Weighing up to 70-pounds, the Chinook is the king of Alaska and Canada sportfishing. Many of the lodges provide fish care, so you can take home wonderful king, silver, and in some regions, even sockeye salmon to enjoy throughout the year. Some lodges charge extra for the waxed boxes that you'll take your fish home in. A popular alternative is... before you leave home, pack your clothes (and a duffle bag) for the trip in a cooler. Then use the cooler to transport your fish home and the duffle bag for your clothes. Extra charges may apply when your baggage is over a certain weight limit, so be aware of this for your flight home.
Cruise and fish the Inside Passage on the MV Huntress, a 60-foot liveaboard. Stream fishing opportunities for rainbows and silvers. Crabbing, halibut fishing, bear viewing... 6-night and 5-day trips tailored to your group's interests with Cast-and-Blast options in the fall.
Fly Fish the Hoodoo River, also known as the Sapsuk. Chrome-bright kings come straight from the Bering Sea and onto the end of your line. Kings are catch and release, but you can keep one daily limit on silvers. This remote fly fishing camp in Bristol Bay is one of the nicest camps that Guy Schoenborn has been to.
The Lower Nushagak's entire run of king salmon must swim past Anderson's camp. Fresh from the ocean, most kings are aggressive biters and fighters. Conventional baitcasting gear is provided.Unlike many rivers in Alaska, the regulations allow fishing after retaining a king, which means unlimited fishing time.
Tracey Vrem's Blue Mountain Lodge on the Alaskan Peninsula is the best value for a fly-out lodge that we have found. Daily fly-outs are included in the package. Blue Mountain Lodge caters to a maximum of six anglers per week and is Orvis Endorsed. The Lodge provides spinning and fly-fishing rods and reels.
Kenai River king and silver salmon fishing trips. Customize your guided fishing package to include as many king salmon and halibut days you'd like or add a fly-out to the mix. You'll stay in Soldotna. Lodging options vary from a cabin to a condominium. No meals are provided.
Flyfish the Kanektok River for world-class rainbows and all five species of Pacific salmon. With its many braids and side channels, the Kanektok is ideally suited for fly fishing. Both Dave Duncan and Sons Upper and Lower Base Camps have heated, double-occupancy tents, hot showers, and great meals.
The Duncans also offer a 90-mile Kanektok River Float trip with fly fishing for large leopard rainbows, salmon, dolly varden, and grayling. Trips are limited to eight guests, with one guide and two anglers per raft. Float trips take place between mid-July and mid-August.
Eagle’s Nest Lodge in Gustavus, Alaska (35-miles west of Juneau) is known for the world’s best halibut fishing and nice-sized king salmon on the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage. The Comfortable lodge is just a short van ride to the marina.
Sitka is the most consistent saltwater salmon fishing in Alaska, and on the migratory route of almost every king and silver run returning to the Northwest. Peak king fishing is mid-May to mid-July. Silvers run mid-July to mid-September. Comfortable Lodge is minutes from the marina.
Fish the protected waters of Sitkalidak Strait off Kodiak Island. Troll for king salmon up to 80-pounds and target 10-to 22-pound silver salmon with downriggers and light tackle. Up to 100-pounds of fish care is included. The Lodge is in the small historic village of Old Harbor, Alaska.
The Royal Coachman, a remote fly fishing lodge, offers daily fly-outs to over 30 different rivers, with 20 Jon boats on 10 rivers in the area. Fish the upper Nushagak, Kvichak, and other numerous rivers and lakes offering five species of Pacific salmon. The Lodge sits on the banks of the Nuyakuk River.
Togiak River Lodge is in the heart of the world-famous Bristol Bay region and is the gateway to outstanding spawning grounds for all five species of Pacific salmon. The Lodge is only six miles from saltwater. During king season, they average 15 to 30 salmon per boat per day. Silvers average 12 to 14-pounds.
Katmai National Park - This deluxe Alaska fishing lodge sits on the banks of the upper Alagnak River, deep in the Katmai National Park of Bristol Bay. The Lodge owns 3,800 feet of private river frontage. The closest lodge is 25-miles away. World-class rainbow fishing, all five species of salmon, and bear viewing.
Flies or Lures for fantastic salmon and steelhead fishing. Wild Rivers Lodge (Kalum River's new lodge) sits on the banks of the world-renowned Skeena River. You'll fish the Skeena and many of its tributaries. Early May to the first week of June is excellent king salmon fishing. The beautiful lodge hosts 12 guests. Gourmet meals, and non-angler tour options.
2021 marks Langara's 37th season. Thousands of salmon runs visit Langara Island in the spring, summer, and fall and gather in Langara's protective waters off the northern tip of majestic Haida Gwaii. Mooch for kings from 15 to 70 pounds. Large numbers of silvers from mid-July through September. The upscale floating lodge sits in the sheltered waters of Henslung Cove.
