Driftwood Wilderness Lodge - Larsen Bay, Alaska

Mark Williams

Me and four buddies spent eight days and eight nights with Nick fishing and hunting, what an amazing time!!!
I am already booked to go back and I'm bringing my wife with me!
We slammed the fish every single day and got a buck, you can't ask for more than that!!

We got to drop crab pots, caught some great snow crab and had an amazing meal out of it!

The home is rustic but cozy, and we felt right at home!
Bear is awesome, a great guy and cook, don't let his looks fool ya 🙂
The food is great and there is always plenty of it!

Nick, Beau, Bear, Sister Sarah, and the rest of the crew are great and I can't wait to be back there!

Stephen Christie

I recently took my son-in-law on a three-day trip in June to Nick’s lodge. It was three days of non-stop, productive fishing. Nick has been guiding trips in Larsen Bay for years and clearly knows where the fish are and how to catch them. We were especially successful in catching halibut each morning as most folks on board caught their limit within the first hour or two before we moved on to other fish in other locations. Nick is a personable and easy-going guy who is at equally at ease with with experienced outdoorsmen or newcomers like me. Everyone had a good time and was able to bring home coolers of fish. The days were well-organized, the lodge food was delicious and plentiful (crabs fresh from the bay!), and the fishing was memorable. Nick’s affordable rates are the best in the area and worth every dollar. We had an amazing time in a beautiful spot with a great guide.

Douglas Nagle

I took my 13 year old son to Larson bay for a three day fishing trip with Captain Nick. It was a great time start to finish. Nick is a pro when it comes to finding fish! He had us on the fish within minutes of dropping lines in the water. It was non-stop action all day. He had productive spots for Halibut, Cod, Rockfish, and Salmon.

In addition to the great fishing Nick provides a very enjoyable atmosphere and overall experience. He was patient and accommodating with my son while fishing. He went out of his way to point out wildlife and other points of interest and would pause so we could take pictures of the beautiful Alaskan backdrop. We set a couple crab pots and found them full of tanner crabs, which were a great addition to the fresh caught fish and from scratch meals that chef Bear cooked up for dinner each night.

I have been on many charter fishing trips. Fishing in Larson bay with Nick stands out as one of the best that I have been on. I would definitely recommend making the trip to fish with Nick and plan on making a return trip!

Dakota Porzondek

Nick and his crew did absolutely everything in their legal power to ensure we had great time. I feel unlike the rest of the lodges in the area Nick isn’t just after your money and genuinely cares about showing you a good time. The the camp cook “Bear” is next to none, he makes great home style meals and is all around a very interesting guy! We will be back soon, and trust me if your interested in hunting, fishing or exploring the Larson Bay Area of Kodiak Island please give Nick a call. He’s a straight shooter and won’t makeup a bunch of garbage just to make a sale.

Adam P

Driftwood Wilderness Lodge is a bucket list type experience. Nick and his chef Bear make you comfortable while you limit out of n halibut salmon and cod everyday. Once you limit out on fish, time to check the crab traps and then you work with Captain Nick on cleaning the fish so you can bring home copious amounts of delicious fish home. The beauty and vastness of nature takes your breath away.||Only issue I had was the meals were so good that I gained some weight in the trip. Would highly recommend if you are interested in a a true wilderness experience.

Allan B

This was a trip of a lifetime; we were fortunate to meet Nicks mother and stepfather who were great hosts. The fishing was top notch, and we couldn't have asked for more. More women should get involved with these fishing trips, Nick and family more than welcomed our Ladys and helped them with fishing!||Nick is a great guide with knowledge of the waters, where there's fish and viewing wildlife and beautiful scenery. We were able to catch our limits each day of Halibut, Pacific Cod, Ling cod and rockfish. Would highly recommend a trip of this nature if you like being involved with all aspects of the adventure.||And I don't want to forget Frenchie and Sarah, 2 wonderful pups!||Thanks Nick, appreciate your time and efforts, it felt like home!

Nellie Lipscomb

Driftwood Lodge is a rare gem. Nick and his team make once in a lifetime moments happen every day.

We caught pacific cod, halibut, yelloweye, pinks, silvers, and kings — and hauled up more crab than we could eat. Bear is a wizard in the kitchen; we ate like royalty. Too good! The Lodge is full of art & stories, and feels like a cozy home — everything I needed to relax after full days on the water. Weather was great with blue skies for days, but fishing on Kita was comfortable no matter the conditions. Our group had pros and people still learning about fishing in Alaska, but Nick made it easy for everyone to put in the work to earn bigger rewards. Larsen Bay is beautiful; we saw deer, fox, bears, whales, & salmon sharks!

Nick, Taylor, & Bear kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes, especially with travel, so we were free to make our adventure dreams come true. Can’t wait to come back for the cabin at Whitney Creek & more!

Jason Petkevich

Came to Larsen Bay to hunt deer and duck. I was fortunate enough to harvest a beautiful buck plus Nick and I were able to put together a fantastic duck hunt. Many of his other guests were fishing and caught beautiful cod. I’m very pleased with my stay at Driftwood Wilderness Lodge. Nick’s helping hand, Max, provided fantastic locally sourced food. Driftwood Wilderness Lodge was actively helping their local community and gave off a very homey feeling. Can’t wait to see what Nick has in store as time goes on. I’ll be back, hopefully sooner rather than later!!