Icy Bay Lodge

What Icy Bay Lodge does

Icy Bay Lodge operates a remote Alaskan fishing and hunting lodge in the Saint Elias Mountain Range, situated 60 miles from the nearest competing lodge and accessible only via small aircraft from Yakutat. The business is owned and operated by Todd and Ruth Robertson, who acquired the property in 2014 after Todd's first visit in 2010. The lodge offers three core trip products: 7-day/6-night offshore fishing expeditions for halibut, King Salmon, lingcod, and rockfish ($5,450/person), 7-day/6-night Silver Salmon (Coho) trips ($5,500/person), and 10-day unguided moose hunt transport services ($12,500/person). Accommodations consist of five heated cabins with private bathrooms and a main lodge building, supported by a small staff of captains, first mates, guides, and a professional chef.

The company's value proposition centers on exclusivity: guests access 110+ square miles of private fishing and hunting grounds with no other fishermen or hunters visible during stays. Revenue is generated entirely through direct-to-consumer bookings handled by the owners via the company website, phone, and email, with no intermediaries, resellers, or distribution partners for customer acquisition. Pricing is all-inclusive, covering accommodation, meals, guides, fishing gear, fish processing, and transportation coordination with required air partners Yakutat Coastal Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

The business operates seasonally from June through October, with the 2026 and 2027 seasons already open for booking. Demand has exceeded capacity for the 2026 moose hunt season, which is no longer accepting additional transports. Icy Bay Lodge is privately held, bootstrapped, and family-operated, with no disclosed outside investors, parent company structure, or external debt or equity financing. Marketing is limited to a Squarespace website, YouTube promotional videos, email newsletter capture, and TripAdvisor reviews, with the company relying primarily on direct owner-led sales and word-of-mouth within the affluent outdoor enthusiast segment.

Name

Icy Bay Lodge

Legal name

Icy Bay Lodge

Website

https://icybaylodge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Icy Bay Lodge is a remote Alaskan fishing and hunting lodge in the Saint Elias Mountain Range, offering all-inclusive guided halibut and salmon trips and unguided moose hunts to affluent outdoor enthusiasts via direct booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Services

NAICS

Fishing, Hunting and Trapping (114), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE), Coastal & Marine Nature Lodges (THAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Guided fishing trips
• Remote Alaskan lodge
• Moose hunt transport
• Adventure tourism services
• Wilderness fishing expeditions

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fishing Trip Packages: All-inclusive 7-day/6-night fishing trips for halibut, King Salmon, and Silver Salmon. Price includes accommodation, meals, guides, fishing gear, and fish processing. Revenue is generated on a per-trip, one-time basis with no recurring component between seasons.
2. Moose Hunt Transport Service: Transport and lodging service for unguided 10-day moose hunts. Includes accommodation in hunting cabins/posts/tents and transport to hunting grounds. Price is per hunter, per hunt with no guided services included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Icy Bay Lodge operates a remote Alaskan fishing and hunting resort offering all-inclusive 7-day/6-night guided offshore fishing trips for halibut, King Salmon, lingcod, and rockfish, plus 7-day/6-night Coho (Silver Salmon) trips. The lodge also offers 10-day unguided moose hunt transport services with access to over 110 square miles of private permitted hunting grounds. Trips include heated cabin accommodations, meals, professional guides, fishing gear, and fish processing.

Product overview

Icy Bay Lodge is a remote Alaskan fishing and hunting resort offering a unified all-inclusive experience centered on guided outdoor expeditions. The core offerings consist of three distinct trip types: Offshore Fishing Trips (Halibut, King Salmon, Lingcod & Rockfish) at $5,450 per person for 7 days/6 nights; Silver Salmon (Coho) Fishing Trips at $5,500 per person for 7 days/6 nights; and Unguided Moose Hunts at $12,500 per person for 10-day transport-only expeditions. Accommodations include five heated cabins with private facilities, plus a main lodge for meals and gathering. All packages include meals, guides, tackle, gear, and fish processing. The company operates over 110 square miles of private fishing and hunting grounds accessible exclusively to lodge guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offshore Fishing Trips (Halibut, King Salmon, Lingcod & Rockfish) Seven-day/six-night all-inclusive offshore fishing expeditions targeting halibut, king salmon, lingcod, and rockfish in the remote Alaskan waters of Icy Bay. Includes meals, guides, fishing tackle, gear, rods, and fish processing.
• Silver Salmon (Coho) Fishing Trips Seven-day/six-night all-inclusive Coho (silver salmon) fishing trips in private rivers and saltwater areas near the lodge. Includes all meals, private river access, guides, tackle, gear, rods, fish processing and vac sealing.
• Unguided Moose Hunts (Transport Service) Ten-day unguided moose hunting expeditions with transport service only, providing access to over 110 square miles of permitted hunting grounds in Alaska's Game Unit 5B. Includes lodging in hunting cabins/posts/tents and transport logistics; no guided hunt services included.
• Lodge Accommodations Remote Alaskan lodge featuring five heated cabins with private bathrooms and showers, plus a main lodge building for dining, cocktails, and gathering. Includes satellite WiFi, a fire pit, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Each cabin has comfy beds and gear storage space.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110+ square miles of private fishing and hunting grounds exclusively available to clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yakutat Coastal Airlines (YCA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYakutat Coastal Airlines provides the critical air transport service from Yakutat to Icy Bay Lodge. Guests are met at Yakutat airport and transported to YCA's facility, then flown 30 minutes to the lodge's gravel airstrip. This is a required partner for all guest logistics. The lodge staff makes all arrangements with YCA and provides names and schedules. YCA controls scheduling and weather-dependent departures.
• Alaska AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlaska Airlines is the required commercial airline for guest transport. Guests must book Alaska Airlines Flight 61 from Seattle (via Juneau) to Yakutat, and Flight 66 for departure. The lodge recommends Alaska Airlines Signature Visa card for companion fair benefits. This partnership is essential for guest access to the remote location.
• Alaska Fish and GameminorOthersAlaska Fish and Game (adfg.alaska.gov) is referenced as a regulatory resource for fishing licenses and hunting regulations. Guests purchase fishing licenses through this government agency. The lodge provides the URL for license purchasing and recommends the website for out-of-state hunters to study regulations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kvichak Lodge: Remote Alaskan fly-in lodge offering guided fishing trips in a similar price segment and all-inclusive format. Competes for the same affluent anglers seeking exclusive wilderness settings.
• No See Um Lodge: Remote Alaskan fly-in fishing lodge on the Kvichak River offering guided salmon and trout trips in an all-inclusive format. Targets the same affluent adventure angler customer as Icy Bay.
• Tikchik Narrows Lodge: Fly-in Alaskan lodge offering guided fishing trips in a remote wilderness setting with similar all-inclusive premium pricing. Competes for the same high-end experiential angler.
• Alaska Rainbow Lodge: Fly-in Alaskan lodge specializing in guided fishing and wildlife experiences for premium clientele. Overlaps with Icy Bay on customer profile, all-inclusive pricing structure, and remote operation model.
• Crystal Creek Lodge: Remote Alaskan fishing lodge offering guided trips for salmon and trout with similar all-inclusive pricing and exclusivity focus. Operates as a comparable fly-in alternative in the ultra-premium Alaskan fishing market.
• Bristol Bay Lodge: Fly-in Alaskan fishing lodge on Bristol Bay providing all-inclusive guided fishing trips for king salmon, sockeye, and other species. Directly comparable business model, customer segment, and pricing tier to Icy Bay Lodge.
• Alaska West Lodge: Remote fly-in Alaskan fishing lodge offering guided salmon and trout trips comparable to Icy Bay's offshore fishing packages. Operates on a similarly high-end, all-inclusive basis targeting affluent anglers seeking exclusive wilderness access.
• Reel Action Alaska Lodge: Remote Alaskan fishing lodge targeting affluent anglers with all-inclusive guided packages. Directly comparable in offering mix, customer profile, and remote access logistics.

Emerging players

• Alaska's Trophy King Lodge: Alaska-based fishing and hunting lodge offering guided trips in a remote setting. Comparable activity mix and customer segment, though smaller scale and less established brand than Icy Bay Lodge.

Broad incumbents

• Nimmo Bay Lodge: Canadian wilderness lodge offering luxury all-inclusive fishing and adventure packages. Comparable high-end positioning and remote-access model, though typically broader in offering mix (multi-sport) than Icy Bay.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/be1qtOU8dpY
• Facebookfacebook.com/IcyBayLodge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institue

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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