Guides

Tikchik Narrows Lodge is world-renowned for experienced guides in the industry-leading fishing program located in Bristol Bay, Alaska. With 14 professional outfitters, each guest receives tailored, personal attention in a fully guided experience. Tikchik guides hold United States Coast Guard Licenses and are well trained in boating operations and safety standards.

Chip King

Chip is Head Fishing Guide and has been with Tikchik for 26 consecutive years. He does a great job in orchestrating planes, guides, and guests. Chip outfits Tikchik with all the tackle, gear, and boat supplies for the year.

Adam Franceschini

Adam has been with Tikchik for 15 years and he is Chip’s right-hand man. He guides in Chile and on the East Coast in the off-season.

Most of Tikchik’s guides spend their off-season guiding in warm water spots such as Florida or the Caribbean. They are professional guides year-round and many of Tikchik’s anglers follow these guides to other destinations around the world.