Nick Blanco Fishing - Kodiak Island, Alaska
Driftwood Wilderness Lodge
At Driftwood Lodge on Kodiak Island's serene Larsen Bay, you’ll fish the rich waters of Uyak Bay. U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain Nick Blanco guides you aboard the 32 ft. Kita. Target halibut, salmon, rockfish, lingcod, and more. Expect to take home at least 50 pounds of fish. Deer and duck hunting trips are also available.
During the construction of his off-grid cabin in Larsen Bay, owner Nick Blanco was featured in eight episodes of the DIY network series Building Alaska. Nick operates from Driftwood Wilderness Lodge, his second lodge in Larsen Bay.
2027 Rate: $4,195 for 6 nights / 5 days guided fishing.
Kodiak Island
Captain Nick: Owner Nick Blanco has lived full-time in Alaska since 2012, working as a fishing guide or assistant. Nick, a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain, has been in Larsen Bay for seven seasons and knows where the halibut and salmon are biting.
Species: Catch halibut, salmon, lingcod, and rockfish and lingcod; all fantastic fighters and delicious to eat. Eat what you catch at the Lodge, or bring your fish home.
Package Options:
• Guided saltwater charters
• Fly fishing trips
• Cast-and-Blast options
• Puddle and Sea duck hunts
• Guided Sitka Blacktail Hunts.
The Fishing Program:
Boat: The Kita is a 32 ft. aluminum landing craft with twin 225 Honda 4-stroke outboards, a self-bailing deck, a heated cabin, and sponsons. The Kita is fast and comfortable, hosts up to six anglers, and its captain knows where the fish are hiding in Uyak Bay.
Fishing Trips: May to the end of September.
Species: Target king salmon from May through July. Silvers, August through October; Halibut, July through September; and Lingcod, July through the season. Rockfish are available year-round.
Cast-and-Blast Season: October 15 - December 31.
Group Size: Groups of four to six are best on the vessel. The Lodge may mix smaller parties, but if you book five or more guests early, your group will have exclusive use of the Lodge.
Equipment: Fishing equipment is provided. A comprehensive gear and tackle list is included in our confirmation packet.
Fishing License: An Alaska fishing license is not included ($45 in 2026). You will also need to purchase a king salmon stamp ($45) if fishing here from July onward. A halibut stamp ($20 per day) is $100 per person for a 5-day trip.
Fish Care: Fish care and waxed boxes are provided for your trip home. (Guests are expected to help with the vacuum sealing process.)
A Typical Fishing Day:
7:00 a.m. - Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - Head out to fish.
Midday - Lunch on the boat.
5:00 p.m. - Please help with fish care!
7:00 p.m. - Dinnertime.
