Kain’s Fishing Adventures offers world-class salmon and halibut fishing in Sitka, Alaska, just a 2.5-hour flight from Seattle. The Lodge is now open June through early September, perfectly timed for peak runs of king and silver salmon. Kings average 12-30 pounds, with trophy fish topping 40-70 pounds, while silvers bring fast-paced action from mid-July to September. Halibut from 15-300 pounds are abundant all season and can be targeted any time of day thanks to Sitka’s mild tides.
The cedar lodge overlooks Sitka Sound and accommodates up to 18 anglers, with comfortable rooms, hearty meals, and panoramic views. Guests fish from 30–32 ft. custom Almar boats equipped with heated cabins, enclosed toilets, and top-end electronics. Daily guided trips run up to 10 hours, and fish are vacuum-packed, flash-frozen, and boxed for your return flight.
Quick Facts - Kain's Fishing
2026 Rates: Start at $3,795 + tax for 4 nights / 3 days fishing
Location: Sitka, Alaska - 2.5-hour flight from Seattle.
Season: June - Early September.
Species: King & silver salmon, halibut, rockfish, lingcod, bottomfish
Boats: 30-32 ft. custom Almar boats with twin four-stroke outboards, heated cabins, enclosed toilet, 360° walk-around deck, and top-end electronics. 6 anglers per boat. Groups of 3 get a private boat.
Schedule: Up to 10 hours on the water (6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).
Equipment Provided: G-Loomis rods, Shimano and Avet reels, tackle, bait, rain gear, and boots.
Fish Care: Vacuum-packed, flash-frozen, boxed for airline travel.
Lodging: Cedar lodge overlooks Sitka Sound, big-screen TV, BYO alcohol.
The Lodge Season: June through early September. King Salmon: Kain's fishing season begins in June with the mighty king salmon. Peak king salmon fishing is in June. Kings are the largest of the five species of salmon, with an average weight of 12 to 30 pounds, although 40 to 70 pounders are not uncommon.
Silver (Coho) Salmon: From mid-July through mid-September, vast schools of acrobatic silvers move into Sitka waters. Silvers average 6 to 20 pounds and provide fast and furious action.
Halibut: The halibut fishing in Sitka is consistently outstanding. Halibut, ranging from 15 to 300 pounds, are abundant all season.
Sitka doesn't have to contend with strong tidal currents, meaning you can fish for halibut any time of the day. These conditions allow anglers the opportunity to fish for multiple species each day. It's pretty common to catch halibut, salmon, and other bottomfish all on the same day. Regulations: (2025) King Salmon: to be determined for 2026.
• Silver Salmon 6 per day each day
• Halibut 1 per day, slot-size limit to be determined.
• Rockfish 3 per day
• Lingcod 1 per day with a two-fish annual limit.
• (1 fish 30-35" and one fish over 55")
30 to 32-ft. Custom Almar Boats
Boats: The Lodge has four 30-32 ft. custom-built Almar boats with smoke-free, quiet, four-stroke twin outboards. The boats have a 360-degree walk-around deck, allowing each angler plenty of room to fish forward, side, and aft. Their warm, dry cabins provide seating for six and an enclosed toilet. The vessels are equipped with state-of–the-art fish-finding electronics, navigation, and communication. Group Size: The Lodge fishes up to six anglers per boat. If you book for a party of four, your group will have the entire boat to yourselves. However, if you book for a party of three or fewer, you will be paired with other anglers on the boat. Travel Time: Kain's private boat dock is a short drive from the Lodge. Captains and Crew: U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains who know the Sitka waters and helpful deckhands. The owner, Greg Kain, had over twenty years of experience leading fishing adventures.
Salmon Fishing Success
A Typical 8 to 10-Hour Fishing Day: You’ll spend up to 10 hours a day on the water. 4:45 a.m. Wake-up call. 5:15 a.m. Home-cooked breakfast with hot coffee and tea. 5:50 a.m. You’ll head out to the docks, where the boats will be warmed up and ready to go. 6:00 a.m. You’ll head out for fishing. Mid-day: Enjoy a hearty lunch onboard. 3:30 p.m. Return to the dock. Take pictures of the day’s catch. The crew will do the fish care. 4:00 p.m. Enjoy appetizers and the Sitka Sound sunset. 6:00 p.m. Dinner is served.
The Fishing Program:
Fishing Equipment: Your fishing days include the best equipment: top-notch G-Loomis fishing rods, Shimano line counter reels, Avet 2-speed halibut reels, plus left-handed reels and single-action mooching reels, and all the tackle and bait you'll need. (Fly fishing gear is not provided.) Raingear and rubber boots are also provided. Fishing License: You must purchase your Alaska fishing license and king stamp online ($45 each) before your trip. A halibut stamp ($20) is required for 2026. Kain's Fish Care: The Lodge has commercial packers and heavy bags for freshness. On your return flight, your boxed fish can be checked in as baggage. Their meticulous care of your catch makes for great eating fish and a superior product.
Guy Schoenborn with a Lingcod
Brad Staples' Hosted Week
Sitka Salmon Fishing
Mike Ifitger
Kain's Fishing Lodge
The cedar lap-sided lodge sits amongst the Sitka spruce trees on a secluded hillside overlooking Sitka Sound, which is a 20-minute drive from downtown Sitka. The Lodge features leather furniture, a big-screen TV with sports channels, and a large deck with panoramic views. The spacious upper living room has reclining theater chairs and a spectacular view of Sitka Sound. There is also a drying room for rain gear. The Lodge accommodates up to 18 anglers. Bedrooms: Each room features two extra-long twin beds and a private bathroom. If you are staying alone, the Lodge can arrange for a private room if space permits. Entertainment: The lower living room has ample seating, a television, a pool table, and a card table. Grab a beverage with ice and mixers from the bar, and join in for a friendly poker game. (No alcohol is provided, but you are welcome to purchase your own in Sitka.) (There is no laundry service.) Communications: Free Wi-Fi throughout the Lodge. There is a guest computer that you are welcome to use. Mobile phones work here, although service can be intermittent, depending on your provider.
Dining Room
Meals at the Lodge:
Breakfast: Everything for the light eater to the hardiest appetite, including blueberry pancakes, eggs, hash browns, toast, bacon, cereal, fruit, oatmeal, orange juice, and coffee. Lunch and Snacks: Snacks are served on the boat, including a mid-morning cinnamon roll, Danish, and coffee. You'll enjoy the roast beef/ham/turkey sandwiches and smoked salmon with a relish tray. Appetizers: In the evening, enjoy hot wings, egg rolls, sweet and sour meatballs... Dinners: Entrees vary nightly and typically feature fresh salmon, halibut, Dungeness crab, or prime rib, homemade rolls, vegetables, and dessert and coffee. Alcohol: The Lodge provides a bar with mixers, ice, and refrigerators for your use. You’ll need to bring or purchase your alcohol in Sitka.
Getting to the Lodge:
Sitka is only a 2.5-hour commercial flight from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac). No floatplanes are required.
With a few flights a day, connections are easily made, making arriving in Sitka in one day’s travel time a realistic venture. All flights between Seattle and Sitka must be booked with Alaska Airlines. Please schedule your arrival in Sitka before 10:00 p.m.
A Lodge representative will greet you at the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and drive you to the Lodge, a 20-minute drive. No hotel nights in Anchorage are required.
2026 USD Rates:
Rates do not include 6% sales tax. June 2026:
5-nights / 4-days guided fishing
$4,495 p.p. + $215.76 tax = $4,710.76
4-nights / 3-days guided fishing
$3,795.00 p.p. + $182.16 tax = $3,977.16
Group Size: The Lodge accommodates up to six anglers per boat. If your booking is for a party of four, your group will have exclusive use of the boat. Parties of three or fewer will be paired with other anglers.
• Ground transfers between the airport in Sitka and the Lodge • Lodging • Meals • Wi-Fi and cable TV • Daily Housekeeping • Guided fishing • Use of all fishing equipment, tackle, and bait • Use of rain gear and rubber boots • Vacuum-packaged fish care • Sitka fish box tax — $10 per box • 6% bed tax.
The Packages Do Not Include:
• Airfare to and from Sitka, AK • Dinner in Sitka • Alcohol • Alaska Fishing license $45 • King salmon stamp $45 • Halibut stamp $20 • 6% Sitka sales tax on the total package • Gratuities for your captain, deckhand, and lodge staff • Global Rescue coverage • Travel insurance • Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
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KAIN'S POLICIES: Liability Release Required: Upon your arrival at Kain’s, you’ll be required to sign a Waiver of Liability form. It’s a legal contract asking you not to hold their business responsible for accidents. Kain's Deposit Policy: Packages require a $1,500.00 per person deposit within ten (10) days of making your reservation. The remaining balance is due 90 days before your arrival date. Kain's Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given for cancellations unless we are able to rebook your dates.
A refund cannot be issued for any matters out of their control, including delayed or canceled flights, weather, fish run timing, or fishing regulations. Fishing with Larry strongly recommends purchasing trip insurance.
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