Lodge · Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
Kodiak Brown Bear Center & Lodge
Run by Koniag (Alutiiq-owned) · Jul–Oct
About
Alutiiq-owned fly-in lodge on Karluk Lake in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, reached by chartered floatplane from Kodiak. All-inclusive 4, 5 and 8-day stays focus on guided Kodiak brown bear viewing on salmon streams without boardwalks or crowds, and are marketed for bear viewing, fishing or photography.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 July
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:07 | Night |
| 05:07 | 05:51 | Blue hour |
| 05:51 | 06:47 | Golden hour |
| 06:47 | 08:38 | Soft |
| 08:38 | 11:53 | Medium |
| 11:53 | 16:51 | Harsh |
| 16:51 | 20:06 | Medium |
| 20:06 | 21:57 | Soft |
| 21:57 | 22:53 | Golden hour |
| 22:53 | 23:36 | Blue hour |
| 23:36 | 24:00 | Night |
5.6 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.2 h | 5.0 h | 0.0 h | 0.0 h |
| Feb | 1.7 h | 6.1 h | 1.4 h | 0.0 h |
| Mar | 1.5 h | 3.9 h | 6.3 h | 0.0 h |
| Apr | 1.5 h | 3.5 h | 8.6 h | 0.5 h |
| May | 1.8 h | 3.6 h | 6.8 h | 4.2 h |
| Jun | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 6.4 h | 5.4 h |
| Jul (window) | 1.8 h | 3.7 h | 6.6 h | 4.8 h |
| Aug (window) | 1.6 h | 3.5 h | 8.2 h | 1.6 h |
| Sep (window) | 1.5 h | 3.7 h | 7.4 h | 0.0 h |
| Oct (window) | 1.6 h | 5.3 h | 3.1 h | 0.0 h |
| Nov | 2.1 h | 5.7 h | 0.0 h | 0.0 h |
| Dec | 2.6 h | 3.9 h | 0.0 h | 0.0 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Kodiak brown bear, Sockeye salmon and Bald eagle
For photographers
- Hides on site: No
- Photo vehicles: Unknown
- Power and charging: Unknown
- Internet: Unknown
What the price covers
- Accommodation: Yes
- Meals: Yes
Prices from $5,600 pp (4 day / 3 night all-inclusive
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Anchorage time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 09:53– | 15:51– | 7h 22m7 h 22 min | 12° |
| Feb | 08:51– | 17:19– | 9h 32m9 h 32 min | 20° |
| Mar | 08:37– | 19:29– | 11h 49m11 h 49 min | 31° |
| Apr | 07:13– | 20:35– | 14h 21m14 h 21 min | 43° |
| May | 06:03– | 21:31– | 16h 36m16 h 36 min | 52° |
| Jun | 05:27– | 22:07– | 17h 57m17 h 57 min | 56° |
| JulIn season | 05:51– | 21:57– | 17h 19m17 h 19 min | 54° |
| AugIn season | 06:50– | 21:02– | 15h 14m15 h 14 min | 47° |
| SepIn season | 07:54– | 19:43– | 12h 47m12 h 47 min | 35° |
| OctIn season | 08:57– | 18:18– | 10h 21m10 h 21 min | 24° |
| Nov | 09:08– | 15:52– | 8h 1m8 h 1 min | 14° |
| Dec | 10:00– | 15:03– | 6h 40m6 h 40 min | 9° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026