Prince Of Wales Island Fishing Lodge
Top-Shelf Fishing Vacations on Prince of Wales Island Alaska
The fishing at Whale Pass and Upper Clarence Straight is phenomenal. From the incredible run of summer silver salmon in the bay and at Neck Lake outlet to the superb halibut fishing in Kashevarof Passage and beyond, the fishing is hard to beat. The silvers arrive in mid-June, are thick by July, and remain strong through to fall. Pinks and sockeyes join in the mix as summer progresses. Tossing large spinners at the outlet of Neck Lake is always reliable, but fish can also be caught on the fly using various attractor patterns. The same patterns hold true in the oulet stream, with egg patterns getting the nod for fly fisherman.
The bay itself is also a prime area for dungeness crab, and we provide crab pots as part of your boat package. It’s easy to catch a mess of crabs for dinner!
Prince of Wales is loaded with fresh water opportunities beyond Whale Pass. There is superb fishing for dolly varden in numerous local streams, excellent runs of sockeye salmon at Sarkar Creek, and Red Bay, excellent fishing for cutthroat trout in Neck Lake with trophy trout possible, and outstanding fishing for rainbow trout in Red Bay Lake.
All in all, you'll be challenged to find better multi-species angling opportunity over such an extensive fishing season!
Salmon Fishing on Prince Of Wales Island, Alaska
From the first Kings cruising the outside waters in May, the anticipation of mid June and the Coho return on the Neck Lake Outlet, “right in front of the lodge,” the season just builds with pinks and silvers present in island streams into October.
Steelhead Fishing on Prince Of Wales Island, Alaska
Booking mid-April threw the first week or so of May, the annual return of dime bright Steelies are the images that capture your imagination. The glimpse of one of these monsters against the stone backdrop of a gin clear pool, bring the same cold chills on my neck as the silhouette of a stealthy white tail buck or the hoarse bugle of a big elk right on top of you. This isn’t fishing it’s hunting, demanding that you are completely in the moment !
There is a lot more fishing than catching…..
Halibut and Rockfish Fishing on Prince Of Wales Island, Alaska
“Son, you’re either at the mountains or the sea, or you ain’t nowhere.” I very often think of this line of my Grandfather’s when standing against the gunnels of a boat with a big heavy rod in my hands. The policy around here is “we sell adventure, if you catch a fish it’s a bonus.” Truth is, we like the bonus too.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fishing Prince Of Wales Island
How do I get there?
Alaska Airlines services Ketchikan “KTN” multiple times per day.
How do I get to the lodge?
Your adventure starts in Ketchikan where a local float plane service will bring your group to Whale Pass. As we plan your trip, travel to and from the lodge is customized to fit your airline travel itinerary.
The IFA, Inner Island Ferry Authority leaves Ketchikan everyday to Hollis, arrives about 18:00.
Island Air Express provides a wheel plane IFR air service to Klawock multiple times per day to Prince of Wales without the fear of complicated weather delays.
What fishing gear is provided?
All fishing gear and tackle are proved by the lodge, you are always welcome to bring your own, light spinning gear and fly fishing equipment.
What about processing fish and game?
Processing is provided here on the property, we keep a commercial vacuum machine and fish boxes, walk in freezer.