it. So are we! Summer can’t come fast enough.

🐟Snag a date for summer 2025! We have limited availability for prime fishing weeks.

🐟Or check out our 2026 dates/rates on our website!
Planning ahead means you get your preferred dates and more time until final payment is due. Win-win!

Nov 14

Let’s be real, the summer weather in Alaska is stunning. And… sometimes it rains buckets. Like any lovers of outdoor adventure know, it comes with the territory.

While our guests are go-getters and aren’t going to let a little rain damper their fun on the river, we do what we can to have all the comforts ready for them when they get off the river.

Rain or shine, we’re here for the adventure. ☔️

#alaska #flyfishing #spinfishing #alaskasalmonfishing #unalakleet #unalakleetalaska #salmon #dollyvarden
#sockeye #boats #unalakleetriver #summeradveture #lodge #adventure #tfo #patagoniaflyfishing
#guidedfishing #coho #hospitality #wildernesss #familyfun #explore

Nov 12

Grab your fishing buddy. The river’s calling.

We have limited spots left in a few select weeks for our 2025 season. This is perfect for pairs or couples who want to join us!

Nov 8

Embracing our sweet tooth. 🍰

•An elevated take on a classic PB & J

•Fresh out of the oven- Tundra Berry Crème Brûlée ready to be topped with the delicious crackly sugar top

•A homemade almond Frangipane Tart

Nov 7

Good Morning! ☀️
This is your friendly reminder to fish like a champion today and everyday.

Nov 5

On the fly 🎣

#alaska #flyfishing #spinfishing #alaskasalmonfishing #unalakleet #unalakleetalaska #salmon #dollyvarden
#sockeye #boats #unalakleetriver #summeradveture #lodge #adventure #tfo #patagoniaflyfishing #hospitality #guidedfishing #coho #hospitality

Nov 2

Nov 1

We’re big fans of our local wildlife. 🫎

Our front deck is the perfect spot for wildlife viewing. We’ve spotted, bears, moose, eagles and foxes!

And on occasion we get to see them take a dip in the river!

Oct 29

Stacked 🐟🐟

#alaska #flyfishing #spinfishing #alaskasalmonfishing #unalakleet #unalakleetalaska #salmon #dollyvarden
#sockeye #boats #unalakleetriver #summeradveture #lodge #adventure
#tfo #patagoniaflyfishing
#guidedfishing #coho #hospitality #wildernesss #familyfun #explore

Oct 25

Instagram vs. reality 😅

#fishflopfriday

Oct 22

Putting up a good fight! 🐟💪🏽

What does guide Bobby have on the line? Wrong answers only.

#alaska #flyfishing #spinfishing #alaskasalmonfishing #unalakleet #unalakleetalaska #salmon #dollyvarden
#sockeye #boats #unalakleetriver #summeradveture #lodge #adventure
#tfo #patagoniaflyfishing #hospitality
#guidedfishing #coho #hospitality #wildernesss #familyfun #explore

Oct 17

We’ve got big goals and a lodge dream.

As newish lodge owners (two seasons still feels kind of new!) we’re fueled by the excitement and adventure of Alaska, the joy of new and returning guests and by the epic place we call home every summer. It’s like summer camp for adults. Who doesn’t love that?!

We’re in full spreadsheet and planning mode as we get ready for 2025! Weeks are filling up which means more folks joining our community, more folks sitting at the big table to enjoy our menu and more fishing stories!

We’re two, 30 something year olds with a wild dream and adventurous hearts who love sharing our summer with any and everyone who wants to cast a rod.

So if you’re like us, and need a change of pace from the day to day, give us a ring and come see us in Alaska next summer.

-Mitch and Skyla

Oct 15

No roads, no problem. 😉

After a short boat ride up river, you’ll turn the bend and get your first glimpse of the River Lodge. It’s a view we never get tired of!

With a classic lodge atmosphere, it’s easy to make yourself at home, take in the sweeping views and enjoy a week with friends.

We look forward to welcoming you to our summer “home” in 2025! Let’s fish. 🐟

#alaska #flyfishing #spinfishing #alaskasalmonfishing #unalakleet #unalakleetalaska #salmon #dollyvarden
#sockeye #boats #unalakleetriver #summeradveture #lodge #adventure #hatchreels
#tfo #patagoniaflyfishing #hospitality
#guidedfishing #summertrip #familyadventure

Oct 14

Meet us on the Unalakleet River!

🐟Booking Summer 2025 and 2026 now!

🗓️Available dates are on our website

Oct 4

🍂Our Fall Edition of The Grayling is out now🍂

As much as our headspace is consumed with what’s happening in Western North Carolina, we still want to share our newsletter with our community. This edition highlights our most memorable moments and reflections from this summer with guests! It was a good one! Plus we added a little love for Asheville, NC too.

Give it a read. Link in our bio and story.

#alaska #flyfishing #spinfishing #alaskasalmonfishing #unalakleet #unalakleetalaska #salmon #dollyvarden
#sockeye #boats #unalakleetriver #summeradveture #lodge #adventure
#tfo #patagoniaflyfishing #hospitality
#guidedfishing

Sep 30

To our URL friends,

We are ok and safe.

We have heard from our Asheville area URL staff, immediate friends and family that they are safe as well.

We are in complete shock at the devastation and loss. These photos are from the main intersection just below our house. We are immensely grateful to have our home in one piece. We know that’s not the case for so many in our area.

We are doing what we can to be good neighbors, friends and community members. Giving what we can, where we can. If you are interested in offering support, please let us know.

For now we are taking it day by day as we assess what we can do next.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out. We appreciate you!

Love,
Mitch and Skyla

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