Join wildlife photographer David Hemmings at some of the most exciting and action packed grizzly bear photography locations anywhere on the planet. We will be based at our private lodge where we will fly out each day to photograph grizzly bears pounding salmon and chasing them in the rivers and creeks. We will also have an opportunity to visit and photograph a huge walrus colony, weather allowing.

ALASKA FISHING BEARS Katmai and Lake Clark National Park, Alaska

  - No single supplement available. max 5 photographers

Price: $8995 USD per person double occupancy. Deposit $2400.USD

 7 nights Night prior and end Anchorage included. 

Balance due May.01

Arrival Aug 19 Anchorage-Aug 20-25 - bear photos fly back Anchorage 25th 6pm night-fly out 26th. 2023- Sold out 

2024: Arrival Aug07 -Aug 08-13 - bear photography back to Anchorage 13th 6pm overnight Anchorage depart 14th, 2024.

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August 2025 info@hemmingsphototours.com

If you have ever wanted to take a grizzly bear photography trip that is completely out of the ordinary where we fly to the location of our choice every day for fishing bears pounding salmon then look no further, you have found it! 

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ITINERARY

Flight Destination: Anchorage, Alaska

Arrival Anchorage Fly  in July 26 overnight then on the 27th fly out to the bear lodge return to Anchorage Aug.01 overnight Anchorage , fly home on the 2nd.

Highlights:

• Expert level photography instruction in a small group setting 

• Wild grizzly bear action photography. Bears fishing for salmon

• Alaskan landscapes. 

• Meet other photographers and wildlife lovers and improve your photographic skills and take home great photographs and memories. 

All meals are included once at the bear lodge. 

Some hiking is required at some destinations but it is seldom more than half a mile. Should be fit enough to carry your own gear for those distances wearing waders and traversing some small hills and knee depth rivers.
•    Accommodations first night in Anchorage and at the lodge. Last night are included.
•    All local flights from and back to the lodge every day . Does not include flight from Anchorage to the bear lodge and return $470 USD. approx
•    All meals while at the lodge as well as a welcome dinner or lunch in Anchorage
•    Guides while at camp
•    Expert photo instruction and guidance in the field
Not Included: 
•    International airfare to place of tour origin. (Anchorage, Alaska) Flight from Anchorage to Iliamna
•    Meals outside of the lodge dates.  Alcoholic beverages or personal gifts or items. 
•    Additional tips for staff such as guides and camp staff. 
•    Note: Tipping for the guides and kitchen staff is expected. Usual tip amount is $150-$200 from each participant.
Surrounded by Katmai National Park, McNeil River Bear Sanctuary and Lake Clark National Park we have daily access to the premier destinations to observe and photograph the giant coastal grizzlies (brown bears) in their natural environment fishing and fighting for salmon. Everyone has seen the spectacular pictures of bears catching fish at Brooks or McNeil Falls. What many people don't realize is that no single location consistently offers an abundance of bears. The reason is that bears follow the salmon runs which peak in different locations at different times. 

 

As the salmon begin to dwindle at one location, the bears move to new spots where the runs are peaking. It is absolutely amazing that these bears have figured out when to leave one location that had salmon and travel sometimes as far as fifty miles to a stream that has an increasing run of salmon. 

 

Our lodge is nestled on a private peninsula on the shore of majestic Lake Iliamna, the heart of Alaska's finest wildlife region. Alaskan style great room provides a cozy atmosphere for us to enjoy the great views. We can also relax before the fireplace in the living room, or enjoy a game of pool in the recreation room while reminiscing about the day’s photography – and planning for tomorrow. 
Our lodge offers many other amenities to provide you the ultimate in comfort during your ultimate Grizzly Bear photo adventure. Comfortable lodge bedrooms and cedar-paneled guest cabins, all with individual bathrooms, provide privacy and rest after a long day of photography.

*Please note flight times to lodges may change due to weather. Additional days,fees due to weather not included. 

Equipment requirements: A digital SLR and a back up camera if you have one.
Lenses: 300mm / 400mm /500mm / wide angle / 100-400 / these lenses will all be good for this trip. If you are using a 300mm you might want to be sure to bring along a teleconverter preferably a 1.4. Tripod. Clothing requirements: The weather in Alaska can be quite unpredictable at this time of year. Dressing in layers is best. We recommend the following outerwear. Long Sleeved Shirt, Jeans/Slacks, Warm Hat & Gloves, Insulated Boots, Long Underwear, Windbreaker or Jacket, Wool Sweater or Fiberfill Vest, Winter Coat, Raingear and waterproof knee-high boots.
Please read our Refund Policy. Do not book your flights until we confirm.

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