River Fishing and Bear Watching

Natalie, our guide, was really friendly great to work with. Within an hour of booking the trip, she was reaching out, to find out what we were looking for, and making sure we knew what to expect. We told her we're not regular anglers, and were really interested in seeing the wildlife, and trying something new. We were really hoping to see some bears. We were picked up outside Icy Strait point and drove about an hour to the fishing spot. We made a small trek to a spot with some nice views, and hopefully some bears. While we didn't see a bear we did see a seal there. Back at the fishing location, we donned the waders Natalie provided, and made our way to the lake. She taught the less experienced ones how to use the gear, got them setup and used to it while on shore, then had everyone get in the water. The kids were able to hook a couple of fish, which excited them. I had never fly fished before, so she showed me how, and I gave it a shot for a little while. Her patience was greatly appreciated, and I'm sure we provided her a few laughs. On the way back to Icy Strait Point, we saw some black tail deer. If I had to give a downvote for anything it would be the amount of time driving to and from the fishing location. With that said, even though we didn't see any bears (the group before ours did), which is out of her control, it was still a fun experience. The business is 100% owned and operated by Natalie, and she is obviously working hard to do a good job. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a different, more personalized experience.