About Us
Dolly Vardens
Dolly Varden trout are anadromous, and are technically a Char. They winter in lakes near the coasts of Alaska, and most spend a portion of the spring and early summer in the ocean, or intertidal zones.
Dollys return to the upper reaches of streams during the summer, where their main food source is the eggs of spawning salmon. Dollys are also common in land-locked interior river systems of Alaska and Canada.
About Doug Ogilvy
Doug Ogilvy: “Wet behind the ears, dried up, and turned gray a number of years ago.”
Doug's first trip to Alaska was in 1968. He moved to Alaska in 1974, and began commercial fishing with his own boat in 1977. Doug has lived in Gustavus since 1978. With over 20 years as a full-time commercial salmon fisherman and bottom fish long-liner, Doug is now “semi retired” from the commercial fishing industry.
In 1996 Doug got a Coast Guard license to carry passengers for hire, and started doing water taxi work in Icy Strait, the outside coast, and Glacier Bay. In 1997 he added boat tours and guided stream fishing to his business. Doug recieved a certificate of completion for an 80-hour “Wilderness First Responder” course, and is competent in a canoe or kayak. Over 30 years of living, working, and playing on the ocean, streams, and in the wilderness of Southeast Alaska has given him extensive first-hand knowledge of this beautiful area.
Gustavus, Alaska
Gustavus, Alaska is a homesteading community, and currently boasts nearly 500 residents! Gustavus is only a twenty-minute scenic flight from Juneau. Alaska Airlines operates a flight once per day between Juneau and Gustavus, throughout the summer. Several small flying services offer numerous additional flights to Gustavus from Juneau, including Air Excursions and Wings of Alaska.
In order to operate our guided trips from this small community in Alaska, we have strong relationships with our friends and neighbors. We are proud of our long standing partnerships in and around Gustavus, and happy to recommend these fine businesses.
Full Service Lodging
Gustavus Inn
Glacier Bay Country Inn
Annie Mae Lodge
Bear Track Inn
Bed and Breakfast
Good Riverbed and Breakfast
Blue Heron B+B
Puffin Bed and Breakfast