Team Saltery
Greetings from Lodge Owners, Dave & Alana!
Saltery Lake Lodge was originally owned by my grandfather Jim Magoffin. It was used as a rest and relaxation area for the employees of Alaska International Air, a small airline he started in the 1960s. Airline pilots, baggage handlers, and mechanics were invited to enjoy the lodge when they weren't busy helping build the Trans Alaska Pipeline.
Naturally, I grew up spending my summers on Saltery Lake. It is here that I caught my first salmon, saw my biggest bear, and learned how to truly appreciate Alaska. My best childhood memories involve flying in bush planes and hauling in salmon that seemed bigger than me at the time.
As the owner and operator of Saltery Lake Lodge, this place is still as special as it was when I was a kid. While I take care of the nitty-gritty flying and filleting, Alana is excited to share her culinary skills with you. She is dedicated to producing hearty meals that will satisfy even the most hard core angler. From Dolly Varden Trout Taco Tuesday lunches to Friday’s Filet Mignon Surf and Turf dinners, Alana could take on any restaurant in the last frontier and win!
We invite you to continue our family tradition by hopping in my plane and letting us show you why my grandfather fell in love with this place nearly 50 years ago. Alana and I cannot wait to share the best salmon fishing that our home state has to offer.
We hope to see you this summer for your Alaska fishing adventure!
-Dave & Alana
The Guides
At Saltery we take pride in the fact that our guides come from many years of river experience and have worked professionally in the fishing industry in the past. We rotate through a great core group throughout the season so you get the best guide for your species!