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    “Pretty lake, lots of salmon, camping, lodge, and bears”

    We camped 50' from Naknek Lake in the NPS campground behind a secure electric fence, while storing... read more

    Reviewed 23 July 2017
    Traveler_from_Alaska
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    “Beautiful lake in bear country”

    This is the lake where most floatplanes land (unless the winds change and you'll land at Brooks... read more

    Reviewed 20 July 2016
    Lukeoline
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    Dallas, Texas
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    Scenic lake in the park.

    About Naknek Lake

    Scenic lake in the park.
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    Reviewed 23 July 2017
    Pretty lake, lots of salmon, camping, lodge, and bears

    We camped 50' from Naknek Lake in the NPS campground behind a secure electric fence, while storing food and gear in separate walk-in lockers. Campsite was spotless and vault toilets were cleaned and restocked regularly. But crossing the floating bridge to get to bear viewing...More

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    Reviewed 20 July 2016
    Beautiful lake in bear country

    This is the lake where most floatplanes land (unless the winds change and you'll land at Brooks Lake). Bears swim here, comb the shore, and walk the paths all around this lake. This is the lake that Brooks Campground is on. Beautiful sunrises on the...More

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    Reviewed 29 June 2016 via mobile
    Those rocks are floating!

    Brooks Lodge fronts Naknek Lake and the lake provides the floatplane with a place to land. If the wind is "wrong", they must land on Brooks Lake. One of the cool things about Naknek is the fishing, and another is the abundance of pumice rock...More

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    Reviewed 6 June 2016
    Beautiful big lake to explore

    I have done two kayak trips on Naknek Lake. One in July 2014 from Brooks Camp to Fure's Cabin and back, through the Bay of Islands, and the other in July 2015 doing the Savonoski Loop clockwise. You can rent kayaks and canoes at Brooks...More

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    Reviewed 21 December 2015
    View

    From the lake you can look out into the distance and see the mountains which are part of the park and watch sunrise and sunset

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    Reviewed 6 August 2015
    A beautiful Lake amidst the mountains and Bears

    We flew into Naknek Lake on our way to Brooks Falls. The lake itself is beautiful and surrounded in the distance by beautiful mountains. We did not fish while we were there so I cannot comment on that aspect. The lake is frequently visited by...More

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    Reviewed 31 July 2015
    Float Plane Landing

    The place where the float planes land and park to bring visitors to Brooks Fall camp and lodge. The lake is also full of fish which you can see quit plainly through the crystal clear water. The scenery all around the lake is just beautiful.

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    Reviewed 22 July 2015
    Huge lake with good fishing, watch for winds and rough waters though

    Naknek Lake is beautiful. Especially the Bay of Islands. Great fishing for trout and pike. Stay close to shore if you are in a small craft and watch carefully for the willawas, sudden winds that turn a quiet lake into a death trap. Beautiful views...More

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    Reviewed 28 July 2014
    Nice runway!

    Flying in a float plane, taking off and landing in water, is pretty exciting the first couple times you do it. Thankfully, Naknek Lake was calm every time we had to use it.

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    Reviewed 10 July 2014
    Best bear viewing in the world

    In July and September this is one of the best locations for bear viewing in the world. Naknek Lake is a marvellous spot, tranquil and beautiful

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