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Jan 31

Apply now for 2026!

The Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy is excited to announce that the application period for the 17th annual Academy is now open. The 2026 Academy will take place at Bear Trail Lodge in King Salmon, AK from June 4th-11th, 2026.

Click here for the 2026 application. The application period will remain open until April 3, 2026.

We look forward to reading applicant materials and working with students in the 17th annual Guide Academy! Please contact Anna Petersen at anna.petersen@tu.org with any questions about the Academy or the application.

Jul 18

2024 Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy Highlights

This June, 14 students and a handful of instructors boarded bush planes from various locations across Alaska. Our destination? Igiugig, on the shore of the mighty Kvichak River for the 15th annual Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy.

Dec 21

Watch “School of Fish” today

“School of Fish” offers an intimate portrait inside one family’s seasonal salmon rituals and traditions. In addition, it explores the new connections to salmon that are being forged through programs like our very own Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy.

Dec 21

2023 Guide Academy Recap

We are thrilled to share the highlights of the 14th annual Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy, which took place at the beautiful Mission Lodge in King Salmon, Alaska from June 4th to 11th, 2023.

Feb 6

Apply now for 2025!

The Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy is excited to announce that the 14th annual Academy will be held at Mission Lodge from June 4-10, 2023. Apply today!

Jul 12

2022 Recap: A Cross Cultural Experience at the Guide Academy

The 2022 Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy was one for the books! Here's our recap of the week at Bear Trail Lodge in King Salmon.

Jan 21

Apply now for 2022!

The Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy is excited to announce that the 13th annual Academy will be held at Bear Trail Lodge from June 5-12, 2022. Apply today!

Aug 24

Recap: 2021 Guide Academy at Last Cast Lodge

Notes from the 2021 Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy at Last Cast Lodge in Igiugig!

Mar 8

2021 Academy application now open

The Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy is excited to announce that the application period for the 12th annual Academy is now open. The 2021 Academy will take place at Last Cast Lodge near Igiugig from August 6-14th, 2021.

Jan 15