Board of Fisheries Talks Chinook Allocation

Alaska Board of Fish Meeting

Anna Laffrey. “Board of Fisheries Talks Chinook Allocation.” Ketchikan Daily News. February 6, 2025. The Ted Ferry Civic Center buzzed around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday as Alaska Board of Fisheries Member Tom Carpenter called a 25-minute break in the ninth day of the Board’s 13-day Southeast Alaska/Yakutat finfish and shellfish regulatory meeting. Carpenter stood down… Continue reading Board of Fisheries Talks Chinook Allocation

Fish Groups Debate Chinook Proposals

Ted Ferry Civic Center

Anna Laffrey. “Fish Groups Debate Chinook Proposals.” Sitka Sentinel. February 6, 2025. The Ted Ferry Civic Center buzzed around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday as Alaska Board of Fisheries Member Tom Carpenter called a 25-minute break in the ninth day of the Board’s 13-day Southeast Alaska/Yakutat finfish and shellfish regulatory meeting. This morning, the Board began its… Continue reading Fish Groups Debate Chinook Proposals

Board of Fisheries Chinook Negotiations Begin

Source: Anna Laffrey. “Board of Fisheries Chinook Negotiations Begin.” Ketchikan Daily News, February, 5, 2025. Southeast Alaska fishermen filled the Ted Ferry Civic Center in Ketchikan on Tuesday to ask the seven-member Alaska Board of Fisheries to grant them opportunities in state-managed fisheries for all “finfish” species, namely chinook salmon and herring, that sustain communities,… Continue reading Board of Fisheries Chinook Negotiations Begin

How to Plan an Alaska Sport-Fishing Trip

Sport Fishing with Captain Jeff Wedekind in Ketchikan Alaska

Determine Your Goals and Preferences: Species: Decide which fish you want to catch. Ketchikan, Alaska is home to many species like Chinook salmon (king salmon) Silver salmon (coho salmon), pink salmon (humpy salmon), keta salmon (chum salmon) and sockeye (although sockeye are extremely rare, few and far between. Ketchikan is also home to many bottom… Continue reading How to Plan an Alaska Sport-Fishing Trip

Chinook Shores Lodge Joins Southeast Alaska Guides Organization

Captain Soren and Captain Jeff Ketchikan Alaska Sport Fishing Guides

KETCHIKAN, ALASKA / January 28, 2025 – Ketchikan Alaska Fishing Lodge, specializing in guided charters, unguided and self-guided fishing, today announced its membership with the Southeast Alaska Guides Organization (SEAGO). Chinook Shores Lodge has been a beacon for fishing enthusiasts since its inception by Jeff Wedekind in 2005. With a commitment to providing unparalleled fishing… Continue reading Chinook Shores Lodge Joins Southeast Alaska Guides Organization

Tarter Sauce

INGREDIENTS 1 cup mayonaise (preferable Best Foods or Dukes) 3/4 cup dill pickles (chopped) 1/4 cup capers (chopped) 2 tablespoons onion (finely chopped) 1 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika (for a spicy tarter substitute cayanne pepper for paprika) DIRECTIONS Combine and stir all ingredients… Continue reading Tarter Sauce

Beer Batter Fish Fry

Fish n Chips

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds wild Alaska Halibut or Cod 1 1/4 cups Bisquick 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 small egg, lightlty beaten 6-8 ounces beer canola oil, for frying DIRECTIONS Heat oil to 375 degrees (in deep fryer or cast iron skillet) Cut fish into 1-2″ cubes and pat dry… Continue reading Beer Batter Fish Fry

Chinook Shores Lodge Expands Fleet with 9th All-Aluminum, Self-Guided Sport Fishing Rental Boat

Chinook Shores Lodge

KETCHIKAN, ALASKA / March 16, 2024 – Chinook Shores Lodge, an Alaska fishing lodge specializing in guided charters and self-guided fishing, today announced the addition of the ninth Silver Streak rental boat to its impressive fleet. Renowned for its self-guided sportfishing experiences, the Chinook Shores Lodge continues to elevate its offerings, providing anglers with top-tier… Continue reading Chinook Shores Lodge Expands Fleet with 9th All-Aluminum, Self-Guided Sport Fishing Rental Boat

Chinook Shores Lodge Employee Selected to Attend 2024 Marine Resource Education Program

McKinley

KETCHIKAN, ALASKA / February 26, 2024 – Chinook Shores Lodge, a premier Southeast Alaska fishing lodge specializing in guided charters, self-guided fishing and wildlife viewing, today announced that McKinley Kellogg, a dedicated member of our team, has been selected to attend the 2024 Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) Workshop for the North Pacific Fishery Management… Continue reading Chinook Shores Lodge Employee Selected to Attend 2024 Marine Resource Education Program