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IN FISHING NEWS
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Saltwater Fishing Alaska's Famed Inside Passage
Saltwater fishing along Alaska's Inside Passage is a phenomenal experience! Join our experienced, U.S. Coast Guard
licensed captains from early spring through late fall for a thrilling saltwater fishing excursion. Tangle with
the fighting Chinook, or King Salmon, as well as four other salmon species. Or experience the thrill of hauling
in one of Alaska's monster Halibut that often range well over 100 pounds. These and several other species make
for an exceptional sport fishing experience:
Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge is home to trophy-class, saltwater fishing located throughout the deep fjords
and emerald-green waters of Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage.
Because of the oceanfront location of our lodge on the Inside Passage, we enjoy the comforts of fishing
in relatively calm waters. This area is comprised of hundreds of islands, protected passages, bays and
inlets; and the waters teem with fish and other aquatic life. Even on a windy day, we experience a
comparatively small chop and no open ocean swell. Rarely do we fish more than 200 yards from land.
Our boats are 26- and 27-foot ocean cruisers, specially designed for your comfort and safety. Each is equipped
with a heated cabin, flushing private toilet and all required tackle. In addition to being highly
knowledgeable about local fishing areas and techniques, your saltwater captains are U.S. Coast Guard
licensed, certified in First Aid and CPR.
In addition to our fleet of ocean cruisers and experienced captains, Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge provides
you with top-of-the-line saltwater fishing rods, tackle and bait. These include Lamiglas® and G.Loomis®
rods paired with Shimano® or Penn® reels. Our staff cleans, fillets or steaks,
vacuum packs, freezes and boxes your saltwater fish for your convenient transport home. Smoking your salmon
is available at an additional cost.
Everyone from expert anglers to the occasional outdoorsman will thrill to see enormous Humpback whales
surfacing, dolphins diving and otters playing in these pristine waters.
PACIFIC SALMON FISHING
Chinook Salmon Fishing
Commonly called Kings, Chinook salmon are Alaska's state fish and the largest and scarcest of Pacific
salmon. They're especially known for their power and endurance. Perhaps the most favored sport fishing
method for Kings is trolling with rigged herring, though spoons and flashers are also attractive. The
largest King ever taken weighed in at 126 pounds, though Kings usually range from 25-50 pounds. King fishing
is most productive in these waters in June and July.
Silver Salmon Fishing
Silvers, or Coho salmon, are hard fighters and can provide intense action. The Coho average 12-15 pounds,
but can be found weighing in at over 20 pounds. These salmon are most plentiful from late July through September.
Pink Salmon Fishing
These are the smallest and most abundant salmon in area waters. Pinks have a two-year life cycle and
average 3-5 pounds. Upon entering freshwater streams, pinks develop a dorsal hump, thus their nickname
"Humpy." Saltwater Humpy fishing is best during July and August.
Chum Salmon Fishing
Often called Dog salmon, Chums are famous for their strength and large teeth, which develop most prominently
in males upon entering freshwater. Chum salmon fishing is readily available mid-July through August. These
salmon average 15 pounds with an occasional lunker topping 25 pounds.
Sockeye Salmon Fishing
Also called Red salmon, Sockeyes are the most difficult salmon to catch in area waters. While highly regarded
for their fighting skill, saltwater sockeye sport fishing is limited.
BOTTOMFISH FISHING
Alaska Halibut Fishing
Halibut are by far the most popular bottomfish inhabiting our waters along Alaska's Inside Passage.
The Pacific Halibut is a toothy flatfish that is normally caught on or near the ocean floor. As with the
majority of bottomfish, drifting or anchoring with bait are among the most preferred means of enticing
these monsters, which can literally take hours to land. Halibut can live more than 20 years, and the average
catch weighs in around 40 pounds. The largest Pacific Halibut ever caught while sport fishing, tipped the
scales at 495 pounds. Local Halibut over 300 pounds have been caught and good opportunities for hauling in
huge Halibut exist all summer.
Rockfish Fishing
Rockfish is a term used to describe over 10 species of light-fleshed bottomfish, including the yellow-eye
rockfish (similar to the Atlantic red snapper) and black sea bass. Most rockfish weigh between 1-6 pounds, with the yellow-eye
being the largest, averaging 6 pounds. Rockfish are long-lived, and depending on the species, may reach
ages of 30-100 years. Good rockfish fishing occurs during the warm summer months.
Lingcod Fishing
Like Halibut and rockfish, Lingcod is usually found on or near the bottom, most often over rocky reefs in
areas of strong currents. These fish are extremely aggressive predators, often growing to over 50 pounds
in weight and 4 feet in length. These feisty fish usually range from 10-40 pounds and are abundant throughout
Southeast Alaska's fishing season.
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